There are plans to ensure School Resource Officer coverage in Goldsboro city schools. This week, the Wayne County Board of Education approved new memorandums of understanding with the Goldsboro Police Department and Wayne County Sheriff’s Office for SROs that will patrol schools within the City of Goldsboro. WCPS Superintendent Dr. David Lewis says, bottomline, Goldsboro…… read more »
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Sheriff’s Office Plans To Increase SRO Coverage In Goldsboro Schools
Commissioners: Fremont Elementary Waiting For School Board Approval
Wayne County Government issued the following release on Wednesday regarding the construction of the new Fremont Elementary School: In October 2020, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners and Wayne County Board of Education met in Fremont to announce a new school to replace Fremont STARS Elementary. This new school would replace a facility built in 1923 with…… read more »
WCPS “Showcase Of Excellence” To Open At Berkeley Mall
Berkeley Mall and Wayne County Public Schools have partnered to present a “Showcase of Excellence,” which will present artwork and other content produced by WCPS students for the public to enjoy throughout the year. Two new display boards were recently installed in the mall between Bath & Body Works and the Seymour Johnson Air Force…… read more »
WCC Entering New Academic Year Still COVID Careful
Wayne Community College will enter another academic year taking precautions against the spread of COVID-19. For the fall 2021 semester, the college will provide a variety of instruction modalities including face-to-face, hybrid, and online options, and will return to requiring face coverings for students, employees, and visitors on campus, the college announced Tuesday. Effective immediately,…… read more »
Coal Ash Coalition Holds Meeting On Zoom Tonight
The Down East Coal Ash Environmental and Social Justice Coalition holds its quarterly meeting this evening. The meeting is being held virtually on Zoom beginning at 7 PM. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting will also cover the need to vaccinate in the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) community. Zoom Meeting ID: 936…… read more »
Masks To Be Required In County Buildings
Masks will be required in all Wayne County Government facilities. Tuesday, the county commissioners voted 6 – 1 to make masks mandatory for anyone entering a Wayne County Government building. Commissioner Bevan Foster made the motion and wanted it to remain in effect for more than 30 days. County Manager Craig Honeycutt says there are…… read more »
ACE Team Makes Meth Arrest
On Friday, members of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Team conducted a traffic stop on Highway 581 N for a motor vehicle violation. The vehicle was searched and illegal narcotics were reportedly found. 31-year-old Jesse J. Barnett of Goldsboro was arrested and charged with Felony Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. …… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Simmie Powered By Jackson & Sons
Meet Simmie! This sweet girl is 1-2 years old. She was the Pet of the Week this morning on Goldsboro’s Greatest Hits 1150 and 98.3. Simmie is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find she FUR-ever home! To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services call 919-731-1439 option “0” or email [email protected] Click here…… read more »
Cooper Visits Lenoir County Vaccine Center
As coronavirus numbers continue to rise in the state, Governor Roy Cooper visited a vaccination clinic in Lenoir County on Tuesday. He was asked if he would need to put a statewide mask mandate or capacity limits back in place. Cooper says all options are on the table. The governor continued to urge everyone to…… read more »
Friday Deadline To Apply For Leadership Wayne Program
The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Wayne County is designed to create a corps of leaders dedicated to the betterment of the community through service. Participation is open to persons who are recognized as emerging leaders, as well as those persons demonstrating leadership potential. Class meetings begin in September and continue once each month…… read more »
