At the Wayne County Commissioner’s Meeting on Tuesday, Commissioner Barbara Aycock was nominated by the Board of Commissioners to serve as the Chairwoman of the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Chris Gurley was nominated to serve as the Vice-Chairman for the next year. Commissioner Barbara Aycock joined the Board of Commissioners in November 2020 after 15…… read more »
On Dec. 5, 2022, at approximately 8 p.m., the Goldsboro Police Department was notified by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, via Wayne County Communications, of a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was traveling westbound on U.S. 70 from the LaGrange area. A Wayne County Sheriff’s deputy conducting business checks located…… read more »
Mt. Olive Pickle Company, Inc. will hold its New Year’s Eve Pickle Drop Saturday, December 31 with the help of a few of its friends. As in recent years, the 22nd annual event will be staged in front of the University of Mount Olive’s Kornegay Arena, and the Mount Olive Volunteer Fire Department will again…… read more »
On Monday evening, following the Wayne County Board of Education Meeting, Superintendent Dr. David A. Lewis met with his Leadership Team to share the attached retirement letter which he presented to the Board Members earlier in the day. “It has been my honor and privilege to serve the students, families, staff, and communities as superintendent…… read more »
While conducting a business check on the Deacon Jones Dealership in LaGrange, NC, on December 5th,2022, at approximately 8 pm, a Wayne County Deputy observed a suspicious vehicle leaving the dealership. Due to it being after hours and the business being closed, the Deputy decided to investigate.As the Deputy turned onto HWY 70 westbound towards…… read more »
The State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Foundation has provided scholarship funds for Wayne Community College students receiving short-term training. The funds from the member-funded SECU Foundation will give up to 30 students an SECU Bridge to Career scholarship valued at $500. The 2022-2023 recipients and their programs of study areShaina Chantel Arellano Cruz of Goldsboro,…… read more »
The Bison Community Concert Band is ready for its first public performance. The wind, brass, and percussion musicians under the direction of Dr. William Ford will hold its Winter Band Concert on the evening of Dec. 8. The concert is set for 7-8 p.m. in Moffatt Auditorium in the Wayne Learning Center (the building with…… read more »
On Dec. 3, 2022, at approximately 3:36 a.m., officers with the Goldsboro Police Department received several ShotSpotter alerts notifying them of active gunfire in the 300 block of Beech St. Several 911 calls were also received. Officers responded to the area and located a large crime scene with multiple vehicles and residences damaged by gunfire.…… read more »
