Special attention is being given to Wayne County’s children this month, and advocates are hoping the effort continues well beyond April. Melissa Harrell is the Mental Health Services Manager at WAGES Head Start/Early Head Start. She says one goal during Positive Parenting Awareness Month is to let the community know about the local programs that…… read more »
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Groups Work To Make Wayne County More Resilient For Children
Suspect Leads Deputy On Chase With Speeds Over 100 MPH
A wanted suspect is accused of leading Wayne County authorities on a high-speed chase. On Sunday, a Wayne County Sheriff’s deputy spotted 19-year-old Karl S. Ferrera of Mount Olive driving in a vehicle. Ferrera reportedly had ten outstanding orders for arrest, so the deputy attempted to pull the vehicle over. Ferrera would not stop and…… read more »
WCC Receives Eight GM Trucks For Technician Training
Wayne Community College has received eight General Motors diesel trucks for use in its automotive technology program. The 3.0-liter diesel 2019 GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado pickup trucks were donated to WCC by General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales for use in the GM-ASEP (Automotive Service Education Program). Each of the trucks, all light-duty pre-production…… read more »
KPD: Monday Shooting Sends One Person To The Hospital
Around 4:30 PM on Monday, the Kinston Police Department responded the report of a person being shot at the corner of Davis Street and Shine Street. The officers found a 26-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to Vidant Medical Center. The KPD says the investigation into the shooting is currently…… read more »
City To host Virtual Career Fair May 5
The City of Goldsboro’s Human Resources Department will host a virtual career fair from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 5. Representatives will be available to discuss job opportunities and share general information about working in local government. Those interested in participating in the event should visit https://www.goldsboronc.gov/human-resources/virtual-career-fair/ to register. Visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/goldsboronc to view…… read more »
Motorcyclist Killed In Hwy. 70 Crash Near La Grange
A Goldsboro resident is killed in a crash along a Lenoir County roadway. The State Highway Patrol says 21-year-old Royal Ciancanelli was reportedly travelling east on U.S. 70 early Saturday morning when his motorcycle left the roadway and struck a ditch. He was ejected from the bike and hit the median guard cable. Ciancanelli was…… read more »
Jail’s Substance Misuse Program Hopes To End “Rotating Door”
With nearly $1 million coming to the county, the Wayne County Detention Center is hoping to reduce the recidivism rate for persons dealing with substance addiction. Wayne County Sheriff Larry Pierce talked about the jail’s new Substance Misuse Program at last week’s meeting of the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. Pierce says sheriff’s department nationwide…… read more »
Library Hosts Event For El Día De Los Niños/El Día De Los Libros
Wayne County Public Library has received a Grassroots Art Program grant through the Arts Council of Wayne County to host an event for El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros on Saturday, May 1from 2-4pm at the Maxwell Center. This event, part of a nationally recognized initiative commonly known as Día, is a…… read more »
Evergreen Garden Club Spruces Up Downtown Goldsboro (PHOTOS)
Members of the Evergreen Garden Club of Goldsboro were busy planting flowers and shrubs around the landscaping along Center Street in Downtown Goldsboro on Saturday morning. The Evergreen Garden Club members said that anyone wishing to join the club could call Diane Lewis at 919-583-5393. … read more »
GPD’s Bike Rodeo Teaches Safety (PHOTO GALLERY)
Members of the Goldsboro Police Department and the Optimist Club of Goldsboro hosted a bike rodeo in the GPD’s parking lot on Saturday. The program is designed to teach kids all about safety while riding their bikes. The Optimist Club members along with police officers worked with the kids to teach them the importance of…… read more »
