The group which helps students who struggle in Wayne County Schools packed the Firehouse last night. The largest fundraiser of the year for Communities Supporting Schools of Wayne County had a goal of raising $50,000 for educational programs and for restorative justice. According to Executive Director Selena Bennett, “Restorative Justice is three programs, the Teen…… read more »
Are you a renter or a homebuyer considering moving to a new area in Wayne County and want to learn more about the schools in that community? Is your child transitioning to a new school in the fall? Are you considering WCPS as a potential education opportunity for your child? Are you a realtor, property…… read more »
One of the service members killed in in a crash involving two Army Black Hawk medical evacuation helicopters on a training exercise in Kentucky has a connection to Wayne County Pastor Tim Gore of Fremont Missionary Baptist Church in Wayne County said one of those killed was his son. From Tim Gore’s Facebook page: “My…… read more »
Joe Marm participated in a recent event in Goldsboro honoring Vietnam Veterans. The Medal of Honor recipient lives in Fremont, where he and his wife moved to after his retirement. Marm was a Second Lieutenant when he found himself under fire during the Battle of Ia Drang Valley in November of 1965. His citation reads…… read more »
The public is invited to provide input on housing and non-housing needs in the city of Goldsboro for the FY23-24 Annual Action Plan (AAP). The purpose of this public meeting will be to meet with interested parties who wish to make recommendations for eligible activities for the City of Goldsboro’s FY23-24 Annual Action Plan (AAP).…… read more »
By a vote of 111-2, the N.C. House approved a bill today to re-evaluate four-year college degree requirements for state jobs. House Bill 210, Reduce Barriers to State Employment, directs the State Human Resources Commission to assess state government jobs and remove academic degree requirements when practicable. The bill also instructs the commission to determine when…… read more »
The Mount Olive Presbyterian Church (MOPC) Outreach Committee announced the reopening of the Mount Olive Farmers Market for its 4th market season. The Saturday market will reopen on June 3, 2023, and run through October 28, 2023. The market will be open from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon. Local vendors will be set up in…… read more »
Veterans gathered in Goldsboro to mark March 29, Vietnam Veterans Day. President of the Wayne County Veterans and Patriots Coalition Eric Busse says “The Vietnam veterans, when they came home from serving, they didn’t get the ‘welcome home’ they truly deserved. We want to make sure they’re truly honored and they were welcomed home now.”…… read more »
Wayne County District Superintendent Dr. David Lewis gave the Wayne County Board of Education his last budget presentation yesterday — and encouraged the board to consider how much to set aside for a rainy day. Lewis noted that the district has $11.7 million in its fund balance. That’s money that can be used in case…… read more »
This week’s spotlight is on Meatloaf, a Retriever/Labrador mix that is very sweet and friendly. Age 3 years Gender Male Size Large Color Silver/Tan Spayed/Neutered Declawed No Housetrained Unknown Meatloaf 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 »
