Category Archives: Local News
Dudley Man Charged For Trafficking Schedule II
Bond is set at $100,000 secured for a Wayne County man accused of trafficking a controlled substance. On Saturday, April 17th, a deputy with the Wayne County Sheriff's Patrol Division pulled a vehicle...
Apr 28, 2021
SHP Encourages Driver Vigilance Around Agricultural Areas
As North Carolina’s vibrant agricultural industry becomes more present on the roadways this time of year, the State Highway Patrol reminds motorist of practices they can take to keep everyone sa...
Apr 28, 2021
Survey To Assist With WCC’s Homegrown Talent Initiative
As we come out on the other side of the pandemic, and as the labor market remains extremely tight, Wayne Community College is partnering with community allies and stakeholders to find new ways to help...
Apr 28, 2021
WCC Receives Eight GM Trucks For Technician Training
Wayne Community College has received eight General Motors diesel trucks for use in its automotive technology program.The 3.0-liter diesel 2019 GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado pickup trucks were don...
Apr 27, 2021
Jail’s Substance Misuse Program Hopes To End “Rotating Door”
With nearly $1 million coming to the county, the Wayne County Detention Center is hoping to reduce the recidivism rate for persons dealing with substance addiction.Wayne County Sheriff Larry Pierce ta...
Apr 26, 2021
Library Hosts Event For El Día De Los Niños/El Día De Los Libros
Wayne County Public Library has received a Grassroots Art Program grant through the Arts Council of Wayne County to host an event for El Da de los Nios/El Da de los Libros on Saturday, May 1from 2-4pm...
Apr 26, 2021
Evergreen Garden Club Spruces Up Downtown Goldsboro (PHOTOS)
Members of the Evergreen Garden Club of Goldsboro were busy planting flowers and shrubs around the landscaping along Center Street in Downtown Goldsboro on Saturday morning. The Evergreen Garden Club ...
Apr 26, 2021
GPD’s Bike Rodeo Teaches Safety (PHOTO GALLERY)
Members of the Goldsboro Police Department and the Optimist Club of Goldsboro hosted a bike rodeo in the GPD’s parking lot on Saturday. The program is designed to teach kids all about safety whi...
Apr 25, 2021
Grantham F.D. Hosts Live Burn Training (PHOTO GALLERY)
Saturday morning, firefighters from Grantham, Thoroughfare, Smith Chapel and Dudley took part in a live burn training exercise hosted by the Grantham Fire Department. The training gave firefighters a ...
Apr 25, 2021
OP-ED: NC Broadband Office Seeks Connectivity Input Through Survey
- Editorial/opinion by Jim Weaver, NC State Chief Information Officer -Still cannot get high-quality, reliable, high-speed internet service at home? You are not alone.In fact, more than 500,000 North ...
Apr 25, 2021