A 69-year-old bridge that has become obsolete and requires increasing maintenance on the Wayne-Duplin County line will be replaced. Bennetts Bridge Road where it spans the Northeast Cape Fear River will not close to traffic when work begins next month; a temporary bridge will be erected alongside the one to be demolished. Drivers should slow…… read more »
Category Archives: Local News
Bridge Near Wayne-Duplin County Line To Be Replaced
Arts Council Plans CommUnity Painting Day
Help the Arts Council of Wayne County turn Art Alley into an Art Garden. The arts Council in Downtown Goldsboro is holding its second CommUnity Painting Day on Sunday from 10 AM – 2 PM. The event is free and no registration is required. Participants are asked to wear masks. Donations of garden supplies will…… read more »
Master Gardener Pre-Order Plant Sale Underway
Wayne County Extension Master Gardeners are holding a pre-order spring plant sale! Orders are already being accepted. Due to limited availability, orders will only be accepted by bringing them to Wayne County Cooperative Extension office (3114B Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro). No mail in orders will be accepted. Once availability is confirmed, you can secure your…… read more »
AP Emissions Technologies To Add 96 Jobs In Wayne County
Governor Roy Cooper has announced AP Emissions Technologies, an automotive exhaust manufacturer, will create 96 new jobs in Wayne County. The company will invest $400,000 to expand its e-commerce operations in Goldsboro. “North Carolina-grown companies, like AP Emissions Technologies know the strength of our workforce, economy and quality of life,” said Governor Cooper. “We are…… read more »
PIC OF THE DAY: Playing Outside
This is 1-year-old Ethan Burch. He was spotted playing with his toys in the fresh-cut grass Tuesday afternoon at the North Duplin softball game. Burch appeared to be having more fun playing than watching the game. … read more »
WCPS To Honor Top Staff At Virtual Celebration
On May 6, Wayne County Public Schools will hold a virtual celebration to honor the district’s 2021 Teacher of the Year, Assistant Principal, and Principal of the Year. With the first round of interviews complete, finalists for the Teacher of the Year, Assistant Principal and Principal of the Year programs have been named – one…… read more »
Goldsboro-Wayne County To Be Featured On WRAL’s Out & About
An episode of WRAL’s Out & About featuring Goldsboro-Wayne County will premiere at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 7 on Channel 5. The segment will highlight five locations throughout Wayne County and encourage safe travel throughout the spring and summer months. WRAL Out & About appeals to those looking to travel throughout North Carolina and discover…… read more »
UMO President Shares Farm Experience With Ag Students
University of Mount Olive President Dr. H. Edward Croom recently talked with the Field Experiences and Anatomy & Physiology of Domestic Animals classes at the UMO Kornegay Student Farm. Using his own personal agriculture experience, Croom shared insights about farm life, tractor safety, and making the most of opportunities. Following the presentation, Croom drove one…… read more »
Boys & Girls Clubs Celebrate Serving Military-Connected Families
On April 1, Boys & Girls Clubs of America launched “Celebrating 30 Years of Better Together,” a campaign highlighting how Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA)-affiliated youth centers have been doing whatever it takes to serve the needs of military-connected youth for the past 30 years by providing academic support, mentorship, leadership development, and…… read more »
Driver Extricated After Vehicles Collide Near Dudley (PHOTO GALLERY)
Around 1:30 PM Tuesday, firefighters from Dudley and Mount Olive as well an EMS unit responded to a vehicle crash at the intersection of Ruskin and Sleepy Creek roads. The emergency responders found two vehicles with heavy damage at the scene. The black SUV was sitting on the shoulder of Sleepy Creek Road facing east…… read more »
