Our photographer Bobby Williams captured this moment of clear reflection at a Wayne County area pond this week. … read more »
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County Announces Construction Of New Fremont Elementary School
Northern Wayne County will be getting a new elementary school. Wednesday, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, Wayne County Board of Education, County of Wayne leaders, school district administrators, and Town of Fremont leaders came together at the Fremont Town Hall for the announcement of a new Fremont Elementary school. The school district and county…… read more »
Dr. Croom Appointed President Of UMO
The University of Mount Olive Board of Trustees has publically announced they appointed Dr. H. Edward Croom as President. The news came from Board Chair Earl W. Worley, in a message to students, faculty and staff. Croom will be the sixth president to serve at the University’s helm since its inception in 1951. Croom initially…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Fauci Powered By Jackson & Sons
Fauci is a very laid back feline. He’s approximately 1-year-old. Fauci has very expressive eyes and can’t wait to see his new home! Click here to view all the pets available for adoption through Wayne County Animal Services. The Wayne County Animal Shelter is located at 1600 Clingman Street in Goldsboro. Jackson &…… read more »
Vehicles Collide At Mar-Mac Intersections (PHOTOS)
Wednesday afternoon, Mar-Mac firefighters along with a Wayne County EMS paramedic crew were sent to the scene of a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Genoa Crossing and Highway 117. The collision was between a Jeep SUV and a passenger car. The Jeep was struck in the back passenger side quarter panel as it…… read more »
Arts Council Accepting Grant Applications
The Arts Council of Wayne County is accepting applications for North Carolina CARES for Arts grants through Nov. 9, 2020. The North Carolina General Assembly designated $9.4 million federal CARES Act funds for arts councils and arts organizations to mitigate business disruptions caused by COVID-19. The North Carolina Arts Council will distribute these funds on…… read more »
Case Farms To Hold Open House For Potential Employees
Case Farms in Goldsboro is looking to hire its next flock of employees. The company is holding an open house at its facility at 330 Pecan Road this Saturday, October 24, from 9 AM – 3 PM. During this time, visitors can complete an application, interview and pre-employment process (including a drug and hearing test)…… read more »
Cooper: State Remains In Phase 3 Another Three Weeks
With trends moving in the wrong direction across the state, Gov. Roy Cooper says North Carolina will remain paused in Phase 3 of its reopening plan for another three weeks. The governor made the announcement during an online press briefing Wednesday. Gov. Cooper says the state is working with county partners encouraging enhanced prevention efforts. Wearing a…… read more »
County Warns COVID-19 Cases Are Increasing Again
4,000. Wayne County reached that unfortunate milestone of 4,000 total positive cases of COVID-19 this week. There are currently 323 estimated active cases of coronavirus in Wayne County. At Tuesday’s county board meeting, the commissioners heard an update from Wayne County Health Director Dr. Brenda Weis regarding the surging numbers. She says the county is…… read more »
WCPS Finance Officer Completes First Week On The Job
Last week, Leslie Rouse spent her first days on the job as the Chief Finance Officer of Wayne County Public Schools. Rouse has 13 years of school budgetary and finance experience. She began her career in 2007 as a federal programs and Career & Technical Education administrative assistant with Lenoir County Schools. In 2013 she…… read more »
