Goldsboro Police need the community’s assistance to identify a person of interest in a recent armed robbery. The attached photos are of the subject along with his white passenger car entering a convenience store. The person of interest is being sought in connection to the robbery that took place on May 15th, in the 1100…… read more »
After many years of dedicated service to Wayne County Public Schools, 93 retiring employees were recognized at the district’s 2022-2023 Retirement Ceremony held this week at the Lane Tree Conference Center. As a part of the celebration, two Central Services administrators were honored: Dr. David A. Lewis: Dr. Lewis served as superintendent of Wayne County Public…… read more »
The second day of the 2023 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships at the Neta & Eddie DeRose ThunderBowl in Pueblo, Colorado hosted by CSU-Pueblo saw a pair of Mount Olive student-athletes represent Conference Carolinas. Justen Burnette competed in the 200m where he placed seventh in heat two and finished 21st overall with a time…… read more »
With approximately 37 million motorists projected to take to the roadways this Memorial Day weekend, the State Highway Patrol is preparing to ensure safe travel on our states approximately 80,000 miles of roadway. As the Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start to summer, AAA predicts that the number of people who will travel by automobile…… read more »
Wayne Community College has added an electric vehicle (EV) to its automotive training program and is installing EV chargers. The new all-electric Nissan LEAF will give students in the WCC Automotive Systems Technology program and first responders who train at the college the opportunity to learn about the latest technology before they encounter it in…… read more »
The Sunrise Kiwanis Club presented the Wayne County Special Olympics with a $500 donation Wednesday, May 24th at their weekly club meeting. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. The Sunrise Kiwanis meet weekly every Wednesday at 7 am at B&G Grill in Downtown Goldsboro. All are…… read more »
Conference Carolinas honored its latest Milestone and Legend award winners as part of its annual awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 16 at the Embassy Suites in Concord, North Carolina. The Milestone and Legend awards are presented to deserving coaches and administrators that have made a long-standing impact within Conference Carolinas. Conference Carolinas presented one Legend award at its annual awards ceremony…… read more »
This week’s spotlight is on Ajax, a Terrier/Pitbull mix that is very sweet and friendly. Ajax is available and waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find hisFUR-EVER Home. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services Call: (919) 731-1439 option “0” Email: [email protected] Ajax Breed Terrier/Pitbull Mix Age 7 years Gender Male Size Large Color White Spayed/Neutered Declawed No …… read more »
The following schedule changes will take place next week in observance of Memorial Day: · County of Wayne Government Offices will be closed Monday, May 29, 2023. Offices will re-open Tuesday, May 30, 2023 for normal business hours. · All branches of the Wayne County Public Library will be closed Monday. Library branches will re-open on Tuesday…… read more »
Wayne Community College has received new Corvette engines to use as student training aides. General Motors donated the two LT6 engines to the college’s GM Automotive Service Education Program. Students will begin working with them this summer. “This kind of gift allows our students to train on the latest technology. It gives them hands-on experience…… read more »
