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WCPS to Host Classified Job Fairs

WCPS to Host Classified Job Fairs

On Tuesday, June 20, Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) will hold two Classified Job Fairs for prospective bus drivers, cafeteria workers, maintenance staff, transportation staff, instructional assistants, receptionists, and other non-certified positions. The Job Fairs will be held at the WCPS Professional Development & Family Engagement Center from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from…read more »

Driver Arrested After Traffic Stop Nets Drugs & Firearm

Driver Arrested After Traffic Stop Nets Drugs & Firearm

A Dudley man was arrested and charged with multiple drug and gun-related offenses after a traffic stop. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office DWI Task Force conducted a traffic stop and found that 31 year old Jacquarius Sequan Howell had open containers of alcohol in the vehicle. Deputies then conducted a probable cause search and found…read more »

Summer Food Program Begins June 12th

Summer Food Program Begins June 12th

The Rebuilding Broken Places CDC is proud to announce its participation in the Summer Food Service Program. They are committed to providing nutritious meals to all children, free of charge, without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, or orientation.  Meals are offered at the following sites and times: – Greenleaf…read more »

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest

On June 10, 2023, Deputies from the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on Old Grantham Rd and Haywood Dr. due to a traffic violation. During the course of the stop, a search of the vehicle and its occupants was conducted. As a result, 62 year-old Charles Craig Carter was found to be…read more »

Sheriff’s Office Looking for Missing Juvenile

Sheriff’s Office Looking for Missing Juvenile

On June 5th, 2023, at approximately 6:40 am, Paige Rosemarie Davis left her Wayne County residence and has yet to return home. Davis is described as a 16-year-old white female, approx. 5’0’’ tall, 90 pounds, long straight brown hair, and hazel eyes. At the time of the report, Davis was wearing a blue hoodie, pink…read more »

Mayor’s Youth Council Now Accepting Applications

Mayor’s Youth Council Now Accepting Applications

The Community Relations and Development Department of the City of Goldsboro is currently accepting applications for the Mayor’s Youth Council until July 31st. This is an excellent opportunity for students in grades nine through 12 to become involved in their community and make a difference. Membership is open to students attending any of the following…read more »

Post 11 Finishes Strong in the Rain

Post 11 Finishes Strong in the Rain

Wayne County Post 11 and Louisburg Post 105 both were raining points in the rain but Post 11 got the best of Louisburg. Even though it was raining it didn’t stop both teams from putting on a great performance for everyone there to see. Post 11 came away with the big win 14-6. Because both…read more »

Three Sent to Hospital After Single Vehicle Accident

Three Sent to Hospital After Single Vehicle Accident

On Friday night, the Dudley Firefighters were called to respond to a single-vehicle accident at the intersection of Emmaus Church Road and Stanley Chapel Church Road. The accident involved a red vehicle that had veered off the roadway and collided with several trees. The three individuals involved in the accident were transported to the hospital…read more »

Truck and 18-Wheeler Collide Sending Driver to Hospital

Truck and 18-Wheeler Collide Sending Driver to Hospital

On Friday afternoon, firefighters from Grantham were dispatched to a vehicle collision involving an 18-wheeler on Stevens Mill Road, just west of Beaver Dam Road. Upon arrival, fire and EMS personnel discovered that a small pickup truck and an 18-wheeler had collided in a curve. Unfortunately, the driver of the pickup truck sustained injuries and…read more »

Two Wheelers for Tommy Distribute Over 100 Bikes

Two Wheelers for Tommy Distribute Over 100 Bikes

The 2nd Annual Two Wheelers for Tommy event saw a parade of bikes through downtown Goldsboro, culminating at the Hub. The event is held in honor of Tommy King, a passionate advocate for children and community service. Kriquette’s Kidz, the organization behind this event, distributed 102 bikes to underserved children in the community. The Wayne…read more »

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