John Carroll Hawkins of Cove City, NC has been appointed to the University of Mount Olive Board of Trustees. Hawkins retired from the NC Department of Revenue in January of 2018 after serving in various positions over a 34-year period including auditor, developer, examination manager, and business intelligence manager. He earned his bachelor’s degree in…… read more »
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Hawkins To Serve On UMO Board Of Trustees
Wayne County Opens Vaccine Eligibility To All Groups
Starting Monday, April 5, first-dose COVID vaccine appointments with the Wayne County Health Department will be open to all vaccine groups. Anyone age 16 or older is now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of health condition. The County has now made it easier to schedule an appointment for the first dose of your vaccine.…… read more »
April Gardening Tips
April is gardening month so enjoy the spring weather with these gardening tips: Lawn Mow your turf at the correct height. Bermuda at 1 to 1.5 inches, St. Augustine at 2 to 3 inches, centipede at 1 to 1.5 inches and zoysia at 1 to 2 inches. This is the month to begin fertilizing bermudagrass…… read more »
Wayne County Schools Take “NC First In FAFSA” Challenge
Wayne County Schools have officially accepted North Carolina’s First in FAFSA Challenge to help send more local high school seniors to college. All Wayne County High Schools are competing against each other and hundreds of other high schools across the state to increase their FAFSA completion rates. myFutureNC, along with Carolina Demography, College Foundation of…… read more »
Vehicle Runs Into UPS Truck Near Dudley (PHOTOS)
Dudley firefighters and Wayne County EMS responded to a two vehicle accident involving a UPS truck on Potts Road around lunchtime on Friday. The UPS truck had stopped reportedly to make a delivery when it was struck from behind by a passenger vehicle. The driver of the car had to be transported to the hospital…… read more »
Suspect Accused Of Stealing Parts Off Church Van
On March 20, the Goldsboro Police Department took a report on a catalytic converter being stolen from a church van belonging to the Hallelujah Worship Center, on the 400 block of E. Ash Street. During the investigation, Matthew J. Schilling of Dudley was identified as a suspect. Felony warrants were secured on Shilling on Tuesday for…… read more »
“Impact Wayne” Campaign Aims To Create Jobs, Stimulate Economy
Wayne County is taking steps to stimulate its economy in the coming years. The kickoff event, held Thursday at Goldsboro Builders Supply, marks the start of an aggressive five year plan from the Wayne County Development Alliance. WCDA President Mark Pope talked about the Impact Wayne campaign and says this is a great way for…… read more »
Family Seeks Answers After Pedestrian Injured In Crash
Family members are hoping witnesses may provide further information on an accident that left a pedestrian seriously injured. The accident occurred around 6 AM Monday on N. Berkeley Boulevard near Northwood Drive. A 43-year-old Goldsboro resident was out for a morning jog when he was struck by a southbound vehicle. The pedestrian ended up being…… read more »
GUEST ARTICLE: What Is It With Friday?
Guest article by K. David Hines, D. Min, Vice President for Academic Affairs at the University of Mount Olive —– During the disco music days of my youth, we sang and celebrated “Thank God it’s Friday.” There was even a movie with that title. Now, TGIF is deeply ingrained in our culture. And let’s be…… read more »
Leaders Honored For Efforts That Reopened SJAFB (PHOTO GALLERY)
65 years ago, local leaders were successful in their efforts to reactivate Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro. Thursday afternoon, a new memorial marker was dedicated honoring Mayor Scott B. Berkeley, Sr., Committee Chairman John D. “Booty” Lewis, Sr., and Congressman Graham A. Barden for their work to get the Air Force base reopened.…… read more »
