This evening, the Wayne County Board of Education unanimously approved the selection of Dr. Marcus (Marc) A. Whichard as the district’s new superintendent. Dr. Whichard was elected to a four-year term under a contract beginning July 1, 2023. “We are very excited to welcome Dr. Whichard and his family to Wayne County,” said Board of…… read more »
A woman died after being shot Tuesday morning. Officers with the Goldsboro Police Department received a call from Kinston Police Department in reference to a shooting around 5:30 am. Kinston Police advised that a female victim had been transported to Lenoir Memorial Hospital suffering from a gunshot wound. She was pronounced deceased. According to the…… read more »
The University of Mount Olive baseball program earned the fourth seed as an automatic qualifier in the upcoming Southeast Regional of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday night. The Trojans will be making their 19th overall appearance in the NCAA Tournament and will face the Peach Belt Conference (PBC) Champion No. 5 seed Georgia Southwestern (34-17)…… read more »
On May 15, 2023, at approximately 11 a.m., officers with the Goldsboro Police Department responded to a report of a robbery in the 1100 block of Parkway Drive. Employees of the business stated that a man entered their building and removed the personal property of one of the employees. A female employee was also assaulted…… read more »
The Wayne County Board of Education held a special called meeting to discuss personnel matters in closed session and discuss the Superintendent’s proposed budget. Dr. Michael Priddy, Interim Superintendent, and Leslie Rouse, Chief Finance Officer, presented the Proposed FY 2023-2024 Budget. They noted that two pages had been updated from the original proposed budget first presented…… read more »
The small Southern town of Seven Springs hosted their Old Timey Day Saturday. The weather was almost perfect as people gathered in then small town along the Neuse River for a fun day of events. Vendorscould be seen along the streets and this year the folks were treated to carriage rides, and games for the…… read more »
Saturday’s warm weather and clear skies were perfect for the 6th Annual Touch A Truck event held at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. Touch A Truck benefits the Partnership for Children of Wayne County. A large number of trucks and other equipment were on display for all the kids and adults. The families enjoyed the time…… read more »
Late Saturday afternoon firefighters from Arrington Fire Department responded to the scene of a two vehicle crash on Emmaus Church Road and Stagecoach Lane. As firefighters arrived on the scene one of the vehicles involved in a two vehicle crash was engulfed in flames. Both drivers of the vehicles managed to get out unharmed before…… read more »
Spring Creek High School students had the opportunity to take part in their first Career Day event outsidein the bus parking lot. The students got a chance to talk and see some of the many careers that are offered to them right here in their community. Fire and EMS along with Law Enforcement had theirequipment…… read more »
The Cures for the Colors Survivor Banquet is scheduled for Saturday, June 24th at 10:00 AM at the Maxwell Center. The event is free for all cancer survivors and one guest. Brunch will be served, Steve Jones will be singing, and there will be chances to win several door prizes. The event is sponsored by…… read more »
