Thursday morning little 3-year-old Buckham Douglas Southerland decided it was time to do some mechanic work on his bicycle using a wrench to take the front wheel off. He is the great-grandson of Shelton and Jo Southerland of the Pricetown Community.… read more »
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Wayne Opportunity Receives T-Mobile Volun-T Grant
T-Mobile Foundation recently donated a $5,000 Volun-T Grant to the Wayne Opportunity Center, Inc. The grant will fund their outdoor patio space to purchase benches, tables, and planters, as well as to purchase educational supplies. The check presentation was held on April 19 at the Wayne Opportunity Center. Wayne Opportunity Center, Inc. is a private,…… read more »
WCPS Award Recipients to be Honored Through “Celebration of Excellence”
On Tuesday, May 2, Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) will hold a “Celebration of Excellence” to honor the WCPS 2023-2024 Assistant Principal of the Year, Principal of the Year, and Teacher of the Year, as well as the finalists for those awards programs. WCPS will also honor its 2023 Career & Technical Education Middle &…… read more »
Murphy Holds Service Academy Day for Aspiring Students
On Saturday, April 29, Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) will hold a Service Academy Day for students interested in joining one of the United States Service Academies. This event will be on Saturday, April 29th at Craven Community College in New Bern. All interested 7th to 12th-grade students, parents, and educators are welcome to attend and speak…… read more »
Soul Artist T. Davis to Release Second Album
Soul artist T. Davis is excited to announce the release of his new album, Wanderlust & Happy Pills available through Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, and YouTube Music, as well as all other major streaming and download services on May 26, 2023. This is his sophomore full-length release, following his debut album, On the One, released in 2018. The…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Oliver Powered by Jackson & Sons
This week’s spotlight is on Oliver, a Corgi mix that is very sweet and friendly. Oliver is available and waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find his FUR-EVER Home. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services Call: (919) 731-1439 option “0” Email: [email protected] OLIVER Breed Corgi mix Age 1 year Gender Male Size Small/Medium Color Brown/White Spayed/Neutered No…… read more »
Small Business Seminars Continue in Summer
The Small Business Center at Wayne Community College continues to provide learning opportunities for aspiring and progressing entrepreneurs in summer. It has scheduled more than three dozen no-cost online and in-person seminars over the next few months. The seminars offered in May will beBusiness of Farming: Site Analysis and Exploring Your Agritourism Potential – 6-8…… read more »
Wayne County Public Library hosts event for El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros (Day of the Child/Day of the Book)
Wayne County Public Library has received a Grassroots Art Program grant through the Arts Council of Wayne County for the third year in a row to host an event for El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros (Day of the Child/Day of the Book) on Saturday, April 29 from 12-3pm at the Maxwell…… read more »
Wayne County First Responder Family Receives All-Expenses-Paid Vacation To Walt Disney World
Rewarding Responders, a Wayne County based non-profit, has chosen two families to receive all-expenses-paid vacations to Walt Disney World this Fall. The Fishman family from Wayne County are among those chosen. Sarah Fishman has been a dedicated first responder spouse holding down her family and supporting her husband, Matthew, who was a Wayne County Deputy…… read more »
Foucht Named Director of Business and Project Management for NC Global TransPark Economic Development Region
The North Carolina Global TransPark Economic Development Region is excited to officially announce Craig Foucht as the Director of Business and Project Management. Mr. Foucht previously served as the Executive Director of the Wayne Business and Industry Center at Wayne Community College. In his previous role, Mr. Foucht worked with business and industry in the…… read more »
