Two new episodes of PBS North Carolina’s “ncIMPACT” include Wayne County voices. In one scene of an upcoming episode, Wayne Community College Industrial Systems and Mechatronics Instructor Bobby McArthur works with student Dwayne Jones. Wayne County efforts are central to this episode of the show, which is about “Working For a Living Wage” in North…… read more »
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Wayne Community College Staff Featured On North Carolina TV Show
Wilson County Bridge Will Close For Replacement Beginning In May
The U.S. 117 bridge near its junction with U.S. 264 in Wilson County is scheduled to close at 7 a.m. May 2, 2022 for construction of a new bridge. The pre-World War II bridge that carries U.S. 117 over a CSX Corporation railroad track on the outskirts of Wilson will be demolished. The detour will send drivers onto Frank…… read more »
Month Of May Dedicated To Mental Health In Wayne County
The Mental Health Association in Wayne County in partnership with Mental Health America, proclaim May as Mental Health Month. The organization plans to begin with Goldsboro City Council and Wayne County Commissioners making an official declaration. Throughout the month, members of the community are invited a weekly Lunch and Learn to become educated on mental…… read more »
Fresh Produce And More Now Available At Farmers Market In Goldsboro
The Farm Credit Farmers Market in Goldsboro is open for the season! The fair features local farmers and artisans from throughout Wayne County selling fresh produce, handmade crafts, art, jellies, jams, teas, fragrances and more. The market is located behind the Maxwell Convention Center at 3114 Wayne Memorial Drive. Open season is April through November…… read more »
Wayne County Commissioners Highlight National Volunteer Appreciation Week
Volunteers were honored at the Wayne County Board of Commissioners Meeting in Goldsboro on April 19, 2022. United Way of Wayne County Executive Director, Sherry Archibald, presented a proclamation naming April 17-22, 2022 as National Volunteer Appreciation Week in Wayne County. During the presentation, nominees of the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award were awarded a certificate…… read more »
The North Carolina Pickle Festival Returns To Mount Olive This Weekend!
(GDN) – It’s finally here! The 2022 North Carolina Pickle Festival is back as a live, in-person event this year! Every April, the community and Mount Olive pickle company come together to celebrate a mutually dill-lightful relationship. Pickles may be the theme, but community is what the festival is all about. Events include the Cuke…… read more »
Student Group Hosts Walk To Benefit Homeless In Wayne County
Wayne Community College students held a walk to to benefit the homeless population in Wayne County. The event, “A Walk in Someone Else’s Shoes,” was on Saturday, April 16 at Stoney Creek Park. The cost to participate in the one-mile walk was a donation of new or gently used socks, shoes, clothes, or money. The…… read more »
Substance Abuse Help Available To Wayne County Residents
The Wayne County Health Department is reminding the public that Narcan is available free of charge to all Wayne County residents. With the support from local partners, Wayne County is able to sustain efforts in addressing one of the most urgent public health threats throughout the country. Presently, drug overdose is the leading cause of…… read more »
NCDOT To Close Part Of NC 42 In Wilson County This Weekend
Starting tomorrow, the NCDOT says expect delays if you are driving in Wilson County. Officials say both directions of N.C. 42 east of U .S. 301 are scheduled to close beginning at 7 p.m. Construction crews will be installing a larger-diameter drainage pipe underneath the pavement. A detour will send motorists along Varnell Road, Weaver…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Hazel Powered By Jackson & Sons
Meet Hazel! Hazel is a 6-year-old spayed female. Hazel is a domestic shorthair tortoiseshell. Hazel is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find her 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 adoption through Wayne…… read more »
