SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. — Col. Tammy McElhaney, left, 4th Mission Support Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Hans Winkler, incoming 4th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, as he assumes command of the 4th CES during a change of command ceremony at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, July 22, 2022.…… read more »
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles will soon close its Mount Olive driver license office located at 110 N. Chestnut St. The last date services will be provided at that location is July 29. Following the closure, the Mount Olive DMV staff will be reassigned to Wayne County’s other driver license office in Goldsboro (701…… read more »
Wayne Community College will start the “Bison Community Concert Band” this fall. The band is open to anyone 16 years old or older of any skill level. “Everybody will come together for the rehearsals and concerts,” said WCC Music Instructor Randi Chalfant. “Some experience is definitely useful,” said Chalfant. “You will be with people who…… read more »
The price of gas across North Carolina has fallen for six straight weeks. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular gas is $4.02 in North Carolina. That is 15 cents lower than last week and 53 cents lower than a month ago. In Goldsboro, the average price has fallen below four…… read more »
Sunday was National Amelia Earhart Day! Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic, non-stop and alone, which she achieved May 21, 1932. This Amelia Earhart Day, SJAFB recognize the life and achievements of one of America’s most beloved pioneers in aviation and all the brave women who have succeeded her. The…… read more »
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After being cancelled for several weeks due to water restrictions, Sprinkler Fun Days returned, and just in time for the heat wave. It was very hot Thursday afternoon as Goldsboro firefighters set up the sprinkler near Station 1. It was so hot that the parents were looking for shady spots underneath the trees while watching…… read more »
The Mount Olive Police Department responded to Myrtle Grove Cemetery for property damage on July 20, 2022. Officers arrived to find several head stones had been vandalized causing extensive damage. It is believed the incident occurred within the past week and the Police Department asks that if anyone with information about this crime, or any…… read more »
By Jessica Strickland In the hot summer month of July, we are often focused on watering to keep our plants in the landscape and garden alive. With water being one of our most important natural resources we want to make sure that we conserve water and avoid wasting it. There are simple steps you can…… read more »
Ginger Moore, Wayne County human resources director, provided an update on the Wayne County Summer Youth Employment Program. Ginger thanked the program coordinator, Alicia Pierce, for taking the program and molding it for Wayne County. Our program participants were present for the meeting and each of them introduced themselves to the Commissioners. Commissioner Antonio Williams…… read more »
Joel Gillie, Wayne County public affairs director, provided a presentation on the one-quarter of one cent sales tax resolution that the Board has explored. This sales tax resolution would change the sales tax from 6.75% to 7% and would allow the Commissioners to lessen the burden on property owners through property taxes. This increase would…… read more »
