Ground is being moved for the new Fremont Elementary School. The new school is being constructed by Daniels & Daniels Construction Co. (Construction Manager At Risk) and Pinnacle Architect, P.A. (Design Firm & Project Manager) at a cost of nearly $36 million…$35,705,418.16 to be exact. $24 million in funding for the construction is through a…… read more »
United Way of Wayne County has concluded this year’s Day of Action through a successful collaboration with local nonprofits, volunteers, civic groups, and local businesses. The yearly event, held on June 21, 2022, was a day chosen by United Way to engage and mobilize the community in a single-day volunteer effort. This year, United Way…… read more »
The American Red Cross and Discovery are partnering for Shark Week and invite people to dive in to help save lives by giving blood or platelets in July. The Red Cross saw a steep drop in blood and platelet donations last month, and donors are asked to make appointments now to prevent a blood shortage…… read more »
Janae Artis Bass, a graduate of Wayne Early Middle College High School, is the recipient of a $2,000 Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship, awarded by the North Carolina Association of Educators and the North Carolina Foundation for Public School Children, the charitable arm of NCAE. Scholarships are given annually in honor of Dr. King’s life…… read more »
Rep. John Bell earned recognition this week as a “Legislative Champion” by the N. C. Coalition for Charter Schools. Lindalyn Kakadelis, executive director of the Coalition, said, “Rep. Bell understands that children from all families and backgrounds deserve the chance to choose a school that’s best for them. On behalf of the 130,000 public charter…… read more »
The Goldsboro Police Department and law enforcement agencies across North Carolina are warning residents of T-shirt selling scams. Please be aware that the only t-shirts being given out by the Goldsboro Police Department are the “N.C. Torch Run” t-shirts that support Special Olympics North Carolina. These shirts are given out for a donation of $20.00.…… read more »
This weeks spotlight is on Gibson. Gibson is a 8 to 10 year old Staffordshire terrier mix. He is every bit of a gentleman. Very calm smart and respectful. He 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…… read more »
Before starting his apprenticeship with Smithfield Foods, Inc., Lavar Elliott had worked for the company for more than three years. He knew to further advance his career something had to change. That change Elliott was seeking was the apprenticeship program Smithfield Foods was starting. “I knew I wanted to move from the slicing hall into…… read more »
(NCNN WeatherCenter)–The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a Heat Advisory for Wednesday from 11AM through 7PM. The Advisory coverers the eastern half of the state including Wayne County. The Heat Index Value could rise as high as 109 degrees for several hours. If you work outside be cautious and stay hydrated and take…… read more »
It’s that time of the year!! Wayne County Students will be returning to school very soon! There are many students that need help. Worrell Contracting Co, Inc is sponsoring the 5th annual BACK TO SCHOOL BASH on Friday,August 19, 2022. The event will get started at 5:00pm and go until 7:00pm. They hope to provideFREE…… read more »
