Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBS) was so impressed with Wayne Community College’s effort to stem student food insecurity that it contributed to the project. Blue Cross NC has been conducting an “Extra Miles Tour” to meet with community leaders who are collaborating on solutions to improve the health and well-being of…… read more »
The Wayne County Animal Shelter is celebrating the holidays with an adoption event that waives adoption fees for dogs and cats currently in the shelter. Adoption fees are waived from now until January 7, 2023. Residents can view available animals online at www.waynegov.com/pets. Visiting the animals at the shelter is by appointment only. To schedule…… read more »
An event to recognize the contributions of the county’s first responders has benefitted the institution that trains them. Proceeds from the Honor Our Firsts Gala held in March were used for a donation to Wayne Community College’s Public Safety Division. The Honor Our Firsts Board, along with partner Wayne County Chamber of Commerce. and North…… read more »
This week’s spotlight is on Snowman, a 6-month-old, male black and white Domestic Shorthair mix. He is very sweet and is 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” or email [email protected].… read more »
The United Way of Wayne County is at 90% of it’s goal for the 2022 campaign. According to a statement released, “We are still working hard to wrap up campaigns before the end of the year, but we wanted to pause and say THANK YOU!” United Way works to sustain 20 programs in the community that…… read more »
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing person. According to the press release, on November 24, 2022 at approximately 9:50 PM, Brandon Isaiah Darden ran away from his home inWayne County. He is described as a Black Male, Age 16, Approx. 6’0’’ in height, 240 pounds, longstraight black hair, and Brown Eyes.…… read more »
On December 9th, 2022, Deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop for a Chapter 20 Violation. After the stop was made, the driver advised of drug paraphernalia being inside the vehicle. A probable cause search was conducted, and controlled substances and drug paraphernalia were located inside the vehicle. After Steven Michael…… read more »
Law enforcement officers are stepping up patrols as part of the statewide “Booze It & Lose It” holiday enforcement effort that starts today and concludes Jan. 2. “If you’re out celebrating this holiday season, make sure you have a sober ride home,” said Mark Ezzell, director of the North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program,…… read more »
Albertson community is one of the best area places to be if you like to park in a field along the back country roads and watch one of the best old fashion Christmas parades around. This past Sunday citizens sat along Piney Grove Road in Duplin County to watch their neighbors and friends as they…… read more »
On Dec. 12, 2022, at approximately 10:18 a.m., Goldsboro Police Officers responded to AP Exhaust, located at 300 Dixie Trail. Employees of the business reported that messages containing threatening language had been discovered. The Goldsboro Police Department’s Investigative Services Bureau responded to the scene and began an investigation. The investigation is still developing. Anyone with…… read more »
