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Central Garden Apartments Brings Affordable Housing to Goldsboro

Central Garden Apartments Brings Affordable Housing to Goldsboro

June 16, 2023 Andrew Stevens

A dream of providing more affordable housing options in Goldsboro that began roughly four years ago became a reality on Friday.
A ceremonial ribbon cutting was held at Central Garden Apartments, a new affordable housing apartment community, located at 3222 Central Heights Road.
North Carolina House Majority Leader John Bell was in attendance to present a ceremonial Workforce Housing Loan Program Check. The development of Central Gardens was made possible in part by a historic $190 million appropriation made by the NC General Assembly last year to the state’s Workforce Housing Loan Program. … read more »

Goldsboro Juneteenth Celebration Scheduled for June 17

Goldsboro Juneteenth Celebration Scheduled for June 17

June 15, 2023 Amy Roux

The Hub in Downtown Goldsboro will come alive with music, food, rides, and entertainment as Goldsboro hosts its third celebration of Juneteenth on Saturday, June 17th. Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth Independence Day or Freedom Day, is an American holiday that commemorates the June 19, 1865, announcement of the abolition of slavery in the U.S.…… read more »

WCC Graduate Selected for NC State Scholar Program

WCC Graduate Selected for NC State Scholar Program

June 15, 2023 Amy Roux

A Wayne Community College graduate has been named a Goodnight Scholar at North Carolina State University. Ruben Quiroz of Mount Olive is one of 50 students selected to join the Goodnight Scholars program’s transfer class of 2026. He will begin his studies at NC State in the 2023-2024 academic year. The program is designed to…… read more »

CALM Collaborates to Help Homeless Reduce Overdoses

CALM Collaborates to Help Homeless Reduce Overdoses

June 15, 2023 Amy Roux

The Wayne County Coalition for Addiction and Life Management (CALM) led a collaborative effort to help the homeless reduce overdoses.  In May 2023, CALM assisted the Tommy’s Foundation with receiving 200 Backpacks from WAGES stocked with drinkable water, hygiene kits, collapsible water container, radio, batteries, PPE, hand sanitizer, and flashlights for the purpose of distribution…… read more »

United Way of Wayne County Holds Day of Action

United Way of Wayne County Holds Day of Action

June 15, 2023 Amy Roux

United Way of Wayne County is holding its annual community-wide volunteering event, Day of Action. Day of Action is a day dedicated to engaging volunteers to serve on projects that benefit the community that is held on June 21 each year. This year, United Way of Wayne County is collaborating with several local nonprofit agencies…… read more »

Convicted Felon Arrested for Possessing a Firearm

Convicted Felon Arrested for Possessing a Firearm

June 14, 2023 Amy Roux

Read more at: https://www.lobservateur.com/2023/06/09/convicted-felon-arrested-for-possessing-a-firearm/ Officers with Goldsboro Police Department’s VICE Unit conducted a traffic stop on June 12, 2023, at approximately 10 a.m., in the 700 block of West Grantham Street due to a seat belt violation. Upon conducting a probable cause search of the vehicle, a concealed firearm was discovered. The driver, Jeremiah Montgomery,…… read more »

PET OF THE WEEK: Cheddar Powered by Jackson & Sons

PET OF THE WEEK: Cheddar Powered by Jackson & Sons

June 14, 2023 Shaun Johnson

This is Cheddar, he is a 3-year-old male sweetheart that loves to talk to you! Cheddar 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] Cheddar Breed Domestic Shorthair Mix  Age 3 years Gender Male  Size Large  Color Beige/White/Brown Spayed/Neutered Unknown…… read more »

WCPS to Host Classified Job Fairs

WCPS to Host Classified Job Fairs

June 13, 2023 Amy Roux

On Tuesday, June 20, Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) will hold two Classified Job Fairs for prospective bus drivers, cafeteria workers, maintenance staff, transportation staff, instructional assistants, receptionists, and other non-certified positions. The Job Fairs will be held at the WCPS Professional Development & Family Engagement Center from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from…… read more »

Driver Arrested After Traffic Stop Nets Drugs & Firearm

Driver Arrested After Traffic Stop Nets Drugs & Firearm

June 13, 2023 Amy Roux

A Dudley man was arrested and charged with multiple drug and gun-related offenses after a traffic stop. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office DWI Task Force conducted a traffic stop and found that 31 year old Jacquarius Sequan Howell had open containers of alcohol in the vehicle. Deputies then conducted a probable cause search and found…… read more »

Summer Food Program Begins June 12th

Summer Food Program Begins June 12th

June 12, 2023 Amy Roux

The Rebuilding Broken Places CDC is proud to announce its participation in the Summer Food Service Program. They are committed to providing nutritious meals to all children, free of charge, without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, or orientation.  Meals are offered at the following sites and times: – Greenleaf…… read more »

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