All of the six people shot Wednesday in Goldsboro were teenagers. Police say the ShotSpotter system and 911 callers alerted them to an incident near N. Leslie St. and E. Walnut St. at around 6:30 pm. Five juveniles were in stable condition at UNC Health Wayne Wednesday evening. 15-year-old Joyonna Pearsall, a high school sophomore,…… read more »
Wayne County Animal Services will be hosting four rabies clinics to encourage residents to have their pets vaccinated for only $5. North Carolina General Statute 130A-185 requires that any owner of a dog, cat or ferret shall have their animal vaccinated by four months of age and keep the animal currently vaccinated against rabies. Residents…… read more »
Art and science will get equal billing during Wayne Community College’s upcoming Earth Day event. “The Art of Science” will be a free carnival-style walk-through celebration of STEAM: science, technology, engineering, art, and math. It will take place at the college 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, April 22. It is open to the whole family…… read more »
Five Wayne Community College students have earned the title of Global Scholar. Jo Bacia, Sriya Patel, Grace Evans, Caleb Mitchell, and Mayra Herran completed the college’s Scholars of Global Distinction program. Each student completed 15 or more credit hours of globally intensive courses, participated in at least eight “passport” events (international activities and dialogues) and…… read more »
The Cures for the Colors Gala and Reverse Raffle, happening this Saturday, is sold out. Attendees are in for an exciting evening, including a photo booth, music from 581 South, a 50/50 raffle in addition to the reverse raffle, and more. However, the Gala is more than just a fun night; it is a chance…… read more »
Al the victims of the Leslie Street shooting incident were teenagers, and a 15-year-old died from her injuries. Update from the Goldsboro Police Department: On April 12, 2023, at approximately 6:30 p.m., officers with the Goldsboro Police Department received several alerts from the ShotSpotter gunfire detection system in the area of N. Leslie St. and E. Walnut St.…… read more »
The Wayne County Junior Livestock Show & Sale is scheduled for Thursday, April 13, 2023 at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. Sponsored by the Wayne County Livestock Development Association (WCLDA) and Wayne County Cooperative Extension, this project gives youth in our community an opportunity to develop basic skills in selection, management, exhibition, and marketing of animals.…… read more »
The Goldsboro Police Department has selected Bryant Canady as the new major of the Investigative Services Bureau. Canady will start his new position April 19, with a starting salary of $83,627.64. Canady has been with the Goldsboro Police Department for 20 years. He was hired in 2003 and assigned to patrol in the Operations Bureau.…… read more »
This week’s spotlight is on Leo, a Retriever/Labrador mix that is very sweet and friendly. Age 3 years Gender Male Size Large Color Black/White Spayed/Neutered Declawed No Housetrained Unknown Leo is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find his FUR-ever home. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services call 919-731-1439 option “0” or email [email protected].… read more »
Today, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded a total of $5,417,644 million in funding. The Board awarded $2,359,000 in funding to support projects through the Open Grants Program, $2,060,000 in funding to support scholarships for students to attend North Carolina community colleges, and $748,644 in funding to support a project through the Community-Based Grants Initiative in the…… read more »
