LA GRANGE, N.C. (AP) — Authorities say a brush fire on a North Carolina farm caused fireworks in a container to explode, killing one person and injuring three firefighters. Lenoir County Emergency Services Director Murry Stroud told broadcast outlet WITN of Greenville that one person was confirmed dead and three firefighters were hurt Friday, one…… read more »
(AP) — The nationwide average price for a gallon of gasoline has topped $5 for the first time ever. Auto club AAA said the average price on Saturday was $5.00. Motorists in some parts of the country, especially California, are paying far above that. The national average price has jumped 19 cents in just the…… read more »
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It was perfect weather for the first “Sprinkler Fun Days” held next to The Hub in Downtown Goldsboro. The event is held every Thursday afternoon, 3-4 PM, through August 18th. It’s free and supervised by the Goldsboro Fire Department. Photos courtesy of the Goldsboro Fire Department… read more »
Two rising Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) seniors have been invited to attend the 2022 Governor’s School of North Carolina session this summer Spring Creek High’s Ciclaliz Morales-Perez and Wayne Early/Middle College High School’s Chantel Chestnutt. The two students were recognized Monday evening by the Wayne County Board of Education for this achievement. Governor’s School…… read more »
The Hub in Downtown Goldsboro will come alive with music, food, rides and entertainment as Goldsboro hosts its second celebration of JAMZ Out Juneteenth on Saturday, June 18th. Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth Independence Day or Freedom Day, is an American holiday that commemorates the June 19, 1865, announcement of the abolition of slavery in…… read more »
Drivers in Wayne County and all other 99 counties across the state should look out for the BAT-mobile cruising their local streets this summer. And this BAT-mobile will have a singular mission – to get impaired drivers off the roads. The BAT-mobile refers to mobile Breath Alcohol Testing Units, used by local law enforcement agencies…… read more »
Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) will soon hold two Job Fairs for multiple positions. The first Job Fair will be held in the Seminar Room of the WCPS Professional Development & Family Engagement Center – located at 415 S. Virginia Street in Goldsboro – on Tuesday, June 14, from 10 AM until 1 PM. The…… read more »
On February 16, 2022, a Wayne County resident reported that his debit card had been stolen and used to make purchases at several businesses in the Goldsboro, Dudley and Mount Olive areas. A subsequent investigation by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office revealed that the individual pictured below was involved in the crime. The Wayne County…… read more »
County Manager Craig Honeycutt provided an updated budget presentation to the Board of Commissioners before the public hearing on next year’s budget. The updated budget presentation included a $.035 tax increase to fund operations adjustments and debt service for capital projects. The County is faced with significantly increased costs on school construction, fuel, health insurance,…… read more »
During the monthly meeting of the Wayne County Board of Education, Superintendent David Lewis discussed House Bill 983 with the Board. Essentially, the bill allocates $15 million for Goldsboro High, $5 million for Dillard Middle, and $5 million for Brogden Middle for renovations and repairs. After some discussion, the Board unanimously approved a Joint Resolution with the Board of…… read more »
