The Partnership for Children of Wayne County holds it Touch A Truck fundraiser this weekend. Valerie Wallace, the Executive Director of the Partnership for Children, says they’re looking forward to the event especially since last year’s event had to be canceled due to the pandemic. This year, Wallace encourages attendees to participate at their comfort…… read more »
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Partnership’s Touch A Truck Is This Saturday
Howard & Sharlene Scott Honored With Endowment At UMO
Howard and Sharlene Scott were recently honored with the naming of an Endowed Scholarship Fund at the University of Mount Olive. The fund was established by Rachel Crawford, Janice Scott, and James and Judy Pate in honor of Howard and Sharlene’s life-long efforts to promote Christian higher education and support the mission of the University…… read more »
NCDOT: Over 6 Million Pounds Of Roadside Litter Collected This Year
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s crews, contractors and volunteers have collected more than 6 million pounds of litter from roadsides and are on pace to exceed the record for litter collection set in 2019. As of Wednesday, 6.3 million pounds of litter have been picked up from roadsides as a part of this year’s litter removal…… read more »
Weekend Vaccine Event To Include Walmart Gift Card Giveaway
The Wayne County Health Department will be hosting a Pfizer vaccine clinic this Saturday, May 22, for anyone needing a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The clinic will be from 9 AM – 1 PM at Spring Creek Middle School, 3579 NC-111 in Seven Springs. Recipients are asked to schedule an appointment at www.waynegov.com/vaccine,…… read more »
Shriners Fish Fry In Mount Olive This Friday
The Wayne Shrine Club’s Annual Spring Fish Fry returns this Friday, May 21. The Shriners will be cooking up the fish and fixings on Highway 55 next to Robert’s Machine Shop in Mount Olive. The drive-thru and carry-out plates will be available from 11 AM – 2 PM and from 4 – 7 PM. The Mount Olive spot…… read more »
County Keeps Up Vaccination Effort As Demand Drops
Wayne County will keep vaccinating residents until no one else wants a shot. County Manager Craig Honeycutt provided an update on the immunization efforts from the Wayne County Health Department at this week’s county board meeting. The Wayne County Health Department reports demand has been decreasing in recent weeks, and supply now outpaces demand. Over…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Jelly Bean Powered By Jackson & Sons
Meet Jelly Bean! He is a 1 – 2-year-old male domestic shorthair cat. Jelly Bean has a beautiful grey and white coat. He is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find his forever home! To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services call 919-731-1439 option “0” or email [email protected] Click here to view…… read more »
United Way Seeks Volunteer Tutors For ‘Unlimited Impact’
Volunteer tutors are needed for a summer learning program in Wayne County. The First Church and United Way of Wayne County in partnership with Wayne County Public Schools, are launching ‘Unlimited Impact,’ a K-8 tutoring program. United Way Executive Director Sherry Archibald appeared on Goldsboro’s Greatest Hits 1150 and 98.3. Archibald says students may suffer from heavy learning…… read more »
Suspect Charged For March Drive-By Shooting In Kinston
A suspect is charged for a drive-by shooting in Kinston. On March 10, Kinston Police officers responded to the 700 block of Dixon Street in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers were notified a 26-year-old male had been shot in the leg and transported himself to UNC-Lenoir Hospital. The victim was treated for his…… read more »
Wayne Prep Holds Food Distribution On Saturday
Wayne Preparatory Academy is hosting a food distribution event this weekend. The drive-thru food distribution begins at 9 AM on Saturday, May 22, and will run until all of the food is gone. The distribution location is 1404-B Patetown Road in Goldsboro. The event is made possible by the Food Bank of Central & Eastern…… read more »
