Last week, Michael S. Regan, US EPA Administrator, and Goldsboro native was welcomed into Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Alumni Hall of Fame. Regan joined Wayne County Boys & Girls Club in North Carolina at 10 years old, joining his siblings in the newfound freedom to explore their interests. Drawn to arts and crafts, Regan…… read more »
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Goldsboro Native, U.S EPA Administrator, Michael Regan Inducted into Boys & Girls Clubs of America Alumni Hall of Fame
Swafford Presents at Conference, Assumes Office
Lynn Swafford presented at the annual North Carolina Community Colleges Association of Biology Instructors (NC3ABI) last month and was elected to a leadership position. The Wayne Community College biology instructor spoke on “Engaging Online Students with Interactive Google Slides Lessons.” Swafford discussed how she converted her in-person General Biology presentations into interactive Google Slides lessons…… read more »
Firefighters Douse Shed Fire
Firefighters from El-Roy, New Hope, and Arrington Fire Departments were dispatched to the scene of a structure fire on Donaldson Drive off of Sheridan Forest Road. As firefighters arrived on the scene they found a small metal shed located about 20 feet behind a residential structure on fire. The action of firefighters kept the fire…… read more »
Two Vehicle Crash Sends 6 to Hospital
Sunday afternoon firefighters from Pricetown and Seven Springs Fire Departments responded to the scene of a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Highway 55 East and Atlas Price Road. Several EMS units from the county also responded to the scene. Six patients were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries to be checked out. One…… read more »
Kiwanis Miniature Train Reopens with New & Improved Station
A year in the making and the Kiwanis Miniature Train reopens with a new and improved train station. After removing the former roof, adding a new roof with an overhang, a brick patio, and new railroad ties were worked on through out 2022 and into 2023. The Kiwanis Miniature Train is a Goldsboro legend. Since the…… read more »
Antique Farm Equipment Featured at Fairgrounds
Antique farm equipment was on display at the Wayne County Regional Agricultural Fairgrounds Saturday. The event sponsored by Eastern Carolina Vintage Club showcased equipment through the years in farming.… read more »
Teen Driver Law Changes to Take Effect
Upon passage of a bill by the North Carolina General Assembly, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is announcing changes to the graduated driver licensing (GDL) program for teens. Effective May 8, teen drivers will again need to have their Level 1 Limited Learner Permit for six months before being able to get their Level…… read more »
Goldsboro’s Spring Litter Cleanup
Volunteers participated in Goldsboro’s Spring Litter Cleanup Saturday. Wearing their orange vest, walking various streets in the City of Goldsboro, volunteers could be seen picking up litter along the city streets. Keeping our city litter free is important for the entire community. The group of volunteers were busy picking up trash along North Berkeley Blvd. in…… read more »
Driver Air-Lifted After Single Vehicle Accident
The driver of a Ford Mustang has been airlifted to Vidant as a result of a single-vehicle accident. Sunday night firefighters from Mar-Mac Volunteer Fire Department along with an EMS unit were dispatched to the accident on Old Mount Olive Highway where the driver was possibly ejected. As emergency personnel arrived on the scene they…… read more »
Mount Olive Captures 2023 Conference Carolinas Baseball Championship
Mount Olive, playing in the program’s seventh straight Conference Carolinas Baseball Championship final, captured its 15th conference championship title and first since 2017 with a 13-3 run-rule victory over Francis Marion. The Trojans, the four seed in the tournament, scored 34 runs over two games on Sunday at CaroMont Health Park to claim the tourmane…… read more »
