RALEIGH – The son of an N.C. Department of Transportation employee who was struck and killed by a vehicle last year while working on the roadside is pleading for drivers to slow down and pay attention – especially in work zones.… read more »
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Son of Killed NCDOT Employee Urges for Work Zone Safety
CALM Starting Support Group for Families Affected by Overdose
According to the Wayne County 2021-2022 Community Health Needs Assessment, substance abuse ranks second for factors impacting Quality of Life in Wayne County.
These harsh realities have motivated CALM to collaborate with Melissa Harrell, LCMHC, to host a Family Support Group for family members of addicted loved ones, and families who have lost a loved one to addiction.… read more »
WCC Receives Grant from Anonymous Trust
Wayne Community College, in partnership with James Sprunt, Sampson, and Lenoir Community Colleges, was recently awarded $1 million from Anonymous Trust in support of a new, two-year Latino Initiative called “Train the East.”… read more »
United Way of Wayne County Receives $25,000 Grant From Duke Energy
CHARLOTTE – As North Carolina communities continue to feel financial strain from the rising cost of basic needs, the Duke Energy Foundation is providing $1 million to support nonprofits dedicated to serving low-income communities. These grants will strengthen capacity and increase the impact of local agencies that are on the forefront of helping North Carolinians…… read more »
Students Complete Summer Youth Employment Program
The week of July 24-28, 32 high school students and five college students completed the Wayne County Summer Youth Employment Program and were awarded certificates during a luncheon at The Maxwell Center.… read more »
Community Fills Herman Park for National Night Out
Herman Park was filled with Wayne County residents who turned out in droves on Tuesday evening for the annual National Night Out event.
Music filled the air, vendors had booths set up throughout the park, the Kiwanis Train kept riders happy and the playgrounds were filled with children. … read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Annabell Powered by Jackson & Sons
Meet Annabell, a charming 2 ½-year-old shelter dog with a one-of-a-kind look. This lovely dog stands out from the crowd with her scrunched-up face and beautiful brindle coat. But there is so much more to Annabell than just her unique appearance! She is a true sweetheart with a gentle disposition and an affectionate personality that…… read more »
Princeton Mayor Rains Files for Re-Election
Princeton – Princeton mayor Don Rains, a local businessman and community leader, has filed for re-election.
“Princeton is in the middle of significant community projects such as drainage, water and sewer improvements, and we continue to raise funds to complete the construction of the new community center,” Rains said. The new center will be a venue for family and town events, as well as the Town Library. We have renewed economic success in our community, and I see an even brighter future with the completion of Interstate 42. Our community needs leadership that reaches out and involves the community. We know that change will be coming in our community but we will be prepared by supporting the vision and plans for growth.”… read more »
Southern Wayne Teacher Participates in Georgia-Pacific’s Economic Education Summer Institute
Dudley – Georgia-Pacific, in partnership with the Georgia Council on Economic Education (GCEE), recently completed its third Economic Education Summer Institute for close to 30 high school teachers across the country in Atlanta. Mr. Ron Barnes and Southern Wayne High School were selected to participate in the program through an application process managed by GCEE.… read more »
National Night Out Scheduled for Tuesday at Herman Park
The 40th annual National Night Out is being held on Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Herman Park.
The event is hosted by the Goldsboro Police Department and the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office.… read more »
