On Monday, members of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Team conducted a traffic stop on Highway 111 South for a motor vehicle violation. The vehicle was searched and illegal narcotics were reportedly located. 44-year-old Crystal D. Pate of Seven Springs was arrested for Possession of Schedule II. She was given a $2,500 secured…… read more »
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Narcotics Found During ACE Team Traffic Stop
Shriners Bring Fish Fry Friday Back To Mount Olive (PHOTO GALLERY)
The Shriners Spring Fish Fry returned to Mount Olive on Friday. The Wayne County Shrine Club was set up along Highway 55 selling plates of golden-fried goodness. The Mount Olive location was the only place for the Shriners Annual Spring Fish Fry. However, the Shriners plan to hold their Fall Fish Fry in Goldsboro this…… read more »
Harnett County Hires Former Wayne County Manager, Goldsboro City Clerk
The former Wayne County Manager and former Goldsboro City Clerk are heading to Harnett County. Harnett County released the following information this week: The Harnett County Board of Commissioners has appointed George Wood as Acting County Manager. The Board has also hired Melissa Capps as the new Clerk to the Board of Commissioners. Wood’s…… read more »
Lookout For Squash Bugs
Squash is a popular summer vegetable that we often try to grow in our gardens. However, one challenge when growing squash is having to deal with a common pests called squash bug. This insect can be a serious pest problem on not only squash but also zucchini, and pumpkin plants. The life cycle of the…… read more »
WCSO: Suspect Caught With Drugs In Jail Following Firearm Arrest
On May 15th, a Wayne County Sheriff’s Patrol Deputy encountered 25-year-old Randolph M. Johnson of Goldsboro during a traffic stop in the western area of the county. During the stop, a stolen firearm was allegedly discovered concealed in the vehicle. Johnson was arrested and a controlled substance was then reportedly found in his possession in…… read more »
Wayne County’s EMS Staff Applauded For Life-Saving Work
This is National EMS Week and today is EMS Recognition Day honoring the emergency medical personnel who work to save lives in their communities. At this week’s county board meeting, Wayne County EMS Director Dave Cuddeback appeared with staff from his department to give them thanks. Cuddeback says Wayne County has the greatest assembled team…… read more »
Partnership’s Touch A Truck Is This Saturday
The Partnership for Children of Wayne County holds it Touch A Truck fundraiser this weekend. Valerie Wallace, the Executive Director of the Partnership for Children, says they’re looking forward to the event especially since last year’s event had to be canceled due to the pandemic. This year, Wallace encourages attendees to participate at their comfort…… read more »
Howard & Sharlene Scott Honored With Endowment At UMO
Howard and Sharlene Scott were recently honored with the naming of an Endowed Scholarship Fund at the University of Mount Olive. The fund was established by Rachel Crawford, Janice Scott, and James and Judy Pate in honor of Howard and Sharlene’s life-long efforts to promote Christian higher education and support the mission of the University…… read more »
NCDOT: Over 6 Million Pounds Of Roadside Litter Collected This Year
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s crews, contractors and volunteers have collected more than 6 million pounds of litter from roadsides and are on pace to exceed the record for litter collection set in 2019. As of Wednesday, 6.3 million pounds of litter have been picked up from roadsides as a part of this year’s litter removal…… read more »
Weekend Vaccine Event To Include Walmart Gift Card Giveaway
The Wayne County Health Department will be hosting a Pfizer vaccine clinic this Saturday, May 22, for anyone needing a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The clinic will be from 9 AM – 1 PM at Spring Creek Middle School, 3579 NC-111 in Seven Springs. Recipients are asked to schedule an appointment at www.waynegov.com/vaccine,…… read more »
