In follow-up to the superintendent search firm presentations on December 4, Chair Leatham polled Board members as to which firm they were in favor of moving forward with. The following votes were cast: BWP & Associates: Voting in Favor: Joyner, Sanders, & Vice-Chair Foucht Masonboro Group: No votes Ray and Associates, Inc.: Voting in Favor:…… read more »
The following schedule changes will be taking place next week in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day: · County of Wayne Government Offices closed Monday, January 16, 2023. Offices will re-open Tuesday, January 17, 2023, for normal business hours. · All branches of the Wayne County Public Library closed Monday. Library branches will be open on…… read more »
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles routinely receives complaints from customers who have been targeted by scammers claiming to be representatives of either the DMV or the N.C. Department of Transportation. Recently, several law enforcement agencies have reported that many unsuspecting DMV customers are receiving scam emails from a group claiming to be from the…… read more »
Update During the course of this investigation, it was determined that the victim’s injuries were self-inflicted. The victim succumbed to her injuries at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville in the early morning hours of 1/12/2023. This case is no longer a shooting investigation, as it has been determined to be a suicide. This investigation…… read more »
United Way of Wayne County is once again holding its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend of Service. The weekend will consist of multiple opportunities to serve. “We believe it is important to continue to honor Martin Luther King’s legacy by bringing people and resources to improve our community,” said Sherry Archibald, United Way of…… read more »
Today, Rep. John Bell was officially sworn in and seated for the 2023-2024 legislative session. This will be his sixth term serving House District 10, which includes Wayne County. He has been the House Majority Leader since 2016. “It is truly an honor to once again take the oath of office and continue serving our…… read more »
This week’s spotlight is on Sootie, a 7-month-old female cat domestic shorthair. She is very sweet and 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 »
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is in possession of the previously found or received firearms listed below that are not part of any ongoing criminal or civil case and remain unclaimed. Ruger Security-9 9mm semi-automatic pistol Astra Model 200 .25 caliber semi-automatic pistol Potential claimants should contact the North Carolina State Highway Patrol by…… read more »
Representatives of the Wayne Regional Fair just returned from the annual Convention of the North Carolina Association of Agricultural Fairs (NCAOAF). In addition to networking and attending educational events, the fair was pleased to win the following awards: Youth Award is given to the fair that has the best involvement of youth and youth activities…… read more »
The Housing Authority of the City of Goldsboro (HACG) will host the SERC MLK Basketball & Cheer Tournament in Goldsboro, NC this year. Housing Authorities throughout the Southeastern Region of the United States will travel during the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday (January 13-15, 2023) with their youth, families, coaches, and staff to this highly…… read more »
