House Majority Leader John Bell welcomed N.C. Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Elizabeth Biser to Goldsboro on Wednesday. Biser was able to view flood-prone areas along Stoney Creek. She also heard directly from property owners impacted by chronic flooding. Bell and Biser were also joined by representatives from the N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency…… read more »
Wayne County Public Schools and the County of Wayne will receive an additional $9 million in Needs-Based Public School Grant Funds for the construction of a new Fremont Elementary. This is in addition to the $15 million previously awarded in 2020. Last fall, the North Carolina General Assembly made legislative changes for the Needs-Based Public…… read more »
(AP) – Governor Roy Cooper says the North Carolina National Guard will provide military equipment to Ukraine in its war with Russia. In a news release, Cooper says at the request of the United States Department of Defense, the North Carolina Army National Guard is providing M-113 Armored Personnel Carriers as part of a larger…… read more »
(GDN) – On April 25, 2022 the Goldsboro Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Stronach Avenue around midnight. Officials say no injuries were reported at the time of the incident. Firefighters were able to clear the home around 2 o’clock am.… read more »
On April 23, 2022 Sampson County Deputies attempted a traffic stop on 36-year-old Randolph Scott Williams Jr., who fled by motor vehicle and then on foot. The Sampson County Sheriff’s Office later secured warrants on Williams. On April 25, 2022 Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Squad Deputies received information that Williams was at a residence…… read more »
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Charles B. Aycock High School students need your help to win $50,000 for their Art Program! The Pikeville school has made it into the top 50 schools nationwide to compete in the 2022 Vans Custom Culture Shoe Design Art Contest. Over the past 6 weeks, art students have worked hard to design, create and develop…… read more »
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The N.C. Department of Labor recognized area employers and employees at the agency’s annual Safety Awards Banquet on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at the Lane Tree Country Club in Goldsboro. The awards honor outstanding on-the-job safety achievements in 2021. Recipients recognized are located in Goldsboro and surrounding counties. Kevin Beauregard, Deputy Commissioner of the Occupational…… read more »
Tim Warren, Director of Agricultural Facilities Operations, says he is proud of the Arboretum on the University of Mount Olive Campus. Started in 2012, the garden features over 150 plant varieties along with creative areas that encourage rest and reflection. From season to season, the three-acre display showcases a variety of color and splendor as…… read more »
A information session about resources for formerly incarcerated individuals is scheduled for April 28 at 5:30 p.m. in the Walnut Building of Wayne Community College. Topics that will be covered include: overcoming barriers to employment, tuition assistance, support services and life after incarceration. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Wayne County Reentry Council, Mephibosheth Project,…… read more »
(GDN) – Operation Unite Goldsboro hosted a “Community Call To Action Roundtable” on Tuesday, April 26th at the Rebuilding Broken Places Center on William Street. The public was invited for the first gathering since 2020. The main topic of discussion was the rise in gun violence in Goldsboro. The Wayne County City Manager and representatives…… read more »
