Category Archives: Local News
The Fremont Daffodil Festival in Pictures
Center Street Jam Concert Schedule Announced
The Center Street Concert Series schedule features music every other Thursday night from early May to mid-August. May 4: Cat 5 May 18: Soul Psychedelique June 1: Coastline June 15: Embers June 29: Black Water July 13: Trial by Fire July 27: Night Years August 10: Spare Change Concerts are at The Hub from 6-9…… read more »
Fundraiser Saturday for Families of Officers Shot in August
Here are some pictures from this weekend’s fundraiser:… read more »
Daniels and Daniels Construction Company Honored for Safety
Daniels & Daniels Construction Company (D&D) was recognized as Top 3 in the nation for excellence in safety by the Association of General Contractors of America (AGC) at its recent convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. The National Construction Safety Excellence Awards (CSEA) recognizes construction companies who excel at safety performance with heavy emphasis on company…… read more »
The United Way of Wayne County Will Celebrate Volunteers
United Way of Wayne County will celebrate community volunteers on April 18, 2023, at the Paramount Theatre. The North Carolina Commission on Volunteering and Community Service has completed its selection of the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award recipients. Ten final nominees submitted by Wayne County were selected and will be recognized at the Volunteer Ceremony Celebration…… read more »
Friends of the Wayne County Public Library Wants Your Books
The Friends of the Wayne County Library will be collecting books for the next few weeks at the library for its annual Book Sale. Donna Phillips the Director of the Wayne County Public Library says the book sale usually is held in the spring, since parents often buy books for children who are on spring…… read more »
Wayne Community College Students Honored
Derrick Dabney is the recipient of a 2023 North Carolina Community College System Academic (NCCCS) Excellence Award. Dabney, a Raleigh resident, is a second-year student at Wayne Community College. He is enrolled in the Aviation Systems Technology program and has already earned a Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Mechanic – Airframe Certificate. “Derrick approaches everything he…… read more »
Wayne C.A.R.E.S (Coalition on Abuse, Resilience, Education & Support) Brings
Awareness and Resources for Child Abuse Prevention Month
Community agencies from across Wayne County and North Carolina work year-round to bring awareness and resources to families in the community. Wayne C.A.R.E.S (Coalition on Abuse, Resilience, Education and Support) is one of those organizations bringing awareness to child abuse prevention, how to become a resilient community, educating the community, and providing support where needed.…… read more »
Felony Arrests in Goldsboro
Goldsboro City Police made a handful of arrests Thursday: 30 year old Goldsboro native Demetrius Lesean Frederick was arrested for a felony probation violation and for resisting a public officer. 52-year old Michael Sean Mims of Garner was arrested for possession of a firearm by a felon. 47-year old Johnathon David Lane of Goldsboro was…… read more »
Fundraiser Saturday for Families of Officers
There is a fundraiser Saturday for the families of officers shot in the August 1st shooting incident in Goldsboro. Funds will support the families of Sgt. Matthew Fishman…Detective Ramon Torres and Sgt. Logan Cox — who were all shot as they attempted to deliver commitment papers to an address at Arrington Ridge Road. Sgt. Fishman…… read more »
