– From the Office of Gov. Roy Cooper – Global manufacturer of household appliance components, Grupporeco, will create 110 new jobs in Lenoir County, Governor Roy Cooper announced this week. The company will invest $28 million to build its first manufacturing facility for dishwasher components in North America. “It is positive news that Grupporeco has…… read more »
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European Manufacturer Selects Lenoir County For First North American Expansion
UMO & SCC Sign Articulation Agreement
The University of Mount Olive and Southeastern Community College have signed an important partnership agreement for southeastern NC. The agreement will enhance educational opportunities and facilitate a seamless transfer of graduates from SCC’s Agribusiness Technology program to UMO’s agricultural bachelor of science degree programs. “This represents a key pathway for students to start at SCC…… read more »
Seymour Johnson AFB Participates In Operation Allies Refuge
Statement from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base regarding Operation Allies Refuge: The Department of Defense recently approved a request for assistance from the State Department to provide temporary housing, sustainment, and support inside the United States for vulnerable Afghans at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin; Fort Bliss, Texas; Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey; and Fort Lee, Virginia.…… read more »
Wayne UNC Prepares For Potential Surge In COVID Patients
The resurgent coronavirus is sending more patients to Wayne UNC Health Care, and the situation could get worse. The local hospital has seen an influx of COVID-positive patients in recent days and weeks. Wayne UNC President and CEO Dr. Jessie Tucker tells GoldsboroDailyNews.com the situation is ominous, but, fortunately, Wayne UNC is not at the…… read more »
Partnership For Children Opens Early Learning Resource Center
An Early Learning Resource Center is opened at the Partnership for Children of Wayne County. The Partnership and Smart Start launched the revamped Early Learning Resource Center Wednesday during a ribbon-cutting with the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce. Parents, caregivers, and early childhood professionals or advocates can utilize the materials, which include children’s books, educational…… read more »
RSVP For History Night Lecture At The Wayne County Museum
A special History Night at the Wayne County Museum will serve as a kickoff for NC Freedom Fest activities. Dr. Roy Heidicker, the retired historian for the 4th Fighter Wing, and Stephen Becket, the 916th Air Refueling Wing Historian, will give a presentation on the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base squadrons’ involvement in WW II. …… read more »
WCC Joins Distance Education Oversight Organization
The National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) has granted participant status to Wayne Community College. NC-SARA is a nonprofit organization that works to expand students’ access to educational opportunities and ensure more efficient, consistent, and effective regulation of distance education programs. The “SARA” part of the name is an agreement among states, districts,…… read more »
UMO Students Help Beautify Mount Olive (PHOTO GALLERY)
On Monday, over 230 first time, first year University of Mount Olive students completed a collective 462 hours of community service throughout the Town of Mount Olive. The students were dispatched to various areas in the town to paint, stain, mulch, weed, create, cleanup, and landscape. The students focused their efforts on several areas including…… read more »
Parade Marks 94th Birthday Of Elroy Resident
A birthday parade was held for Mrs. Ethel Uzzell Baldwin on Sunday at her home on Millers Chapel Road. The Central/Eastern Wayne Alumni & Friends, Inc. and Baldwin’s son Elson put together the celebration. Mrs. Baldwin turned 94-years-old!… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: SKARZGARD Powered By Jackson & Sons
Meet Skarzgard! He is a 4-year-old Terrier/American Pit Bull Mix. Skarzgard is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find his FUR-ever home. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services call 919-731-1439 option “0” or email [email protected] Click here to view all the pets available for adoption through Wayne County Animal Services.…… read more »
