Two WCPS high schools were recently recognized by the United States Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) Headquarters for their outstanding programs over the course of the 2021-2022 school year. The Southern Wayne High School AFJROTC Unit (NC-023) and the Eastern Wayne High School AFJROTC Unit (NC-804) received the Headquarters highest honor eligible…… read more »
N.C. Department of Transportation contractors in Wayne County and across the state will remove nearly all lane closures to reduce traffic congestion over the Independence Day holiday weekend. Crews will remove lane closures and open all lanes where possible on interstates and highways on the morning of Thursday, June 30 and keep the lanes open…… read more »
As a result of the continuing investigation, Tony Paul Young has been identified as the person that shot and killed Cleveland Lavon Ward. On 6/22/2022, a warrant was obtained for the arrest of Mr. Young on an open count of murder. On 6/26/2022 at approximately 6:00 p.m., Tony Paul Young was arrested by members of the…… read more »
For the first time in nine weeks, the nation’s average gas price has declined, falling 4.2 cents from a week ago to $4.90 per gallon Sunday according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is up 37.3 cents from…… read more »
Harris Teeter supermarkets are pulling what some are calling controversial koozies from their store shelves. WBTV reports one of the koozies had a bald eagle holding a rifle with the phrase “Give me liberty or give me death,” with another showing Thomas Jefferson holding a scroll with the Second Amendment on it and a gun. Former…… read more »
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Last week was a scorcher so another Sprinkler Fun Day was very welcome relief in downtown Goldsboro as kids were busy Thursday afternoon playing under the sprinkler on South Center Street. Members of the Goldsboro Fire Department set up the sprinkler to allow the kids to enjoy running through and cooling off. Another Sprinkler Fun…… read more »
District 4 residents are invited to come out Saturday to meet with your City Council representative, Councilwoman Brandi Matthews, as she hosts a listening tour throughout District 4. Come share your concerns, ideas and questions with Councilwoman Matthews and the special guests joining her for the tour. Joining Matthews on the tour are the Police…… read more »
The Goldsboro Police Department is currently accepting applications for certified police officers for lateral entry. Starting salary effective July 1, 2022 will be $40,430.81 and for more information on compensation and Career Progression, contact GPD Recruiter Officer Greenfield at 919-580-4225 or [email protected].… read more »
The Wayne County Board of Education held a special called meeting on Thursday. The purpose of the meeting was for the Board to hear information, and interview legal firms as part of its RFP selection process for contracted Board of Education representation and legal services, beginning July 1, 2022. The Board interviewed the following firms…… read more »
State Rep. John Bell was presented this week with the 2022 NC League of Municipalities Community Champions award for his legislative work benefiting North Carolina cities and towns over the past year. “I am honored to be recognized with this award for my efforts to support our local communities,” Bell said. “We are very proud…… read more »
