This week’s spotlight is on Amarillo, a Domestic Shorthair mix that is very sweet and friendly. Age 1 year Gender Male Size Medium Color Orange/Brown Spayed/Neutered Declawed No Housetrained Unknown Amarillo 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 »
The Goldsboro Police Department reports two felony arrests Tuesday. 30-year old Delmonte Melvin Weeks of Goldsboro was charged with felony possession with intent to manufacture MDA/MDMA or ecstacy. Weeks also faces charges relating to marijuana possession. 31-year old Megan Louella Goff of Goldsboro was charged with felony possession of a schedule 1 substance.… read more »
Patricia A. Pfeiffer has been named the 2022-2023 Katrina V. Miller Administrator of the Year by the N.C. Association of Educational Office Professionals (AEOP). Pfeiffer, Wayne Community College’s president, was selected the 2022 Administrator of the Year at the college and the district AEOP levels, which put her in the running for this award. Pfeiffer…… read more »
If your home was damaged by Hurricanes Matthew or Florence you might be able to get help, but you have to hurry. Charles Wright of the Goldsboro/Wayne County Homeowners Coalition has been working the phones to help marginalized citizens whose homes were damaged. “In some cases people thought they couldn’t get help if they owned…… read more »
The Goldsboro City Council had three absent members last night — and decided to put off a decision on a zoning ordinance change until the full council could meet. At issue is the preferred distance between churches and bars, microbreweries and other similar establishments. The owner of Church Spirits and Cocktails wants to move his…… read more »
TOWN OF MOUNT OLIVE OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 2023 IN OBSERVANCE OF THE EASTER HOLIDAY WE WILL RE-OPEN ON MONDAY, APRIL 10, 2023 AT 8:00 A.M. OUR RECYCLABLE CENTER WILL ALSO BE CLOSED AND WILL RE-OPEN ON SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 2023 AT 8:00 A.M. TRASH COLLECTION WILL BE AS FOLLOWS: MONDAY…… read more »
Goldsboro native James Y. (Jim) Kerr II has been named the chairman of the board of directors, CEO and president of Southern Company Gas. Kerr, who previously served as Southern Company’s executive vice president, chief legal officer and chief compliance officer, was chosen to lead the company as a part of Southern Company’s recent succession…… read more »
A car show is planned for Father’s Day weekend to benefit a Lenoir County boy affected by a rare cancer of the eye. Colby Clayton is the 2 year old son of Spencer and Kristen Clayton of La Grange. He loves dinosaurs and playing with his toy trucks. Colby has an older brother and sister,…… read more »
Wayne County, NC- United Way of Wayne County is hosting a Nonprofit Summit on April 26,2023, at the Walnut Building in Wayne Community College. The summit is an expanded version ofthe agency’s annual nonprofit meeting and will include professional development workshops madepossible through a collaboration with Wayne Community College. The summit is open to nonprofits…… read more »
Goldsboro City leaders are now developing the budget priorities for next year — and some big projects might be needed. Mayor David Ham says the city water and sewage systems need work. “We have been dealing with infrastructure problems for the last 6 or 7 years. “ Problems with both were obvious during recent hurricanes.…… read more »
