Kinston Police find a gunshot victim while out on patrol. Around midnight Tuesday, officers with the Kinston Police Department were conducting a proactive enforcement in high crime areas. On the 500 block of Emmanuel Street, one of the officers spotted 43-year-old Johanna Lebron of Kinston suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to her upper leg. …… read more »
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KPD: Officers Find Gunshot Victim On Emmanuel St.
WCC Marks National Apprenticeship Week With New Agreements
It is National Apprenticeship Week. Wayne Community College is marking this week by celebrating the vital role apprenticeships play in creating a qualified and highly-skilled workforce. WCC’s Apprenticeship Coordinator Kristie Norton says there were only a few apprentice programs scattered across Wayne County prior to 2018. Now, WCC has over 35 registered apprentices representing various…… read more »
Goldsboro Woman Accused Of Filing Fake Insurance Claims
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina woman has been arrested after state insurance officials say she filed fake insurance claims suggesting she was the victim of theft, vandalism and electrical problems. North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey on Friday said 43-year-old Reina Esmeralda Foster of Goldsboro is charged with 10 counts each of insurance…… read more »
Mount Olive Seeks Entries, Grand Marshal For Christmas Parade
The Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce will host their annual Christmas parade in downtown Mount Olive on Saturday, December 5 at 10:00 a.m. Parade applications are now available at the Mount Olive Chamber office (123 N. Center Street) and on the chamber website (www.moachamber.com). The deadline to submit applications is November 20th. Entries received…… read more »
Virtual UMO Alumni Homecoming Event Planned
“One of the most cherished traditions at the University of Mount Olive is Homecoming and Pickle Classic Weekend,” said Assistant Director of Alumni Relations Anna Whitman. “The weekend is a time for alumni to gather and relive those special moments that were created during their time at the University.” Whitman noted, that due to COVID-19,…… read more »
WCPS Explores Opening On-Base School
There’s talk of opening a new WCPS school on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro. At last week’s Board of Education meeting, interim Superintendent Dr. James Merrill announced Wayne County Public Schools was exploring the “exciting” idea with Seymour Johnson officials. Dr. Merrill says they’ve looked at a few buildings on the base for…… read more »
KPD Seeks Info On Weekend Shooting
A weekend shooting in Kinston puts one person in the hospital. Around 8 PM Saturday, KPD officers responded to a report of shots fired in the area of St. John’s Village. While en route, the officers were informed of a gunshot victim that had just arrived at UNC Lenoir. The victim, 24-year-old Khalil R. Branch,…… read more »
Two Hospitalized Following Sunday Afternoon Shooting
Two people are injured in a weekend shooting in Goldsboro. Around 1:30 PM Sunday, officers with the Goldsboro Police Department received a call of shots fired near the 900 block of N. Carolina Street. The responding officers located several vehicles that had been struck by gunfire. A short time later, officers were notified that 31-year-old…… read more »
Mount Olive Plans Christmas Open House, Light Up Events
The Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce announces their annual Mount Olive Christmas Open House Celebration. The event will be held on Friday, December 4th from 6-8 p.m. in downtown Mount Olive. All activities will take place along Center Street. This year, the set up will be different due to the pandemic. “We organized the…… read more »
UMO’s Katrina Lee Earns National Certification
Katrina Lee, Director of Financial Aid at the University of Mount Olive, recently completed a certification that few in academia possess. Offered through the National Association of Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), the Financial Aid Administrator Certification (FAAC) is a rigorous program that enhances the financial aid community, promotes professional development, encourages continuous learning, and inspires…… read more »
