The organizers of the Foundation of Wayne Community College Invitational have declared it to be a success for students. The 29th annual event netted more than $165,000 for tuition scholarships and program and facility enhancements for the college. The funds came from tournament sponsorships combined with a virtual auction, putting contest, and a 50/50 drawing.…… read more »
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Invitational Organizers Pleased With Results
Masks Will Be Optional As WCPS Starts New School Year
Masks will be optional in Wayne County Public Schools this coming academic year. Monday evening, the Wayne County Board of Education debated the latest recommendations for safely returning students to the classroom as the COVID-19 pandemic continues and cases surge in North Carolina. School board members Jennifer Strickland and Wade Leatham argued the masking decision should…… read more »
Mayoral Candidates Make Their Pitches To City Council
Goldsboro City Council members are now deciding who they want to be the city’s next mayor. Monday evening, the council listened to presentations from the eight qualified applicants seeking the mayor’s office. The applicants are: Stefanie Love Bostic Elton R. Brewington David Leonard Craig Walter David Ham Charles Edward Henry Alicia Britt Pierce Roderick Cornell…… read more »
Back To School Community Roundtable Set For Thursday
Operation Unite Goldsboro holds a special Back To School Community Roundtable this week. The online event will be held via Zoom Thursday evening, August 5, at 7 PM. Invited organizations include Wayne County Public Schools, the Boys and Girls Club, YMCA, Goldsboro Parks and Rec, Communities Supporting Schools of Wayne County, Partnership for Children of…… read more »
HOPE Program Accepting Tenant Referrals From landlords, Increasing Assistance
The Housing Opportunities and Prevention of Evictions (HOPE) Program has announced program changes to accept referrals of tenants from landlords and increase financial awards to North Carolina households that apply for pandemic-related rent and utility assistance. The new guidelines aim to help even more renters get back on their feet while also assisting landlords that…… read more »
Suspect Arrested For Break-In, Arson At Convenience Store
Around 7 AM Sunday, the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office responded to a disturbance report the Speedway gas station on the 1600 block of Highway 11/55. A suspect had allegedly gotten into an argument with another individual in the parking lot and damaged a vehicle. The clerks saw the commotion, called 911 and locked the store…… read more »
Goldsboro’s National Night Out Canceled Due To Weather
It will be at least one more year before National Night Out returns to Goldsboro. The Goldsboro Police Department has announced the National Night Out event scheduled for Tuesday evening, August 3, in Herman Park has been canceled. The cancellation is due to the inclement weather expected this week. The GPD says it looked at its…… read more »
Elks Lodge Getting New Mural (PHOTOS)
Well-known local artist Ashlee Fritz didn’t let Saturday’s warm temps keep her from her latest masterpiece. Fritz was busy working on a large mural on the outside of the Elks Lodge in Downtown Goldsboro. She was commissioned by the Elks Lodge to paint the large mural on their building. Fritz has already put in over…… read more »
WCPS To Host Job Fairs
Wayne County Public Schools will soon hold two Job Fairs for prospective bus drivers, custodians, cafeteria workers, and instructional assistants. The first Job Fair will be held in the JD Evans meeting room of the Steele Memorial Library in Mount Olive this Thursday, Aug. 5, from 9:30 AM – 1 PM. The second Job Fair will…… read more »
Welfare Check Leads To Heroin Arrest
On July 26th, the Wayne County Sheriff’s ACE Team conducted a welfare check at the Sheetz on Spence Avenue in Goldsboro. During the encounter, the male subject was allegedly found to be in possession of illegal narcotics. 48-year-old Kenneth W. King of Goldsboro was arrested for Felony Possession of Heroin. He was given a $1,000…… read more »
