Student athletes at a Wayne County school have a new facility to train and compete in. Just about one year after the official groundbreaking ceremony, the ribbon was cut for the new gymnasium at Southern Wayne High on Wednesday. Christopher West, the Chair of the Wayne County Board of Education, says the new facility includes…… read more »
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Southern Wayne H.S. Opens New Gymnasium (PHOTO GALLERY)
Feds File Charges Against La Grange Shooting Suspect
The target of a two-day manhunt in Lenoir County is now facing federal charges. Robert J. Higdon, Jr., the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, has announced 30-year-old Robert Lee Strother of Kinston has been charged with Carjacking and firearm offenses, which carry a maximum life sentence if Strother is convicted. Strother is…… read more »
Record-Breaking Hurricane Season Officially Ends
(NORTH CAROLINA NEWS NETWORK) — A record-breaking 2020 hurricane season is over. The National Weather Service says there were 30 named storms this year, more than any other year in recorded history. 13 of them became hurricanes. James Danco, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Raleigh, says hurricane season ended when November ended,…… read more »
Suspect Accused Of Stealing Bank Card
In early November, the Goldsboro Police Department took a report on the theft of a financial card. The victim reported that a debit card had been stolen and then used to purchase various items. The investigation led to warrants being secured on 21-year-old Rupert S. M. Wicks, III of Goldsboro for Financial Card Theft (F),Obtaining Property by False…… read more »
Eastern N.C. Youth Can Be Recognized For Their Community Work
On Giving Tuesday, for the sixth consecutive year, U.S. Cellular kicked off The Future of Good program highlighting young people who are helping create positive change in their local communities. Through The Future of Good, U.S. Cellular champions many causes, including the fight against hunger and homelessness, the protection of the environment and expansion of…… read more »
WCC Student Honored For Service
Wayne Community College student Sabrina Blackmon has been selected for an outstanding leadership and service award from North Carolina Campus Compact. Blackmon is a recipient of the network’s Community Impact Student Award, which recognizes one student leader at each member school. Honorees have demonstrated a deep commitment to community involvement and the ability to inspire…… read more »
Ribbon Cut For County’s New Emergency Services Center (PHOTOS)
Wayne County is ready to open its new 911 and Emergency Operations Center. The ribbon was cut for the new A. Joe Gurley, III Emergency Services Building Tuesday morning. Gurley served the citizens of Wayne County as the District 4 Commissioner since July of 2014. He was appointed to serve as the chairman of the…… read more »
Sex Offender Arrested After Leaving Registered Address
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports 52-year-old Michael W. Hammerberg has been charged with Fail to Report New Address – Sex Offender. That’s after the sheriff’s office was alerted last week that Hammerberg was not residing at the address registered with the Sex Offender Registry. According to the release, Hammerberg’s address is listed as “homeless.” …… read more »
Christmas Fun This Friday At Make A Difference Food Pantry
Join the volunteers at the Make A Difference Food Pantry in Mount Olive for a drive thru Christmas experience! Attendees can enjoy the Christmas scenes from the warmth and safety of their vehicle this Friday, December 4, from 5:30 – 7 PM. There will be favors and snacks for the kids, and special appearances by…… read more »
Pecan Farmers Celebrate Strong Season
(NORTH CAROLINA NEWS NETWORK) — After several years of weather-related setbacks, North Carolina pecan growers are reporting a strong crop. That is welcome news for farmers such as Wayne County grower Tim Haithcock, who has been growing pecans for over 25 years. He tells Spectrum News 1 his farm managed to dodge any major hurricanes…… read more »
