As coronavirus numbers continue to rise in the state, Governor Roy Cooper visited a vaccination clinic in Lenoir County on Tuesday. He was asked if he would need to put a statewide mask mandate or capacity limits back in place. Cooper says all options are on the table. The governor continued to urge everyone to…… read more »
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Cooper Visits Lenoir County Vaccine Center
Friday Deadline To Apply For Leadership Wayne Program
The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Wayne County is designed to create a corps of leaders dedicated to the betterment of the community through service. Participation is open to persons who are recognized as emerging leaders, as well as those persons demonstrating leadership potential. Class meetings begin in September and continue once each month…… read more »
Kenneth Buchanan Hired As UMO Vice President For Business & Finance
Kenneth Buchanan of Western North Carolina has joined the University of Mount Olive as Vice President for Business and Finance. In this position, he will be responsible for all financial and fiscal management aspects of the University, including providing leadership and coordination in the administrative, planning, accounting, and budgeting efforts of the University. Buchanan, who…… read more »
WCPS To Require Masks For All
Everyone will be required to mask up while at Wayne County Public Schools. Tuesday afternoon, the Wayne County Board of Education reversed course and voted to require all students, staff and visitors to wear a mask while in a WCPS school building. That was after the school board heard from Assistant Superintendent Dr. Marcia Manning,…… read more »
Speeding Motorcyclist Leads Deputies On Brief Pursuit
Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies spotted a motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed along U.S. 117 on Saturday. The deputies attempted to stop the motorcycle, but the rider refused to stop. After a brief pursuit, the motorcycle was laid down on a dirt street in the southern area of the county. The suspect, 36-year-old Kenneth…… read more »
Councilman Ham Appointed New Mayor Of Goldsboro
A familiar face on the Goldsboro City Council will be the city’s new mayor. Monday evening, the council voted 4-1 to appoint David Ham the next Mayor of Goldsboro. Ham is currently the District 5 representative on the Goldsboro City Council. To avoid a potential conflict of interest, Ham was not allowed to vote for…… read more »
UMO To Welcome New Students On Aug. 21
The University of Mount Olive campus will soon be abuzz with activity. New students move-in on August 21, returning students will arrive on August 23, and traditional classes are set to begin on August 24. Parents will, once again, be able to accompany and assist students during the move-in process. “We are eager to see…… read more »
United Way To Kick-Off Annual Community Campaign
The United Way of Wayne County will officially kick-off its 2021 Community Campaign at 11:00 AM during the Volunteer Fair on August 31st at The Maxwell Center. The Community Campaign is vital to the success of positively impacting 17,000 lives right here in Wayne County. Through the Community Campaign, UWWC is able to financially support…… read more »
City Cuts School Resource Officers
There will be fewer School Resources Officers patrolling the halls of Goldsboro city schools. At its last meeting, the Goldsboro City Council voted to decrease the number of Goldsboro Police Department School Resource Officers from three down to one. That was after hearing the request from Goldsboro Police Chief Mike West. West says he is not sufficiently…… read more »
UPDATE: GPD Identifies Fussell Street Shooting Victims
Two victims have been released from the hospital following a shooting in Goldsboro. The Goldsboro Police Department says 41-year-old Darius L. Chestnut and 36-year-old Aaron D. Kinsey were released from Vidant Medical Center following the Friday evening shooting on the 200 block of Fussell Street. Around 8:30 PM Friday, GPD officers heard gunfire in the…… read more »
