The Wayne County Board of Commissioners approved a proclamation designating April 23-29th as National Library Week during their meeting on April 18, 2023. Wayne County and the Wayne County Public Library encourage all community members to visit the library during National Library Week to explore all they have to offer. Most people know about the…… read more »
Update The victim, Tyreik Jaheim Artis, is currently listed in critical condition At ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville. Members of the Investigative Services Bureau are still actively investigating this incident and will release additional information in the near future. Previous Story A man is in stable condition after he was shot on Harding Drive…… read more »
Earlier this month, the Wayne County Board of Education proclaimed April as “Month of the Military Child” for Wayne County Public Schools and that Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) will “Purple Up!” in honor of military connected students on Friday, April 21. Teachers, staff, and community members are encouraged to wear purple as a visible…… read more »
The TechForce Foundation has assisted Wayne Community College student Dillon Shane Teachey with two scholarships. The second-year student in the college’s General Motors Automotive Service Education Program (GM-ASEP) program was awarded a total of $4,500. Last year he received an Accelerate! Tuition Scholarship worth $2,000 toward tuition. It is designated for students working toward a…… read more »
A man is in stable condition after he was shot on Harding Drive Thursday. According to the report, Goldsboro Police Department responded to a report of a male shooting victim at 1408 S Harding Drive. The male subject, who had been shot in the chest area, was transported to UNC Wayne Health by ambulance, and then to ECU Health Medical Center in…… read more »
This week, Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) presented its 2022-23 Volunteer of the Year Award to Jan Cagle, a Dillard Middle volunteer, during a district reception held at the WCPS Professional Development & Family Engagement Center. Mrs. Cagle has invested approximately two hundred and ninety volunteer hours this school year supporting Dillard Middle students and…… read more »
Goldsboro Police Department K9s Lark and Reno will receive bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Lark’s vest is sponsored by Elaine Miller of Lillington, NC and will be embroidered with the sentiment “Gifted by Angus and Tucker.” K9 Reno’s vest is sponsored…… read more »
On Tuesday, April 18, Norwayne Middle students won the North Carolina Region 2 Middle School Battle of the Books competition. The team qualified for the regional competition after winning the WCPS Middle School Battle of the Books Competition in March. The team will now head to the State-level competition on Friday, May 5. “The coaches…… read more »
Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a Warsaw man for attempted first-degree murder. According to the report, the Wayne County 911 Center received a call in reference to a subject shot at 109 Clint Drive in Dudley, NC on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at approximately 1:59 am. Deputies responded to the residence and located…… read more »
This week’s spotlight is on Lia, a Domestic Shorthair mix that is very sweet and friendly. Age 3 years Gender Female Size Large Color Black/Brown Spayed/Neutered No Declawed No Housetrained Unknown Lia 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 »
