As the weather gets warmer and the school year starts winding down, many families turn their thoughts to summer vacation and all the fun that implies. The cry of “road trip” rings out as everyone piles into the family car to hit the road. Unfortunately, the American Red Cross typically sees blood supplies dwindle during…… read more »
With the Hurricane Season beginning Wednesday, forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service, are predicting above-average hurricane activity this year — which would make it the seventh consecutive above-average hurricane season. NOAA’s outlook for the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season, which extends from June 1 to November 30, predicts a…… read more »
The deadline for Wayne County businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to apply for Phase 2 of the Business Recovery Grant Program (BRG) is Wednesday, June 1. BRG will issue a one-time payment to eligible North Carolina businesses that suffered an economic loss of at least 20 percent during the pandemic. BRG is funded by…… read more »
With the Memorial Day weekend behind us, the Wayne County Animal Shelter is now counting down to Independence Day with an adoption event that waives adoption fees for dogs and cats who have been in the shelter for 30 days or more. This event runs now through July 8, 2022. Residents can view available animals…… read more »
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Saturday morning the American Legion along with many VFW posts in Wayne County were busy putting out flags in the cemetery all across Wayne County in Honoring our Veterans. Volunteers and Boy Scout Troop 8 were busy placing flags in Wayne Memorial Park. Sunday afternoon members of VFW Post 9959 alone with friends and guests…… read more »
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The annual homecoming for Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni and Friends, Inc. was be held this weekend with various events around Goldsboro, including a parade on Saturday morning. This year marked the 67th anniversary of the organization. The celebration is traditionally held during Memorial Day weekend. The homecoming welcomes graduates of Dillard and Goldsboro High Schools back to…… read more »
Wayne Community College has recognized faculty member Sondi Jones Hoffman with its highest honor. Hoffman, lead biology instructor, is the recipient of the college’s 2022 George E. Wilson Excellence in Teaching Award. She was surprised with the award during the college’s curriculum commencement ceremony. Hoffman was presented a framed certificate and stipend from the Foundation…… read more »
A child abuse report was filed on Saturday, May 21, 2022 with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. A family member reported an assault on an eleven-year-old special needs child. The family member reported that the child had visible injuries and believed that the child was possibly being assaulted by the child’s mother and mother’s boyfriend.…… read more »
(AP) — Pandemic-weary U.S. residents are confronting high gas prices as they decide whether to travel this Memorial Day weekend. AAA says the average gas price in the U.S. on Friday was $4.60 per gallon, in North Carolina it was $4.36 per gallon and in Wayne County, prices ranged from $4.26 to $4.49 according to…… read more »
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office was alerted on May 26, 2022 to an Instagram message threatening to harm students and staff of Wayne County Public Schools. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office immediately began an investigation with the assistance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. As a result of the investigation conducted by the Wayne County…… read more »
