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University of Mount Olive Sweeps Southern Wesleyan

University of Mount Olive Sweeps Southern Wesleyan

In spite of the rain delays the UMO Softball managed to play both games Saturday against Southern Wesleyan University. Game 1 got underway at 10: 30 with UMO ladies taking the win with 6 to 1 over SWU. Game two got underway about 30 minutes later with UMO winning that game with a 17 to…read more »

Scholarships Available for Technical Programs at WCC

Scholarships Available for Technical Programs at WCC

Students entering 11 technical programs at Wayne Community College may be eligible for scholarships. The Foundation of Wayne Community College’s “Top 11 Scholarship Program” is designed to encourage students to study and go into certain fields in which there are career opportunities. The programs to be included on the list are determined annually. Those majors…read more »

Berkeley Mall Welcomes Easter Bunny and Magician

Berkeley Mall Welcomes Easter Bunny and Magician

The Berkeley Mall at 625 North Berkeley Blvd. in Goldsboro has planned a day of fun for April 8th. Starting at 11 am the Easter Bunny will be posing for pictures with kids. After a short break from 1-1:30, pictures will continue until 4 pm. Magician Dana Hill will perform from 1 PM to 3:00…read more »

Understanding Echolalia in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Understanding Echolalia in Autism Spectrum Disorder

April is Autism Awareness Month and Shaunita Woods, a Speech Language Pathologist with Wayne County Schools has some advice about echolalia. By Shaunita Woods, MCD, CCC-SLP Echolalia is the repeating of another’s words or sounds. Such behavior is a normal part of a child’s language development and typically stops before age 3. However, in children…read more »

Wayne Community College Hosts International Festival

Wayne Community College Hosts International Festival

All are invited to an International Festival at Wayne Community College next week. The event is set for 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Thursday, April 6. Activities will be held in spaces on the first floor of the Wayne Learning Center (building with flag poles in front) and outside the building, weather permitting. Throughout the day,…read more »

Eastern Wayne Class of 1983 40th Reunion Set for July

Eastern Wayne Class of 1983 40th Reunion Set for July

Friday, July 14, 2023-Time Together-Flying Shamrock Pub, 7:30-8:00 pm start time (Food & drinks available for purchase) Saturday, July 15, 2023-9:30 am-11:00 am-Tour of the High School-Doughnuts and coffee (No cost) 6 pm-10 pm-Dinner and DancingWalnut Creek Country Club, 508 Lakeshore Drive, Goldsboro, NC 27534$65.00 per person/$125 per coupleCash Bar, Featuring-DJ Russ, Dress-Smart Casual RSVP…read more »

Wayne County Sheriff Stops Work on Pistol Purchase Permits

Wayne County Sheriff Stops Work on Pistol Purchase Permits

Wayne County Sheriff Larry Pierce has stopped processing pistol purchase applications, since you won’t need one going forward. The sheriff issued a press release Thursday: Effective immediately, pistol purchase permits will no longer be issued by any sheriff in North Carolina. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has stopped processing pistol purchase permit applications including pending…read more »

Wayne County Public Schools Open Comment Period on New Budget

The Goldsboro Daily News reported on the Wayne County School budget here, but the district has issued a press release with details about the public comment period. Comments can be made this year online and in person. This week, as part of the FY 2023-2024 budget planning process, Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) Superintendent, Dr.…read more »

Spring Creek Elementary wins WCPS “Elementary Battle of the Books” Competition

Spring Creek Elementary wins WCPS “Elementary Battle of the Books” Competition

Twelve elementary school teams recently came together to compete at the Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) annual Elementary Battle of the Books competition. The event took place Friday, March 24, at the Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni Cultural Center with approximately 90 students competing. Spring Creek Elementary won first place. “Wayne County Public Schools is thankful for all…read more »

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