– From the Office of Rep. John Bell – The North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association has recognized House Majority Leader John R. Bell, IV as a 2021 Defender of Public Safety for his work during the 2021 legislative session to support law enforcement and public safety in North Carolina. During a session which saw a heavy…… read more »
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Rep. Bell Recognized As “2021 Defender of Public Safety”
City To Host Virtual Event Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
For the second year, the City of Goldsboro’s Commission on Community Relations and Development will host a virtual event honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The theme of this year’s event is “Empowering Our Community, Building Peace: It Starts with Me.” The event will stream live at noon Monday, Jan. 17, on the City’s Facebook…… read more »
Raleigh All Veterans Job Fair Set For Thursday At Vaughn Towers At Carter-Finley Stadium
DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and RecruitMilitary® will co-host the Raleigh All Veterans Job Fair at Vaughn Towers at Carter-Finley this Thursday, January 13th from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST. The event is free to veterans, their spouses, active-duty military personnel and members of the National Guard and Reserve. More than 900 employers actively seeking…… read more »
Lenoir County Sheriff Investigates String Of Overnight Vehicle Break-Ins
(GDN) — The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office says it has taken numerous reports of vehicles being entered illegally overnight between Monday and Tuesday. The break-ins occurred in the areas of La Grange, North Lenoir, Institute, Jason, as well as surrounding areas including Greene and Wayne counties. Sheriff Ronnie Ingram wants to ensure all of the…… read more »
WCPS To Make Masks Mandatory Based On Individual School Exclusion Rates
(GDN) — A stricter masking protocol is implemented across Wayne County Public Schools as the omicron variant continues to surge across the state. Ken Derksen, WCPS Executive Director for Community Engagement and Student & Family Support, told the Wayne County Board of Education on Monday the district’s staff continues to work hard, but the easily-spread…… read more »
SBI Receives Record Number Of CyberTips For Second Year In A Row
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation’s Computer Crimes Unit and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force continue to see an increase in the number of CyberTips via the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. In fact, for the second year in a row, the SBI has received a record number of CyberTips…… read more »
Goldsboro’s Assistant City Manager Retires
(GDN) — Goldsboro says goodbye to its Assistant City Manager. Randy Guthrie retired from the Assistant City Manager role on January 1st after more than 17 years with the city. At Monday’s meeting, the Goldsboro City Council approved a resolution honoring Guthrie’s service. City Manager Tim Salmon thanked Guthrie for all he had done for…… read more »
UMO Visitation Day Set For January 22
On Saturday, January 22, prospective Trojans will have the chance to visit campus, and see what the University of Mount Olive has to offer. Registration begins at 9 AM in the Lois K. Murphy Regional Center. High school juniors and seniors and their parents will have the opportunity to tour classrooms, residence halls, the dining…… read more »
WCC Graduates Nurse Aides and Phlebotomists
Wayne Community College recognized 39 graduates of its nurse aide and phlebotomy programs in a formal ceremony. The graduates received certificates and pins that mark their transition from students to professionals. The nurse aide graduates, by city of residence, are: GoldsboroReem Alrobaiey,Anna Anaya-Vega,D’Meka Artis,Maria Castro-Hernandez,Treyvone Cox,Jesula Evariste,Annie Ham,Jennifer Kilpatrick,Britton Knotts,Shakyra McGaha,Monica Williams, andMaddison Zielke-Stover DudleyRaleya…… read more »
That Cough May Not Be COVID: Flu Circulating In N.C.
(GDN) — With so much focus on the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, it can be easy to forget the other potentially deadly virus that rears its ugly head this time of year. Wayne County Board Chair Joe Daughtery got a taste of this year’s flu, and he offered a warning at last week’s county board meeting.…… read more »
