On April 25, 2022 Wayne Community College nursing faculty members, Dr. Marielle Combs and Dr. Adam Combs spoke about their recent work with Ukrainian refugees. The Combses spent a week at the Ukraine/Moldova border where they employed their health care skills as volunteers with the EXITUS organization. They also spoke about how individuals in the…… read more »
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WCC Nursing Instructors Tell About Volunteer Work In Ukraine
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UMO Students Display Talent In Spring Art Show [Photo Gallery]
The University of Mount Olive held its annual spring art show on Tuesday, April 19. This year’s show exhibited student work from different classes and levels. Items on display included drawing, painting, printmaking, book making, photography, ceramics, and graphic design. The show featured the following eight seniors: Harrison Aiken a graphic design major from Atlanta,…… read more »
United Way Of Wayne County Names Volunteer Award Winners
United Way of Wayne County recognized top volunteers during National Volunteer Week, April 17-23, 2022. At the beginning of the year, the organization received nominations for the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award given annually to individuals, groups or businesses who have made outstanding contributions to their communities. The Governor’s Volunteer Service Award recipients are Isaac Carreno,…… read more »
City To Begin Water Line Flushing May 8
The City of Goldsboro Public Works Department will begin its annual switch to a free chlorine system May 4. The unidirectional water line flushing program will follow, beginning at 10 p.m. Sunday, May 8. Crews will flush lines from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily except Fridays and Saturdays. The flushing program should last approximately…… read more »
Letter Carriers To Collect Food From Homes In Wayne County
The United Way of Wayne County is once again partnering with local and rural Letter Carriers to collect 30,000 pounds of food. After two years of forced hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, residents who live in zip codes 27530, 27531, 27532, 27533, 27534 can place non-perishable food items in their mailbox on May 14th,…… read more »
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Wayne County Youth Honor Earth Day
(GDN) – On Friday, April 22, 2022 members from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County joined with UScellular to celebrate Earth Day. The children planted sunflowers along the front of the Goldsboro Club to prepare vegetable gardens for spring plantings. UScellular representatives say the event focused on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)…… read more »
New Existing Industry Director Named For Wayne County
Julie Graham will be the new Existing Industry Director for Wayne County beginning May 1, 2020. Graham currently serves as the HR/Business Manager for the North Carolina Global TransPark Region. Graham has worked in Industry for many years as an HR Manager, Business Manager, and Safety Manager. She has also served as Office and Business…… read more »
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Annual Pickle Festival Proves Bigger And Better In 2022 [Photo Gallery]
(GDN) – Pickle lovers united in downtown Mount Olive for the 36th Annual North Carolina Pickle Festival on April 22-23, 2022. The celebration returned to a live, in-person event this year. The weekend included live bands, Cuke Patch 5K, pickle eating contest, Tour de Pickle, car show and pickleball tournament. Every April, the Mt. Olive…… read more »
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Golfers Hit The Green In Goldsboro For A Good Cause [Photo Gallery]
(GDN) – Goldsboro had the perfect weather for the Annual Founder’s Cup Golf Tournament this year. On Friday, April 22, 2022, the United Way of Wayne County hosted the event at the Walnut Creek Country Club on Lakeshore Drive. Participants were able to register as teams or individuals to benefit the United Way of Wayne…… read more »
Wayne County Animal Services To Offer $5 Rabies Vaccines In May
To encourage residents to have their pets vaccinated for only $5.00, Wayne County Animal Services will be hosting four rabies clinics in May. North Carolina General Statute 130A-185 requires that any owner of a dog, cat or ferret shall have their animal vaccinated by four months of age and keep the animal currently vaccinated against…… read more »
