The United Way of Wayne County will hold a volunteer fair August 31st at The Maxwell Center from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. A volunteer fair, similar to a job fair, is designed for volunteer opportunities. Local nonprofits have booths that explain what they do and their volunteer needs. Door prizes will be awarded to…… read more »
Sunday afternoon’s weather was about perfect for the Fourth of July celebration in Mount Olive’s Westbrook Park. About 150 people showed up and set up their chairs and blankets in the shade of the tall pine trees. The event included live music and activities, including rides on the pickle train for the kids. The Independence…… read more »
32-year-old Anthony J. Lee of Kinston was sentenced last week to 57 months in prison and three years of supervised release for two counts of possession of a firearm by a felon. On March 25, 2021, Lee pled guilty to the charge. According to court documents and statements made during hearings, on July 11, 2019,…… read more »
The following schedule changes will be taking place this week in observance of Independence Day: Goldsboro City Government Offices will be closed Monday, July 5, 2021 in observance of Independence Day. Monday’s solid waste routes in the city will be collected Wednesday, July 7. County of Wayne Government Offices will be closed Monday, July 5,…… read more »
The crowds slowly filled Dees Memorial Park in Pikeville Saturday evening ahead of the town’s fireworks display. Everywhere you looked, folks brought their own lawn chairs and blankets, seeking out that perfect spot to watch the fireworks show. The Independence Day celebration also included food, fun and activities like demonstrations from a Wayne County Sheriff’s…… read more »
Every week, Saluting Seymour and SoundScope highlight an airman serving at the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro. Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Brown from the 4th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Brown has been in the Air Force for ten years. His hometown is Beaumont, Texas. Brown is a Metals Technology Craftsman by trade, but he is currently…… read more »
Wayne County’s unemployment rate ticks up slightly but remains relatively stable. According to the latest figures from the N.C. Department of Commerce, Wayne County’s seasonally unadjusted jobless rate increased to 4.7% in May. That’s up one-tenth of a point from the 4.6% unemployment rate recorded in April. Wayne County’s jobless rate remains well-improved from one…… read more »
Fourth of July fireworks may be exciting for people, but the booming sounds and flashing lights can be terrifying for our pets. The experience can be so frightening that pets may become lost after fleeing from otherwise familiar people and environments. The Humane Society of the United States offers some tips to help your pets…… read more »
Wayne County remains thoroughly hydrated thanks to recent rains. However, dry and drought conditions are not far off. This week’s map from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows Wayne County, as well as Lenoir County, remain free of drought. However, just to the west, much of Central North Carolina is still listed as “Abnormally Dry.” There…… read more »
Sweet, juicy peaches in North Carolina are a symbol of summertime! North Carolina’s peach industry is unique in that it sells 90% of its crop on the fresh market, direct to the consumer just days from being picked ripe off the tree Cultivation of peaches began in China as early as 200 B.C. By the…… read more »
