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Military Spouses And Children In Goldsboro To Receive Appreciation Packages

Military Spouses And Children In Goldsboro To Receive Appreciation Packages

The non-profit organization “Support Military Families” will highlight military spouses and their children in Goldsboro at the North Carolina Community Federal Credit Union off of E. Ash Street. On Friday, May 6 at 9:30am, they will deliver “Appreciation Care Packages” as a gesture of goodwill for their daily sacrifices. Officials say the program is the…read more »

WCSO Says Third Suspect At Large After Setting Man On Fire

WCSO Says Third Suspect At Large After Setting Man On Fire

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office arrested both 30-year-old Carlton Forte of Goldsboro and 23-year-old Rayshon Rowe of Pikeville on charges of Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury and Intent to Kill. They both are in the custody of the Wayne County Detention Center on secured bonds. Deputies say they also have a warrant…read more »

New Chamber President Visits WGBR Morning Show

New Chamber President Visits WGBR Morning Show

(GDN) – Jeff Farrow got a special visit from the new Wayne County Chamber of Commerce President, Scott Satterfield. The stop was Satterfield’s first of his upcoming weekly appearances on WGBR’s “Farrow in the Morning.” Satterfield discussed how he is adjusting to his new role. He says his staff and the community have welcomed him…read more »

Firefighters Respond To House Fire In Dudley [Photo Gallery]

Firefighters Respond To House Fire In Dudley [Photo Gallery]

(GDN) – The residents of a house on Athens Drive off of Georgia Farm Lane experienced an early morning fire on Saturday. When firefighters from Dudley, Mount Olive, Arrington and Wayne County responded to the scene, they discovered the blaze was located in the back of the home. Firefighters used a small attack line to…read more »

Wayne Community College Nursing Students Help Cancer Center

Wayne Community College Nursing Students Help Cancer Center

The Wayne Community College Association of Nursing Students gave a donation of $1,265 to assist cancer patients. The organization sold pink ribbon-faced masks during Breast Cancer Awareness. Also known as “Cures for the Colors,” the program helps cancer patients from east of Interstate 95 with gas, grocery, medication, utility and other expenses.read more »

PET OF THE WEEK: Wolfie Powered By Jackson & Sons

PET OF THE WEEK: Wolfie Powered By Jackson & Sons

Meet Wolfie! Wolfie is a 1-year-old domestic medium-hair neutered male. Wolfie is very loving and friendly and is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find his FUR-ever home. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services call 919-731-1439 option “0” or email [email protected]. Click here to view all the pets available for…read more »

Fort Bragg Officer To Replace Commander At Fort Benning

Fort Bragg Officer To Replace Commander At Fort Benning

The current deputy chief of staff for the United States Army Forces Command at Fort Bragg, Major General Curtiss Buzzard, will replace the top commander at Fort Benning. Army officials say Major General Patrick Donahoe plans to retire in July as commanding general at the base in Georgia. Donahoe has served nearly 34 years in…read more »

El-Roy Fire Department Says Driver Ok In Semi Crash

El-Roy Fire Department Says Driver Ok In Semi Crash

(GDN) – An 18-wheeler overturned on its passenger side on Saturday night at the intersection of NC 111 South and NC 581. Police say the driver was hauling wood chips and attempting to make a left turn when the accident happened. Firefighters from El-Roy responded to the scene. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol used…read more »

Joshua Mallory Named Principal Of Wayne School Of Technical Arts

Joshua Mallory Named Principal Of Wayne School Of Technical Arts

Joshua Mallory will be the principal for the new Wayne School of Technical Arts on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. During its monthly meeting this week, the Wayne County Board of Education approved the hire. Mallory is currently the assistant principal of Knightdale High School of Collaborative Design. He began his career in education in…read more »

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