Wayne County’s first responders are getting a boost in their wireless communications thanks to the FirstNet® network expansion currently underway by AT&T. AT&T has added a new, purpose-built cell site in the La Grange area. This new site is giving first responders on FirstNet – America’s public safety network – access to always-on, 24-hours-a-day priority…… read more »
One WCPS school will have a new principal later this month and five others will have new principals in the new year. Last week, the Wayne County Board of Education approved the following principal changes during its regularly scheduled monthly meeting: Mount Olive Middle assistant principal, Thomas Young, Jr., will be the new principal of…… read more »
A pair of juveniles lead law enforcement on a chase across Eastern Carolina. Just after 1 AM Monday morning, Kinston Police officers checked out a suspicious vehicle occupied by two juveniles behind Premier Theatre on the 1100 block of Hill Farm Road. The driver attempted to back over one of the officers who managed to…… read more »
In honor of Veterans Day this week, veteran and active-duty military ride Goldsboro-Wayne Transportation Authority buses for free from today, Monday, November 8 through Saturday, November 13. Just show a military ID or DD-214 with photo ID prior to boarding and enjoy the free ride. Visit RideGWTA.com for schedules and route maps.… read more »
Buddy Pipkin (right) was named the Goldsboro Golden K Kiwanian of the Year for 2020-2021 at the club’s annual awards ceremony on Thursday. Pipkin currently serves as the club’s secretary. Presenting the award is Bob Hill (left), chairman of the awards committee and a past Kiwanian of the Year. The Golden K Kiwanis Club meets…… read more »
Students planning to take classes at Wayne Community College next semester should apply now for admission and financial aid. Before new students can sign up for Spring 2022 classes, they must be accepted into the college. The steps that new students need to take can be found at www.waynecc.edu/apply-now/. Registration for Spring college credit courses…… read more »
Daylight saving time ended at 2 a.m. Sunday, when we turned our clocks back one hour. This change can present challenges for drivers as it gets darker sooner, so many late afternoon commutes will be at dusk. NCDOT’s top priority is safety, so be prepared for the switch by following these tips: Make sure your…… read more »
Every week, Saluting Seymour and SoundScope highlight an airman serving at the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro. Airman 1st Class Maxim White from the 4th Fighter Wing White has been in the Air Force for two years. His hometown is Gastonia, NC, and White says he joined because he says the Air Force is…… read more »
Saturday’s cool and windy weather didn’t stop people from attending the 101st Veterans Day Parade and Memorial Service in Warsaw. Thousands of people lined the parade route to watch and honor our veterans. The day’s events got underway early Saturday morning with a Memorial Service hosted by Warsaw VFW Post 9810 Commander Dwight Carlton as he…… read more »
The University of Mount Olive will hold its annual Homecoming and Pickle Classic festivities November 17-21. Plans are being made for events and activities to engage alumni, current students, faculty, staff, and community members of all ages. A 70th Anniversary Founders Day worship service will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, November 17, at…… read more »
