Saturday morning at the Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro many turned out to honor our veterans with freshly made wreaths. This year’s event kickoff at noon with the welcome from retired Colonel Stoney Sloan followed by the presentation of the colors by Seymour Johnson Honor Guard. The National Anthem was sung by Ms.…… read more »
Households in Wayne County containing a person aged 60 or more, or someone receiving disability benefits and services through the NC Division of Aging and Adult Services can apply for help covering the cost of heating their homes now through Friday, Dec. 30, 2022. All other households can apply from Monday Jan. 1, 2023 through…… read more »
Don’t miss your chance to witness this event at the Paramount Theatre. The last show is scheduled for Sunday, December 18th at 3:00 PM. Child of the Promise is a beautiful and unique Broadway-style musical that tells the story of Christ’s birth like never before. The music presented was written from the perspective of major…… read more »
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBS) was so impressed with Wayne Community College’s effort to stem student food insecurity that it contributed to the project. Blue Cross NC has been conducting an “Extra Miles Tour” to meet with community leaders who are collaborating on solutions to improve the health and well-being of…… read more »
The Wayne County Animal Shelter is celebrating the holidays with an adoption event that waives adoption fees for dogs and cats currently in the shelter. Adoption fees are waived from now until January 7, 2023. Residents can view available animals online at www.waynegov.com/pets. Visiting the animals at the shelter is by appointment only. To schedule…… read more »
An event to recognize the contributions of the county’s first responders has benefitted the institution that trains them. Proceeds from the Honor Our Firsts Gala held in March were used for a donation to Wayne Community College’s Public Safety Division. The Honor Our Firsts Board, along with partner Wayne County Chamber of Commerce. and North…… read more »
This week’s spotlight is on Snowman, a 6-month-old, male black and white Domestic Shorthair mix. He is very sweet and 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 United Way of Wayne County is at 90% of it’s goal for the 2022 campaign. According to a statement released, “We are still working hard to wrap up campaigns before the end of the year, but we wanted to pause and say THANK YOU!” United Way works to sustain 20 programs in the community that…… read more »
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing person. According to the press release, on November 24, 2022 at approximately 9:50 PM, Brandon Isaiah Darden ran away from his home inWayne County. He is described as a Black Male, Age 16, Approx. 6’0’’ in height, 240 pounds, longstraight black hair, and Brown Eyes.…… read more »
On December 9th, 2022, Deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop for a Chapter 20 Violation. After the stop was made, the driver advised of drug paraphernalia being inside the vehicle. A probable cause search was conducted, and controlled substances and drug paraphernalia were located inside the vehicle. After Steven Michael…… read more »
