This is Jasmine, she is a 5-year-old female Terrier/American Pit Bull mix that is very sweet and loving. Jasmine is available and waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find herFUR-EVER Home. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services Call: (919) 731-1439 option “0” Email: [email protected] Jasmine Breed Terrier/American Pit Bull mix Age 5 years Gender Female Size Large Color…… read more »
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PET OF THE WEEK: Jasmine Powered by Jackson & Sons
DAV Offers Much-Needed Resources to Veterans
After spending only a few minutes with Alonzo Albertson it’s easy to understand that he may be retired from the United States Army, but his work giving back to our country is far from over.
A native of Kinston who now resides in Goldsboro, Albertson spent 16 years in the Army in supply and then transferred over to transportation. Albertson’s service included involvement in Desert Storm and Desert Shield, as well as stops in Bosnia, Somalia, Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan.
Now Albertson spends his days as Commander Service Officer at the Donald H. Kirkman Chapter for Disabled American Veterans on Mulberry Street.… read more »
Wayne County Board of Education Sets 2023-24 Meeting Schedule
On June 5, the Wayne County Board of Education approved the dates for its 2023-2024 regularly scheduled monthly meetings. This month officially marks the beginning of the Board’s 2023-2024 calendar year, and the following meeting schedule is in place:… read more »
Tickets on Sale for Taste of Wayne
United Way of Wayne County’s Annual Taste of Wayne tickets are on sale.
The event will be held at The Hub Downtown, 200 North Center Street, on Thursday, September 7th from 5:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening sampling the best of our local foods and beverages at this outdoor food festival.
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Photo Gallery: Fireworks Light Up the Night in Seven Springs
DOT to Pause Most Construction During Holiday Weekend
The N.C. Department of Transportation will temporarily halt most construction activities along major highways early next week to keep traffic flowing for Fourth of July travel.… read more »
Edgewood Community School to Benefit from T-Mobile Grant
On June 27, the city of Goldsboro received a $15,000 grant from T-Mobile as one of the company’s 25 new Hometown Grant recipients.
This cash infusion will help Goldsboro develop the first-ever STEM Program at Edgewood Community Development School, including monthly STEM project kits to provide innovative learning environments that are student focused, “hands on” and spark collaborative problem-solving opportunities for students with disabilities. The monthly subscription and reusable STEM kits will provide students with some of the same opportunities and experiences as their typically developing peers.… read more »
SJAFB to Rename Recreation Area
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base’s 4th Fighter Wing leadership is pleased to announce that the Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area has been renamed the Blakeslee Air Force Recreation Area. The renaming comes following a recommendation for a name change by the Congressional Naming Commission.… read more »
Family of Fallen Wayne County Deputy has Mortgage Paid Off
Almost a year after the passing of Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputy Matthew Fishman, his family has received quite an unexpected gift. The organization Tunnel to Towers paid off the Fishman family’s mortgage. Sgt. Fishman was survived by his wfie Sarah, and two children. A 12-year veteran of the Wayne County Sheriff’s office, Fishman was one…… read more »
“Operation Firecracker” Reminders Motorists Not to Drink and Drive
RALEIGH – The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program is reminding drivers and boaters not to drink and drive this Fourth of July.
That was the message from traffic safety officials and law enforcement officers at Wednesday’s launch in Raleigh of anti-drunk driving campaigns aimed at automobile drivers and boaters.
Officials were at the Falls Lake Upper Barton Creek Boating Access Area in Raleigh for Wednesday morning’s launch of the “Operation Firecracker Booze It & Lose It” and “Operation Dry Water” campaigns.… read more »
