Goldsboro residents had the opportunity to hear from city council and mayoral candidates during Wednesday evening’s candidates forum hosted by the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce at the Maxwell Center.… read more »
Category Archives: Local
Candidates Share Their Goals on Night One of Forum
GFD Responds to Structure Fire on Central Heights Road
On Thursday, at approximately 10:11 a.m., Goldsboro Fire Department units were dispatched to a structure fire at 3201 Central Heights Road, Lot 217.… read more »
Early Voting in General Election Gets Underway
Early voting for the Nov. 7 general election began on Thursday and continues through Nov. 4.… read more »
HBCU Alumni and Prospective Students Gather for College Fair
HBCU alumni, representatives, and prospective students turned out to the HBCU College Fair hosted by the Wayne County HBCU Alliance on Wednesday evening at the W.A. Foster Recreation Center.… read more »
WCPL Opens Learning Studio Resource Center
Wayne County Public Library’s Learning Studio Resource Center officially opened on Oct.12, with a ribbon cutting by the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce. … read more »
Multiple High School Football Games Moved to Thursday Night
Due to rain in the forecast for Wayne County and surrounding areas on Friday night, multiple local high schools have moved their games to Thursday night.… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Carlton Powered by Jackson & Sons
This week’s Pet of the Week powered by Jackson & Sons is “Carlton.” Carlton is a sweet loving 3-month-old male black and tan German Shepherd. Carlton loves to give kisses and hugs and lots of love. Visit the Wayne County Animal Shelter to meet Carlton and give him a FUR-EVER home. Come visit Carlton or…… read more »
GoFundMe Started for Females Involved in ATV Crash at Busco Beach
A GoFundMe account has been created to help two females who were seriously injured during an ATV crash the weekend of Oct. 7-8 at Busco Beach.… read more »
Town of Princeton Receives $4,092,000 in Grants for Local Needs
In the 2023 state budget, the town of Princeton received $4,092,000 for water and sewer upgrades, flood mitigation, and community faculties.… read more »
NWE Teacher Named WCPS NCCAT Empower Beginning Teacher of the Year
PIKEVILLE – Northwest Elementary art teacher, Sarah Irick, has been named the North Carolina Center For The Advancement Of Teaching (NCCAT) 2024 Empower Beginning Teacher of the Year for Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS). The surprise announcement for the second-year teacher, along with a presentation of balloons and a sign, was made by the WCPS superintendent and Human Resources Department at a staff meeting.
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