The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program is reminding drivers this Thanksgiving week about their responsibility to buckle up when behind the wheel. Law enforcement will be out patrolling North Carolina roads as part of the Thanksgiving ‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign, starting Monday, Nov. 23, and running through Sunday, Nov. 29. “Our goal is to save lives by increasing public awareness…… read more »
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Thanksgiving “Click It Or Ticket” Campaign Underway
PIC OF THE DAY: It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
Due to the fact that most people are staying at home due to the pandemic, it given some folks more time to break out their Christmas decorations early. Residents can take that extra time and really plan how they want their Christmas lights to look this year. Our photographer Bobby Williams found this display off of N.C. 55 East and…… read more »
County Approves Incentives For Maxwell Center Hotel
Wayne County is making way for the new hotel that will be built next to The Maxwell Center. Monday, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners approved an incentive package for the new Hilton-brand hotel that will be constructed next to The Max. Wayne County Manager Craig Honeycutt says, under the agreement, the county and city would…… read more »
MOPD: Indecent Liberties With A Child Suspect Charged In Two Counties
A Goldsboro man is facing charges including Rape of a Child following a joint investigation. The Mount Olive Police Department and Martin County Sheriff’s Office have announced the arrest of 42-year-old Christopher Foote. The Mount Olive charges against Foote are Statutory Sex Offense by an Adult and Indecent Liberties with a Child. The Martin County…… read more »
WCPS Launches “Connections!” e-Newsletter
This week, Wayne County Public Schools officially released “Connections!”, an e-newsletter intended to highlight positive happenings in schools and across the district. “We want our school district stakeholders to feel connected and in the know about our schools,” states Ken Derksen, Communications & Public Relations Officer. “Every day, there are great things happening in our…… read more »
Governor Cooper Announces Stricter Mask Requirement
With the number of coronavirus cases soaring in North Carolina, Gov. Roy Cooper is announcing a stricter mask requirement for the state. On Monday, Gov. Cooper announced the new executive order will tighten North Carolina’s mask mandate. Under the new requirements, residents will need to wear a mask anytime they are in close proximity with…… read more »
Bond Set At $5 Million For Lenoir Co. Shooting Suspect
A Lenoir County shooting suspect is out of the hospital and in jail. According to the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office, 30-year-old Robert Lee Strother had his first appearance in court on Monday, and he is being held at the W.E. “Billy” Smith Detention Center under a $5 million bond. He faces numerous charges including two…… read more »
DELICIOUS: Food Pantry Hosts Pie Baking Contest (PHOTO GALLERY)
The Make A Difference Food Pantry in Mount Olive held its pie baking contest Saturday morning. Due to social distancing measure, the contestants baked their pies at home and then dropped them off at the pantry. There were a total of 16 pies entered in the contest. The five judges were brought in one or…… read more »
ALL ARE WELCOME: HopesGiving Meal Set For Thursday
Hope for Goldsboro is providing a free Thanksgiving meal to the community. Ja’Shawn Faire, one of the founders of Hope for Goldsboro, say the HopesGiving meal will feature all the typical holiday meal items, including turkey, stuffing, green beans and pie. The Hopesgiving meal is open to everyone, and sit down, delivery and pickup will…… read more »
Faucette Named Outstanding Educator
Julie H. Faucette has been recognized as an outstanding educator. Faucette, an instructor in Wayne Community College’s Academic Foundations Department, received the 2020 Hilda P. Barrow Outstanding Developmental Educator of the Year Award from the North Carolina Organization for Student Success. Faucette teaches study skills courses and success courses that prepare students to function effectively…… read more »
