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The annual homecoming for Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni and Friends, Inc. was be held this weekend with various events around Goldsboro, including a parade on Saturday morning. This year marked the 67th anniversary of the organization. The celebration is traditionally held during Memorial Day weekend. The homecoming welcomes graduates of Dillard and Goldsboro High Schools back to…… read more »
Wayne Community College has recognized faculty member Sondi Jones Hoffman with its highest honor. Hoffman, lead biology instructor, is the recipient of the college’s 2022 George E. Wilson Excellence in Teaching Award. She was surprised with the award during the college’s curriculum commencement ceremony. Hoffman was presented a framed certificate and stipend from the Foundation…… read more »
A child abuse report was filed on Saturday, May 21, 2022 with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. A family member reported an assault on an eleven-year-old special needs child. The family member reported that the child had visible injuries and believed that the child was possibly being assaulted by the child’s mother and mother’s boyfriend.…… read more »
(AP) — Pandemic-weary U.S. residents are confronting high gas prices as they decide whether to travel this Memorial Day weekend. AAA says the average gas price in the U.S. on Friday was $4.60 per gallon, in North Carolina it was $4.36 per gallon and in Wayne County, prices ranged from $4.26 to $4.49 according to…… read more »
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office was alerted on May 26, 2022 to an Instagram message threatening to harm students and staff of Wayne County Public Schools. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office immediately began an investigation with the assistance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. As a result of the investigation conducted by the Wayne County…… read more »
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office was alerted on May 24, 2022 to an email sent to Dillard Middle School threatening to harm students and staff. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office immediately began an investigation with the assistance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. As a result of the investigation conducted by the Wayne County Sheriff’s…… read more »
In light of this week’s school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, law enforcement agencies across North Carolina and the nation are increasing patrols on and around school campuses. In addition to local efforts by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and Goldsboro Police Department, WCPS schools are also seeing an increased presence from other agencies. On Wednesday,…… read more »
(NCNN WeatherCenter)–NCNN meteorologists are looking ahead to Friday when much of the state, including Wayne County, could see severe storms. Isolated tornadoes and wind damage will be likely Friday afternoon and evening when a cold front swings through. The entire area is under a Level 2 risk for severe storms on Friday, and the timing…… read more »
This holiday weekend is the unofficial start to summer, and many people will kick it off with a road trip. AAA predicts nearly 1.2 million North Carolinians will travel at least 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day weekend, which is a 7.2% increase over 2021. With that in mind, the N.C. Department…… read more »
The following schedule changes will take place next week in observance of Memorial Day: · County of Wayne Government Offices will be closed Monday, May 30, 2022. Offices will re-open Tuesday, May 31, 2022 for normal business hours. · All branches of the Wayne County Public Library will be closed Monday. Library branches will re-open…… read more »
