This week, Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) presented its 2022-23 Volunteer of the Year Award to Jan Cagle, a Dillard Middle volunteer, during a district reception held at the WCPS Professional Development & Family Engagement Center. Mrs. Cagle has invested approximately two hundred and ninety volunteer hours this school year supporting Dillard Middle students and…… read more »
Goldsboro Police Department K9s Lark and Reno will receive bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Lark’s vest is sponsored by Elaine Miller of Lillington, NC and will be embroidered with the sentiment “Gifted by Angus and Tucker.” K9 Reno’s vest is sponsored…… read more »
On Tuesday, April 18, Norwayne Middle students won the North Carolina Region 2 Middle School Battle of the Books competition. The team qualified for the regional competition after winning the WCPS Middle School Battle of the Books Competition in March. The team will now head to the State-level competition on Friday, May 5. “The coaches…… read more »
Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a Warsaw man for attempted first-degree murder. According to the report, the Wayne County 911 Center received a call in reference to a subject shot at 109 Clint Drive in Dudley, NC on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at approximately 1:59 am. Deputies responded to the residence and located…… read more »
This week’s spotlight is on Lia, a Domestic Shorthair mix that is very sweet and friendly. Age 3 years Gender Female Size Large Color Black/Brown Spayed/Neutered No Declawed No Housetrained Unknown Lia is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find her FUR-ever home. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services call 919-731-1439 option “0” or email [email protected].… read more »
The Wayne County Summer Youth Employment Program is back, and applications are open for the summer of 2023! This exciting program opens paid work opportunities for high school and college students to learn valuable skills in local government, financial literacy, and workplace training. The application deadline is May 12, 2023, and work will begin on…… read more »
Rising kindergartners will soon have the opportunity to visit their new school. Wayne County Public Schools will hold its Kindergarten Registration Week, April 24-28 across all 13 elementary schools for families to pick up or drop off enrollment forms. On Friday April 28th, a special Kindergarten Registration Day will be held from 8:30 a.m. to…… read more »
Southeastern Cancer Care’s Cures for the Colors Gala and Reverse Raffle raised over $31,000 to help people battling cancer in Eastern North Carolina. Southeastern Cancer Care held its first-ever Cures for the Colors Gala and Reverse Raffle on Saturday, April 15th at the Maxwell Center. Over 225 people came together to raise awareness and support…… read more »
The Goldsboro City Council Chamber was overflowing last night with supporters of the family of Joyonna Persall. Persall died and five other teens were injured in a shooting last Wednesday on N. Leslie St. and E. Walnut St. Dozens of people came to the council meeting to ask for something to be done about the…… read more »
The Farmer’s Day event brought out a large crowd Saturday morning at the Farmers Market at the Maxwell Center.… read more »
