The United Way of Wayne County is well on its way to impacting the lives of more than 17,000 with its 2021 Community Campaign. Thanks to investors, the United Way is at 48% of its $850,000 goal. United Way of Wayne County thanks its Major Investors, many of which are listed below. The 2021 Community…… read more »
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United Way Thanks Investors As Campaign Surpasses 40% Of Goal
Wayne County Nov. 2 Election Results
RESULTS FROM THE NOV. 2 MUNICIPAL AND SANITARY DISTRICT ELECTION IN WAYNE COUNTY Town of Pikeville Mayor Garrett Johnson – 64 Write-In (Miscellaneous) – 3 Town of Pikeville Commissioner (Vote for 2) Nick Katsenios – 43 David (Matt) Thomas – 53 Write-In (Miscellaneous) – 24 Town of Seven Springs Mayor Stephen Ray Potter – 8…… read more »
Suspect Charged With Possessing Weapon Of Mass Destruction
On Saturday, Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the report of a suspicious vehicle in the southern area of the county. Deputies arrived and found two males inside a partially burnt residence. During the investigation, a short barreled rifle was found inside the vehicle operated by 37-year-old Bradley S. Harper of Goldsboro. Harper was…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Tuxedo Powered By Jackson & Sons
Meet Tuxedo! This fine feline looks like she’s sharply dressed for a night on the town. Tuxedo is a very sweet and laid-back cat. She is a 3-year-old domestic shorthair/mix. Tuxedo 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…… read more »
Down Home In Goldsboro: Jewish Life Across The Centuries
This Thursday, November 4 at 6:00 PM in the Moffatt Auditorium at Wayne Community College, the Wayne County Public Library will host a lecture with Dr. Leonard Rogoff titled Down Home in Goldsboro: Jewish Life Across the Centuries. Dr. Rogoff will present an overview of the development of the Jewish community in Wayne County, highlighting…… read more »
Third Graders Experience STEM At UMO
“I never knew that it took 21 days for a chicken to grow inside of an egg,” said a third Northwest Elementary School grader from rom Mrs. Kester’s class. The student was one of over 650 to attend UMO’s Annual STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) on the Green event. The event featured 37 interactive…… read more »
Sheriff’s Office Searches For Missing Juvenile
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing juvenile. 16-year-old Adreni Morales-Mendez told a family member that she was not going to school on October 28th, and then left, walking off from her residence on Camp Jubilee Road. Morales-Mendez did not have any belongings with her when she left, nor did she leave…… read more »
Masks Become Optional At WCPS Starting Wednesday
Masks will be optional in Wayne County Public Schools starting this week. Monday, the Wayne County Board of Education voted 5-2 and approved making masks optional for WCPS students, staff, and visitors beginning this Wednesday, November 3. WCPS reminds the school board’s decision only impacts mask wearing during the school day. Athletic rules specific to…… read more »
Gaylor Officially Joins Goldsboro City Council
The new District 5 representative is seated on the Goldsboro City Council. Monday evening, Charles P. Gaylor, IV was sworn-in to office. Gaylor takes over the District 5 seat, which was vacated when David Ham was appointed to serve as Mayor of the City of Goldsboro. Gaylor will serve for the remainder of the term,…… read more »
WCAE & WCPS Launch “We Love Our School” Campaign
Beginning Monday, November 1st, a joint “We Love Our School” campaign between the Wayne County Association of Educators and Wayne County Public Schools officially kicked off in conjunction with Parent & Family Engagement Month. As a part of the campaign, a special “We Love Our School” t-shirt sale initiative will be held to help raise…… read more »
