Students entering 14 technical programs at Wayne Community College may be eligible for renewable scholarships. The Foundation of Wayne Community College’s “Top 14 Programs” scholarship is designed to encourage students to study and go into certain fields in which there are career opportunities. The programs included on the list are assessed annually. Those majors are…… read more »
As part of the effort to improve customer service at driver license offices statewide, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles will add 52 new driver license examiner graduates to 35 offices in time for the summer peak season. Locally, Taishon Hooks will be stationed at the Goldsboro office while Nina Romero will be stationed at…… read more »
After many years of dedicated service to Wayne County Public Schools, more than 100 retiring employees were recognized at the district’s 2021-2022 Retirement Ceremony held last week at the Lane Tree Conference Center. District leaders say the event was a great way to thank retirees for their contributions to public education. “Each of our employees…… read more »
United Way of Wayne County is gearing up for this year’s Day of Action, a day focused on engaging and mobilizing community volunteers to serve on June 21, 2022. This year, United Way of Wayne County is collaborating with several local nonprofit agencies to complete day projects with the help of local businesses, civic groups,…… read more »
On May 31, 2022, Detention Sgt. Joshua Leggett was violently attacked by an inmate housed within the Main Detention facility. Sgt. Leggett was attempting to perform his duties dealing with a non-compliant inmate. Sgt. Leggett used de-escalation tactics that were unsuccessful and was preparing to transport the inmate to a holding cell when the inmate…… read more »
With near record setting heat the last few days a summer program called Operation Fan Heat Relief (OFHR) needs your help. The program is intended to provide a more comfortable living environment and to reduce heat related illnesses. Summer can be a dangerous time for our seniors in Wayne County especially when they do not…… read more »
On June 2, 2022, at approximately 2:30 a.m., officers of the Goldsboro Police Department were on routine patrol in the downtown area of Goldsboro when they saw a vehicle traveling northbound on Center St. at a high rate of speed. The officers turned around to investigate, and the vehicle continued on Center St at a…… read more »
A community team, led by Wayne County Public Library, has been selected by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Carolina Across 100 initiative as one of 13 groups in North Carolina to expand education and employment pathways for young adults. The 13 groups – made up of business, civic, education, nonprofit, faith-based, and…… read more »
Congratulations to Wayne County resident, Eddie Edwards! Eddie is the winner of the WCHRA 50/50 Raffle fundraiser. WCHRA raised a total of $362. Proceeds of the raffle will be donated to local community organizations in Wayne County at the end of the year. Our 2021 donation recipients were 4-Day Movement, Kinetic Minds, Laundry of Love,…… read more »
A draft of North Carolina’s next long-range transportation improvements plan is now available for public review. There are 49 items in the plan that effect Wayne County. The State Transportation Improvement Program, or STIP, is the N.C. Department of Transportation’s guide that shows how and when transportation projects are expected to be funded over the…… read more »
