The Wayne County Board of Education during their meeting Monday proclaimed February 6 – 10 School Counselors Week. Members of the Wayne County School Counselors Association, the WCPS District Lead School Counselor, and district administrators stood during the reading of the proclamation on behalf of all WCPS school counselors and the work that they do…… read more »
The weather was perfect as the Woman Lacrosse from the University of Mount Olive took on Saint Leo University in a non-conference action on Friday afternoon at the Ray McDonald Sr. sports complex. Both teams are in the top 25 Nationally ranked contests. The final score was St Leo 10, UMO 8.… read more »
Saturday, February 11th is National 211 Day, which celebrates the go-to resource that connects people to help for immediate or long-term challenges. United Way of Wayne County is commemorating this holiday by spreading the word about NC 211. NC 211 consistently serves as a trusted resource for North Carolinians across the state. The service provides…… read more »
Wayne Community College will host the “Mexican Consulate on Wheels” to allow Mexican citizens to get identification documents. Personnel with the Consulate General of Mexico in Raleigh will provide limited services at the college 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Feb. 21-24. They will be located in Room 104 of the Walnut Building on the college’s campus at…… read more »
This week’s spotlight is on Willow, a 3-year-old, male, Retriever/ Labrador Mix that is so sweet and loving. Willow is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find his FUR-ever home. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services call 919-731-1439 option “0” or email [email protected].… read more »
People who live, work, and travel through Goldsboro can now experience Dunkin’s store of the future. Dunkin’ will open its new restaurant, paired with a Baskin Robbins, at 2345 U.S. 117 on Wednesday, February 8 featuring the brand’s next generation design, with a modern atmosphere and innovative technologies. To celebrate, the restaurant will open with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m., awarding free coffee for a year* to…… read more »
On January 26, 2023, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office DWI Task Force conducted a “High VisibilityEngagement” within the city limits of Goldsboro. Partnering with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services/FTA Branch, the BATMobile was set up in the Eastgate Shopping Center parking lot with all emergency equipment activated.This area was chosen because…… read more »
Saturday morning started out on the cold side with the temperature in the mid-’30s as the UMO women’s Lacrosse team took the field, Their first scrimmage to open the 2023 season began at 10 a.m. at the Ray McDonald Sr. Complex. Following the women’s game, the men’s Lacrosse team hosted Lander University in their first…… read more »
The University of Mount Olive will host former American Psychological Association President Dr. Antonio E. Puente on February 8, 2023 at 6 PM in Southern Bank Auditorium. The topic of his presentation will be Mental Health Today. Dr. Puente is a professor of psychology at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, where he has taught…… read more »
The Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $10,248,815 in funding to support projects through the Community-Based Grants Initiative in the Southeast Prosperity Zone including Wayne Community College and $1,549,997 in funding to support projects through the Open Grants Program. The Golden LEAF Board also awarded $1,037,080 in funding for projects through the Flood Mitigation Program. “The Golden LEAF Board…… read more »
