Three rising Wayne County Public Schools seniors have been invited to attend the 2021 Governor’s School of North Carolina session this summer: Rosewood High’s Taylor Gery, Spring Creek High’s Anna Evans, and Wayne Early/Middle College High School’s Tanner Price. The three were recognized Monday evening by the Wayne County Board of Education for this achievement.…… read more »
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WCPS Students to Attend Governor’s School
NCDOT Hosting Workshop To Help Small, Disadvantaged Businesses Compete For Contracts
The N.C. Department of Transportation is encouraging disadvantaged businesses to compete for state transportation contracts. Starting in June, NCDOT’s Division of Highways in partnership with its Office of Civil Rights will host in-person, outreach events in all 14 highway divisions to educate disadvantaged business owners, or DBEs, about how to do business with the NCDOT.…… read more »
ALDI Sets Goldsboro Opening For June 17
A leading grocery chain is preparing to open a Goldsboro location. ALDI plans to open its newest store at 1203 N. Berkeley Boulevard (the former Bed, Bath & Beyond location) at 8 AM on Thursday, June 17th. The store will be open daily from 8 AM – 9 PM. The new ALDI will also be…… read more »
Escaped Suspect In Attempted Murder Case Captured In La Grange
LA GRANGE, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina sheriff’s office says a man who was able to slip away from police as they served a warrant in late May has been arrested in Lenoir County. News outlets report Greene County Sheriff Lemmie Smith says 23-year-old Ronald Sauls, Jr. was arrested Tuesday on a charge of…… read more »
Raid On Pine St. Home Leads To Cocaine-Dealing Arrest
A suspect is charged for dealing cocaine after a raid on a Goldsboro home. The Goldsboro/Wayne County Drug Task Force started its investigation into the sale of illegal narcotics on Pine Street in Goldsboro several weeks ago. Probable cause was developed and a search warrant was obtained for a home on the 700 block of…… read more »
2021 High School Graduates Eligible For Free Community College
Free college is possible for 2021 high school graduates. Students who graduate from North Carolina high schools in 2021 and choose to attend a North Carolina community college this fall may be eligible for a Longleaf Commitment Grant that covers tuition and fees. Full-time eligible students pursuing a degree or credits for transfer will receive…… read more »
Partnership Receives Grant To Support Babies And Families In Wayne Co.
Partnership for Children of Wayne County has announced it is has received a micro-grant from the Think Babies™ NC Alliance to support its efforts focused on infants, toddlers, and their families. This funding is provided by the Think Babies™ NC Alliance, with support from the national ZERO TO THREE Think Babies™ campaign. The micro-grants are a…… read more »
WCPS To Launch New School On Seymour Johnson AFB Campus
Since December, Wayne County Public Schools leadership has been working with Seymour Johnson Air Force Base leadership, with the support of Wayne County’s Board of Education and Board of Commissioners, to explore and develop a potential new public school located on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. On Monday evening, WCPS interim superintendent, Dr. David Lewis…… read more »
Second Chance Helps Feed Those In Need (PHOTOS)
This past Saturday, Second Chance Community Outreach Service founder Cordelia Wilcox coordinated a day of service to the patrons of the Soup Kitchen in Goldsboro. During this event, food was prepared and served to friends in need. It was a day filled with fellowship, fun activities, horseback rides, and lots of love. Wilcox says she…… read more »
Proposed Goldsboro Budget Gets Public Hearing
The City of Goldsboro is looking at tax and water and sewer rate increases, and some residents are not happy about it. The Goldsboro City Council held a public hearing on the City Manager’s recommended 2021-2022 Fiscal Year Budget Monday evening. City Manager Tim Salmon says the new budget includes $68.2 million in revenue, an…… read more »
