(GDN) — Wayne County’s unemployment rate continues its downward trend. The latest figures from the N.C. Department of Commerce show Wayne County’s seasonally unadjusted jobless rate dropped to 3.4% in December. That’s a slight improvement from the 3.6% unemployment rate reported in November, and well-improved from the 6.2% rate recorded in December of 2020. The…… read more »
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Wayne County’s Jobless Rate Declined Again In December
NC Homeowner Assistance Fund Opens Statewide
The NC Homeowner Assistance Fund is now accepting applications from North Carolina homeowners whose finances were impacted by the pandemic and who need assistance with housing-related expenses. Established through the2021 American Rescue Plan to prevent mortgage delinquencies, defaults, displacements and foreclosures for homeowners experiencing financial difficulties due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Fund offers assistance…… read more »
Wayne County Absconders Of The Month
February Absconders of the Month from Wayne County Probation and Parole… read more »
PIC OF THE DAY: Out For A Saturday Morning Stroll
Our photographer Bobby Williams spotted this deer out playing in a field, enjoying a sunny Saturday morning.… read more »
February Is The Time To Prune Muscadine Grapes
It is that time of the year again to begin many pruning chores in the landscape and garden. One of the major pruning chores includes pruning grapevines. The common type of grapevine grown in Eastern North Carolina is muscadines. Muscadine grapes are native to the Southeastern United States and are easier to grow than other…… read more »
New Partnership Provides UMO Students Access To 24/7 Tutoring
The University of Mount Olive Learning Commons has partnered with Tutor.com, one of the world’s largest online tutoring services, to provide 24/7 online tutoring services for the University’s 2,000+ traditional, adult, and graduate students. Through the partnership, UMO students can access on-demand, 1-to-1 learning support from Tutor.com’s expert tutors. With offerings spanning more than 250…… read more »
WCSO: Suspect Wields Knife During Family Dollar Robbery (PHOTOS)
(GDN) – Around 12:40 PM on Thursday, Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Family Dollar store on the 3800 block of U.S. 117 Alt. where a suspect had reportedly brandished a weapon. The irate man had yelled at the store clerk and then chased her while brandishing a large knife. The clerk managed to…… read more »
Three Arrested During Goldsboro/Wayne County Drug Task Force Investigation
(GDN) — Three Goldsboro residents are arrested on drug and weapon charges following a raid by the local drug task force. The Goldsboro/Wayne County Drug Task Force says it’s been investigating narcotics and weapons violations in the Lincoln Homes area in the city. A search warrant was executed at a home on the 1100 block…… read more »
Commissioners Proclaim Black History Month In Wayne County
(GDN) – Wayne County is celebrating Black History Month. At its Tuesday, February 1st meeting, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners officially proclaimed February as Black History Month in Wayne County. Commissioner Antonio Williams read the proclamation. The proclamation states “much of Wayne County’s honor, strength and stature can be attributed to the diversity of…… read more »
Museum’s Black History Exhibit Opens Saturday
The Wayne County Museum’s annual Black History exhibit will open on Saturday, February 5. This year the show is entitled “Culture & Community”, and it explores the historic Black neighborhoods of Goldsboro and Mount Olive. The show will focus on the churches, schools, businesses, and community leaders that made up the heart & soul of…… read more »
