The U.S. Department of Labor released information of a federal investigation that has recovered $157,287 in back wages for 65 workers after finding that a Goldsboro-based restaurant’s pay practices denied the workers their full wages by keeping portions of their earned tips. According to the press release, The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division determined…… read more »
Want to be a vendor? Enter a cook team? Sponsor? Reserve your own tailgate space to enjoy the day? Pickles, Pigs and Swigs, presented by Smithfield Foods in downtown Mount Olive, has room for you. Organizers are heading into the final month of preparation for the second annual celebration of Mount Olive favorites: award-winning Eastern…… read more »
Dr. Patricia A. “Patty” Pfeiffer has been officially installed as the as the seventh president (ninth executive) of Wayne Community College. Thursday’s inauguration ceremony brought together WCC faculty, staff, and students with local community leaders and representatives from colleges and universities from across the state to see her accept the mantle of her office. Pfeiffer…… read more »
Residents of the Eastern Carolina Council of Governments region are encouraged to attend upcoming public workshops to provide input on strategies and projects that aim to build future community resilience. The regional in-person meetings are an opportunity for people who live or work in these areas to weigh in on project ideas to be included in a…… read more »
On October 11, 2022 at approximately 10:45 p.m., an officer from the Patrol Division (A Shift) of the Goldsboro Police Department was conducting patrols in the area of Stronach Ave and William St when they witnessed a traffic violation and suspected a narcotics violation involving a Jeep Cherokee. The officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop; however, the driver of the Jeep failed to stop resulting in a vehicle…… read more »
This past Saturday, October 8th, United Way of Wayne County hosted its 31st Annual Taste of Wayne in downtown Goldsboro at The Hub. The event kicked off at 11:00 am with live music from Curtis Media Group. Jeff Farrow (WGBR) and Averil Williams (WFMC) were the perfect emcees! They kept the party alive with great…… read more »
Meet Jessa, Jessa is a 4-year-old sweetheart. She is friendly and loving to everyone that meets her. 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 »
A groundbreaking was held for the Goldsboro Business Campus in Goldsboro, NC on Monday. The event was attended by representatives from the City of Goldsboro, Wayne County, Wayne County Development Alliance, its board members, investors, and local industry leaders. The business campus consists of 118 acres and is designed to promote a business incubator environment…… read more »
Wayne Community College is asking the community to contribute to its next building. The college is preparing to construct the Center for Industrial Technology and Engineering (CITE) to house its college-credit industrial manufacturing-related training programs. It will also include space for short-term industrial and manufacturing-related training offered by the Workforce Continuing Education Division. “I’ve very…… read more »
Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two in connection with breaking and entering a motor vehicle. On October 4th, Deputies received a larceny call on Highway 13 South. While deputies were taking the report, other deputies assigned to the warrant team located the suspect’s vehicle at the Marathon gas station in Dudley. The stolen property…… read more »
