Late Thursday afternoon, Dudley firefighters responded to a vehicle accident involving an 18-wheeler and Chevrolet Tahoe SUV in front of Wayne County EMS Station 8 on O’Berry Road. The driver of the Tahoe received a few minors injuries in the crash and was checked by EMS on the scene. The driver of the feed truck…… read more »
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SUV Crashes Into Semi On O’Berry Road (PHOTOS)
Suspect Accused Of Passing Phony $100 Bill
In late June of 2019, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office took a report on a known subject selling a pressure washer that did not work to a Goldsboro resident. When the victim contacted the suspect to get his money back, the suspect gave the victim a counterfeit $100 bill as repayment. The case was forwarded…… read more »
2 Wayne School Of Engineering Seniors Earn Prestigious Scholarships
On Monday evening, the Wayne County Board of Education spotlighted two Wayne School of Engineering seniors who have earned prestigious scholarships to attend North Carolina State University. Park Scholar: Giovonnii Nelson recently earned a Park Scholarship. The Park Scholarship pays expenses for four years of study at North Carolina State University, and is valued at…… read more »
Duplin & Mount Olive Students Urged To Apply For Scholarship Money
High school seniors from Duplin County or the Town of Mount Olive who are interested in attending the University of Mount Olive could be eligible for significant scholarship funding through the University’s Herring Scholarship program. According to Tim Woodard, Vice President for Enrollment, Marketing, and Communications, the number and amount of the awards is dependent…… read more »
SJAFB To Host Mass Vaccine Line For Some TRICARE Beneficiaries
The 4th Fighter Wing Medical Group is hosting a COVID-19 mass vaccine line for authorized TRICARE beneficiaries at the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Fitness Center. On Friday, April 16th from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, first and second doses of the Pfizer vaccine are available for anyone 16 years of age and…… read more »
WCC Named Best Online College For Associate Degrees
Wayne Community College has been named the best associate degree-granting institution among the country’s most affordable online colleges. WCC is one of 60 institutions across the United States that made Intelligent.com’s “Most Affordable Online Colleges” list. Of those, it was named the “best for associate degrees.” “Wayne Community College is honored to be recognized as…… read more »
WCPS To Purple Up!
On Monday evening, the Wayne County Board of Education proclaimed April as Month of the Military Child for Wayne County Public Schools and that WCPS will Purple Up! for military connected students on Friday, April 16. Teachers, staff, and community members are encouraged to wear purple as a visible gesture of support for students with…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Tamera Powered By Jackson & Sons
Meet Tamera! She is a blue/white terrier, American pit mix. Tamera is 5-years- old. She is a little shy at first, but once you get to know her she has lots of love to give. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services call 919-731-1439 option “0” or email [email protected] Click here to view…… read more »
WCOS: Suspect Found With Pot, Schedule II Drug
A Wayne County traffic stop leads to drug charges. On Tuesday, a Wayne County Sheriff’s Patrol Division deputy conducted an investigatory traffic stop in the southern area of Wayne County. During the stop, 57-year-old Leon G. Ange, Jr. of Goldsboro was reportedly found to be in possession of a schedule II substance, marijuana and drug…… read more »
Duke Energy Offers $500,000 In Grants For N.C. Small Biz Revitalization
The pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for small businesses across North Carolina. In order to support community needs, the Duke Energy Foundation has announced $500,000 in funding to help local businesses – from restaurants to retailers – pivot to accommodate the changing environment through the Hometown Revitalization Grant Program. “Small businesses are the heart of our…… read more »
