Late Saturday afternoon a single vehicle accident occurred on Pineview Cemetery Road near Arrington Bridge Road. Bystanders happen to run up on the accident and call 911 to report the accident with the driver possibly pin -in the vehicle. As firefighters from Indian Springs Fire Department andan EMS unit along with law enforcement arrived on…… read more »
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Single Vehicle Crash Sends Driver to Hospital
WCC Announces Summer 2022 President’s and Dean’s Lists
Wayne Community College has honored 93 students for outstanding academic achievement in the summer 2022 semester. The college recognizes the students listed below as having earned a place on its President’s or Dean’s lists. President’s List To be named to the President’s List for the spring semester, students must have completed at least 12 semester…… read more »
Family Escapes House Fire
Friday morning firefighters from Dudley, Indian Springs, and Arrington Volunteer Fire Departmentsalong with Wayne County EMS station 9 responded to a working house fire in the 1000 block of Sleepy Creek Road. Smoke from the structure could be seen over the treetops as the first fire units arrived on the scene. The fast action of…… read more »
Student Represents WCC on Cybersecurity Panel
A Wayne Community College student was selected to be a member of a panel at an information security symposium. Toni Ramirez was one of five students from community colleges across the state to serve on a Cybersecurity Panel at UNC World View’s Community College Symposium on Information Security in an Interconnected World on Nov. 4.…… read more »
Arrest Made in String of Store Robberies
On November 13, 2022, at approximately 1:18 a.m., officers with the Goldsboro Police Department were dispatched to Speedway at 1221 US 117 South for a report of a Robbery with Dangerous Weapon. Officers made contact with the on-duty clerk who advised that an unknown male that came in and threatened the use of a firearm…… read more »
Downtown Lights Up
It was a magical night in Downtown Goldsboro for Lights Up. Many warm smiling faces, vendors, entertainment, lights, and plenty of holiday cheer! The Christmas season has officially begun. Join Downtown Goldsboro Development Corporation each Tuesday night through December 20th for Free Trolley rides.… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Venus Powered by Jackson & Sons
This week’s spotlight is on Venus, a 2-year-old female Boxer/Terrier mix. She is a very sweet and well-mannered stray. She 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 »
Wayne Representatives Participate in Latino Initiative
A trip to Mexico by four Wayne County residents will lead to cooperation with institutions in that country and innovation in working with the Latino population in this one. Through Go Global NC’s Latino Initiative: Strengthening the Talent Pipeline, three from Wayne Community College – President Patricia Pfeiffer, English Language Acquisition Coordinator Maria Abalo-Zarate, and…… read more »
Pump Prices Fall as Carolinians Prepare for Thanksgiving Road Trip
Gas prices in the Carolinas are falling as Carolinians prepare to hit the road for Thanksgiving. AAA forecasts more than 1.4 million North Carolinians and nearly 740,000 South Carolinians will drive to their destination. “Carolina motorists may have something extra to be thankful for this Thanksgiving,” said Tiffany Wright, spokesperson, AAA – The Auto Club…… read more »
Michael Aram, Inc. Receives Wayne County Industry of the Year Award
Last Thursday, the Wayne County Development Alliance (WCDA) announced that Michael Aram, Inc. received the “Industry of the Year” award during the annual Industry Appreciation Reception. The Michael Aram, Inc. Goldsboro facility serves as a distribution and warehousing center for their handcrafted elegant decor and jewelry. “It is a great honor to have been recognized…… read more »
