SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. – The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, will headline Seymour Johnson Air Force Base’s Wings Over Wayne Air, Space and Technology Expo, May 20-21, 2023. The free air show will also feature aerial performances and dozens of military and civilian static displays representing the different generations…… read more »
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Wings Over Wayne Adds Blue Angels
Southeastern Cancer Care’s Cures for the Colors Gala and Reverse Raffle Update
Goldsboro, NC, March 1st, 2023 – Southeastern Cancer Care’s Cures for the Colors Gala and Reverse Raffle is off to a great start. Seats are filling up fast and the event is projected to be sold out. The Gala is being held at the Maxwell Center on Saturday, April 15th. Doors open at 5:00 pm…… read more »
Elvie Shane to Headline 2023 NC Freedom Fest
Goldsboro, N.C. – When NC Freedom Fest returns for its 3rd year celebrating our Military & FirstResponders on September 9th, a big-name artist will be in town to take the stage as our headliner. Makeyour plans now to be Downtown for the free performance by the up-and-coming country artist, Elvie Shane! Wayne Carlyle of Katie…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Ashtyn Powered by Jackson & Sons
This week’s spotlight is on Ashtyn, a Domestic Shorthair mix that is very sweet and friendly. Age 9 months Gender Female Size Medium Color Black/White Spayed/Neutered Ashtyn is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find her FUR-ever home. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services call 919-731-1439 option “0” or email [email protected].… read more »
Goldsboro Daily News Welcomes News Director
Curtis Media Group and goldsborodailynews.com welcomes News Director Dave Alexander to the staff. Alexander will be heard on all 5 stations of the Goldsboro group including 97.7 Katie Country, 98.3 WGBR, 105.7 WFMC, 92.9 WWMC and 92.7 JAMZ. “This is a great place for radio. The stations are already very locally focused and I hope…… read more »
Giorgio Kristev Named Director of Information Technology
Wayne County is pleased to announce that Giorgio Kristev has been promoted to the director of information technology. Kristev replaces Ryan Preble, who left Wayne County in January to pursue a role in county management. As director of information technology, Kristev will oversee networking, telecommunications, database and application development, web services, financial and emergency systems,…… read more »
Emil Rosenthal and Spirit of Wayne Awards at the Annual Meeting
United Way of Wayne County thanked investors and supporters for a successful year of improving lives Tuesday morning at their Annual Meeting held at First Baptist Church. Walter Krentz, 2022 Board Chair, started the program by acknowledging the new and old relationships formed to help strengthen our community and keep it “connected“. He said, “It’s…… read more »
College To Hold Event for 8th Graders
Wayne Community College will hold an event for eighth-grade students and their parents or guardians. “Middle School Night: 8th Grade Edition” is set for 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, March 16. The event will allow participants to explore careers and the college’s academic programs through personalized campus tours and hands-on activities. Parents and guardians will also…… read more »
Tim Tebow to be University of Mount Olive Spring Commencement Speaker
The University of Mount Olive announced today that Tim Tebow will be its May commencement speaker. Tebow is a two-time national champion, first-round NFL draft pick, and Heisman trophy winner. In addition, he serves as a college football analyst for ESPN. Prior to joining ESPN, Tebow played three years in the NFL for the Denver…… read more »
Mount Olive’s Black History Parade
In spite of the rain the Black History Parade made its way down Breazeale Avenue Saturday afternoon.… read more »
