Trixie is a 6 year old, domestic, medium-haired cat. She is already spayed and microchipped. Trixie is super sweet and loves to be rubbed. Come meet this cuddle kitty today. She is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find her FUR-ever home. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services call 919-731-1439 option “0” or email [email protected].… read more »
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Honoring A Hero
Mourners filled Kornegay Arena on the campus of the University of Mount Olive to bid a final farewell to Sgt. Matthew Fishman. Family, friends, dignitaries, first responders, and law enforcement were present to honor and pay tribute to the fallen deputy. The sound of bagpipes filled the arena as the American flag-draped casket of Fishman…… read more »
NC Wesleyan To Have Presence on WCC Campus
Wayne Community College (WCC) is the newest home of North Carolina Wesleyan University (NCWU). The institutions signed an agreement to give NCWU a physical presence on the WCC campus in Goldsboro. WCC is the latest North Carolina community college to host a NCWU satellite location for adult learners. “It is such a great opportunity and…… read more »
Six Complete Launch Program, One Wins $5000 Prize
Six entrepreneurs are closer to their dreams of successful businesses thanks to Launch Goldsboro. Launch Goldsboro is an initiative that strives to develop successful local entrepreneurs by giving them access to training and resources for improving and expanding their businesses. At the end of the eight-week program, participants compete for a monetary award. This year’s…… read more »
Highway 117 to Close for Funeral Service Tuesday
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will be closing US-117 North from NC-55 in Mount Olive through Genoa Road tomorrow, Tuesday, August 9, 2022, from 10:45 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The closure will remain in place during Sergeant Matthew Fishman’s funeral service to allow first responders the opportunity to line US-117 North for the…… read more »
Wayne County Awarded Funding
Representative Raymond Smith announced that funding was awarded to Wayne County for the Drinking Water and Wastewater Project. This funding is part of the $789.4 million that has been awarded to 385 projects in communities across the state. The following was awarded:Drinking Water – Pikeville, Town of 2022 ARPA Water SystemImprovements $4,100,000 Wayne Drinking WaterGoldsboro,…… read more »
Sheriff’s Office to Close Tuesday
Sheriff Larry Pierce released the following statement on Friday. In Honor of Sgt. Matthew Fishman, our office will be closed Tuesday,August 9th. We are truly sorry for any inconvenience this may havecaused you but we would like for all our staff to be in attendance as welay this Hero to rest. If you need immediate…… read more »
Rocky College Start Turns into Rock-Star Opportunities for Katie Gates
It was an exciting year for Katie Gates, of Winston Salem, NC. In fact, 2020 was supposed to be “HER YEAR.” She was finally going to graduate from high school and head off to college. Then, COVID-19 came and turned her world upside down. “We got the news that high school would be out for…… read more »
Single Car Accident Sends Driver to Hospital
Late Saturday afternoon firefighters from Arrington along with EMS were dispatched to the scene of a single vehicle accident on Country Club Road near Club Knolls Road. A single silver passenger vehicle driven by a male was heading west when it approached a slightcurve in the road. The vehicle ran off the right shoulder of…… read more »
Golden Leaf Award Funds UMO BSN Program
Representative Raymond Smith announced today that the Golden LEAF Board of Directors voted to award funds for the following projects in the amount of $199,706.78 to the University of Mount Olive for simulation equipment to support the development of a BSN program that will train 100 RNs each year for positions within Wayne and surrounding…… read more »
