Representative Raymond Smith announced that funding was awarded to Wayne County for the Drinking Water and Wastewater Project. This funding is part of the $789.4 million that has been awarded to 385 projects in communities across the state. The following was awarded:Drinking Water – Pikeville, Town of 2022 ARPA Water SystemImprovements $4,100,000 Wayne Drinking WaterGoldsboro,…… read more »
Sheriff Larry Pierce released the following statement on Friday. In Honor of Sgt. Matthew Fishman, our office will be closed Tuesday,August 9th. We are truly sorry for any inconvenience this may havecaused you but we would like for all our staff to be in attendance as welay this Hero to rest. If you need immediate…… read more »
It was an exciting year for Katie Gates, of Winston Salem, NC. In fact, 2020 was supposed to be “HER YEAR.” She was finally going to graduate from high school and head off to college. Then, COVID-19 came and turned her world upside down. “We got the news that high school would be out for…… read more »
Late Saturday afternoon firefighters from Arrington along with EMS were dispatched to the scene of a single vehicle accident on Country Club Road near Club Knolls Road. A single silver passenger vehicle driven by a male was heading west when it approached a slightcurve in the road. The vehicle ran off the right shoulder of…… read more »
Representative Raymond Smith announced today that the Golden LEAF Board of Directors voted to award funds for the following projects in the amount of $199,706.78 to the University of Mount Olive for simulation equipment to support the development of a BSN program that will train 100 RNs each year for positions within Wayne and surrounding…… read more »
There were no tassels to turn. Loose orange tops and bottoms replaced formal robes. Instead of a grand hall, the graduates sat in grey plastic chairs along an austere cement block wall. Every movement of their hands as they looked at their documents was made in pairs, their handcuffs reminding them that they had accomplished…… read more »
It has been nice to finally have rain over the past few weeks. We usually see fire ant mounds being more prominent this time of year especially after heavy rains. Fire ants are indeed a pesky insect that everyone deals with at one time or another. Red imported fire ants are a pest in home…… read more »
Yesterday was a special day for Wayne County Public Schools, Wayne County Government, and the Town of Fremont with a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Fremont Elementary. Dozens of elected officials, dignitaries, invited guests, local leaders, and members of the public came together for the historic event. “I sincerely appreciate my colleagues on the Wayne…… read more »
Sergeant Fishman’s patrol car sits in front of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Annex with a wreath draped across the hood as a memorial. A procession carrying Sergeant Fishman will make its way home to Wayne County on Friday. This escort is expected to leave ECU Medical (Vidant) around 10 am and travel to…… read more »
Wayne County Public Schools held its Summer Graduation Tuesday. Fifteen students from six high schools were recognized at this year’s Summer Graduation. Eleven seniors crossed the stage to receive their diplomas, and together turned their tassels and took their first steps as WCPS graduates. Superintendent Dr. David Lewis and Wayne County Board of Education Chair…… read more »
