The application period is open for governmental agencies and nonprofit organizations to apply for a share of Wayne County’s Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds. Local human service agencies and charities may apply through January 29th for a portion of the Phase 38 $36,33 in federal funds that Wayne County has been awarded by the…… read more »
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Suspects Leads Deputies On High Speed Chase
On Monday, members of the Wayne County Sheriff’s ACE Team were on patrol near the area of NC 111 South when they attempted to stop a vehicle for a safe movement violation. The vehicle refused to stop and the deputies gave chase. The pursuit lasted approximately eleven miles with speeds reportedly reaching 113 mph. Stop…… read more »
Plant Spotlight: Tea Olive
This month’s plant spotlight is the tea olive, also known by scientific name as Osmanthus. Tea olive is a dense, evergreen shrub that is better known for its fragrant fall flowers. The leaves of tea olives resemble holly leaves, often being confused with hollies, giving it the other common name of false holly. It is…… read more »
WCC Adult High School Announces Honors
Wayne Community College’s Adult High School Program has honored three students for outstanding academic achievement in the Fall 2020 semester. Named to the Honors List were Amoree Jamal Brown, Abagail Lynn Wells, and Kandis Marie Whitley. To be included on the Honors List, students must have completed at least two courses in the enrollment period…… read more »
Two WCPS Schools Recognized For 100% Graduation Rate
Wayne School of Engineering and Wayne Early/Middle College High School were recently recognized by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction for having a 100% graduation rate for the 2019-20 school year. Each school received a special certificate for their achievement. “It is very difficult for a school to achieve a 100% graduation rate,” states…… read more »
Fire Reported At Grantham Street Business
The Goldsboro Fire Department has been on the scene of a structure fire on the 900 block of W. Grantham Street this afternoon. Multiple fire, police and EMS units were seen in the area. According to the GFD, the business has been able to stay open during the firefighting operation. Further details on the blaze…… read more »
Deputies Recover Narcotics, Firearm During Traffic Stop
The Wayne County ACE Team arrests three persons during a Rosewood traffic stop. On Monday, the ACE Team members pulled the vehicle over on Rosewood Road and Highway 581 for an equipment violation. The vehicle was searched resulting in the discovery of a firearm and illegal narcotics. 29-year-old Christopher A. Menane of Dudley, 29-year-old Kristina…… read more »
LCSO: Statutory Rape Suspect Arrested In Texas
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation into the reported sexual assault of a juvenile in January of 2020. That led to warrants being secured on Cristian Cruz, who allegedly fled the area to avoid the charges. After nearly one year on the run, the U.S. Marshals Service located Cruz in Bastrop, Texas just…… read more »
Superintendent Candidate Application Deadline Is March 15
Wayne County Public Schools won’t select a new superintendent for at least two more months. Board of Education Chair Chris West gave a brief update on the timeline for the district’s superintendent search at this week’s special meeting. West says the district is still accepting applications for the superintendent position through March 15th. The applications…… read more »
Goldsboro-Wayne NAACP To Fill Blessing Boxes On MLK Day
Like other like-minded organizations, the Goldsboro-Wayne branch of NAACP is remembering Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 18, by ensuring the community receives much needed support, especially considering the impact of COVID-19 on those who are marginalized, hungry, and often forgotten. This will be accomplished by supporting The Blessing Box initiative of Goldsboro started…… read more »
