Feeding birds in your backyard is a great way to add some life and color to a cold, winter landscape. There are many different bird species who can visit a feeder. The type of landscape habitat you have in your backyard will determine how many and the types of birds who visit. A landscape that…… read more »
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Attract Birds To Your Garden This Winter
WCC Law Enforcement Ceremony Celebrates Six Cadets & One Dean
Wayne Community College celebrated the cadets who completed its 79th Basic Law Enforcement Training academy and the woman who oversaw almost all of those academies in a graduation ceremony last month. The six cadets who completed the college’s academy received certificates to work as sworn law enforcement officers in North Carolina. Certificates were conferred on:…… read more »
North Carolina News – January 7
BC-US–Capitol Riot-Mother Sentenced Mom who took her child into Capitol during riot gets prison A North Carolina woman who brought her 14-year-old son into the U.S. Capitol during last year’s riot has been sentenced to three months imprisonment. During Friday’s sentencing hearing, U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly said she finds it difficult to comprehend why…… read more »
COVID-19 Cases Soar In Wayne County
(GDN) – As is being seen across the state, Wayne County is experiencing a staggering jump in coronavirus cases. According to Thursday’s figures from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, 1,191 confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported in Wayne County over the past two weeks. Wayne County has recorded 336 coronavirus-related deaths since…… read more »
County Approves Incentives For New Hosokawa Facility
(GDN) — Wayne County approves economic incentives for a new employer. This week, the Wayne County Commissioners gave the okay for a $240,000 incentive grant for Hosakawa Micron International. Wayne County Development Alliance President Mark Pope gave information on the incentives during Tuesday’s County Board meeting. The incentive grant is payable over over ten years…… read more »
Honor Society Inducts New Members In Video Ceremony
Wayne Community College’s Upsilon Chi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges, has inducted 67 new members. Phi Theta Kappa members represent the top 10 percent of students enrolled in two-year schools. To be invited into the society, WCC students must show academic achievement with a minimum grade point average…… read more »
Hope Restorations Ready To Begin Renovating Nile Street Home
(GDN) — More help for those recovering from addiction in Wayne County. The County of Wayne and City of Goldsboro donated 807 Nile Street to Hope Restorations in 2021. Hope Restorations has received a grant and will work with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office to renovate the property. Chris Jenkins, Executive Director of Hope…… read more »
Rev. Barber Tests Positive For COVID-19, Says Symptoms Mild
GOLDSBORO, N.C. (AP) — The Rev. William Barber II says he has tested positive for coronavirus. The Goldsboro minister and civil rights leader announced Wednesday night that he tested positive as part of his regular testing routine. He says his symptoms are mild so far and he’s following CDC guidelines to notify his close contacts…… read more »
U.S. Quidditch Returns To Goldsboro In 2022
Visit Goldsboro, the travel and tourism department for the City of Goldsboro and Wayne County, is proud to announce the U.S. Quidditch organization has chosen Goldsboro as its host city for the 2022 Mid-Atlantic Regional Championships. The tournament will take place at the Bryan Multi-Sports Complex on November 19 – 20, 2022. The event will…… read more »
Registration Open For 2022 Jr. Livestock Show & Sale
(GDN) — Local youth can now register for the 2022 Wayne County Jr. Livestock Show and Sale. Youth can show lambs, goats, heifers, or hogs. Those 5 – 18 years old are welcome to participate. Visit https://wayne.ces.ncsu.edu/2022/01/2022-show-and-sale/ to register for the show and sale.… read more »
