Wayne County Emergency Management encourages residents to plan now for hurricanes by updating their emergency plans and supply kits. Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30. “Preparing for a disaster begins with having a plan and an emergency kit,” said Aaron Stryker, Emergency Management Coordinator. “Now is the time to prepare for this…… read more »
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Wayne County Urges Residents To Update Emergency Plans And Kits
WCC Unveils New AI And Automation Program
Wayne Community College will be on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence and robotics training. The local college will begin offering an AI and Automation Program in the fall. WCC will have the only AI program in the N.C. Community College System when the fall semester begins. The announcement is especially timely as Apple plans to…… read more »
Desktops Given To Wayne County Students (PHOTOS)
The Operation Desktop Distribution was held Thursday evening. Operation Unite Goldsboro in collaboration with the Kramden Institute of Durham, Southern Bank of Goldsboro, Dillard Goldsboro Alumni and Friends, Headquarters and the Triangle Chapter will distribute the 40 computers to students as well as another 20 computers to the Dillard Alumni and Friends Computer Lab. … read more »
Partnership Honors Child Care Educators (PHOTOS)
This is Teacher Appreciation Week and today is Child Care Provider Appreciation Day! Thursday afternoon, the Partnership for Children of Wayne County hosted a drive thru event for child care providers. Valerie Wallace, the Executive Director of the Partnership, says child care staff have had to persevere during the pandemic. Operational costs have increased and…… read more »
Antique Farm Equipment Show At The Fairgrounds This Saturday
The Eastern Carolina Vintage Club will be hosting their Antique Farm Equipment Day Show this Saturday, May 8, at the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fairgrounds. The event will kick off at 9 a.m. Saturday with the gate open to the public, a parade of power at 10 a.m., followed by a field of antique tractors and…… read more »
Oak Wolfe F.D. Holds BBQ Fundraiser
The Oak Wolfe Fire Department in Duplin County will be hosting their spring fundraiser this Saturday, May 8, at the Oak Ridge Community Building. This year, the fire department will only be cooking barbecue pork. No chicken plates will be available. The cost per plate is $9. This will be a drive thru ONLY. The event…… read more »
ACE Team Arrests Meth Suspects During Traffic Stop
On Monday, the Wayne County Sheriff’s ACE Team pulled a vehicle over on Old Grantham Road for a Chapter 20 violation. Illegal narcotics were reportedly found during a search of the vehicle. 32-year-old Patricia A. Jordan of Goldsboro and 35-year-old Randolph Williams of Dudley were arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. …… read more »
NCDOT: Goldsboro Mayor Chuck Allen Honored With Highway Designation
The N.C. Board of Transportation on Thursday morning approved separate resolutions honoring Gus Tulloss, who was a long-serving member of the board, and Goldsboro Mayor Chuck Allen. A major Rocky Mount bridge will be dedicated after Tulloss, who represented the region of Highway Division 4 east of Raleigh for 12 years until he retired from…… read more »
WCPS Proposed Budget Approved, Forwarded To County Commissioners
A new financial plan is nearly finalized for the next WCPS school year. This week, the Wayne County Board of Education approved Interim Superintendent Dr. David Lewis’ proposed budget. At Monday’s meeting, Dr. Lewis reminded the new $192.6 million budget will have to be adjusted once the new school year begins as final enrollment figures…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Lilly Powered By Jackson & Sons
Meet Lilly! Darling Lilly is approximately 8-years-old and looking for love in the autumn of her life. She has a beautiful tortoiseshell black/orange/sand coat and stunning emerald eyes. Lilly will make a wonderful affectionate companion, once she is settled in a home. She is a no drama type of girl and prefers tranquility. Lilly is…… read more »
