Drivers in Wayne County and all other 99 counties across the state should look out for the BAT-mobile cruising their local streets this summer. And this BAT-mobile will have a singular mission – to get impaired drivers off the roads. The BAT-mobile refers to mobile Breath Alcohol Testing Units, used by local law enforcement agencies…… read more »
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Beware Of BAT-Mobiles Looking For Impaired Drivers
WCPS To Host Job Fairs
Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) will soon hold two Job Fairs for multiple positions. The first Job Fair will be held in the Seminar Room of the WCPS Professional Development & Family Engagement Center – located at 415 S. Virginia Street in Goldsboro – on Tuesday, June 14, from 10 AM until 1 PM. The…… read more »
Sheriff Looking For Debit Card Thief
On February 16, 2022, a Wayne County resident reported that his debit card had been stolen and used to make purchases at several businesses in the Goldsboro, Dudley and Mount Olive areas. A subsequent investigation by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office revealed that the individual pictured below was involved in the crime. The Wayne County…… read more »
County Commissioners Discuss Sales Tax Increase
County Manager Craig Honeycutt provided an updated budget presentation to the Board of Commissioners before the public hearing on next year’s budget. The updated budget presentation included a $.035 tax increase to fund operations adjustments and debt service for capital projects. The County is faced with significantly increased costs on school construction, fuel, health insurance,…… read more »
Board Approves Joint Resolution To Support House Bill 983; Continues Optional Masks
During the monthly meeting of the Wayne County Board of Education, Superintendent David Lewis discussed House Bill 983 with the Board. Essentially, the bill allocates $15 million for Goldsboro High, $5 million for Dillard Middle, and $5 million for Brogden Middle for renovations and repairs. After some discussion, the Board unanimously approved a Joint Resolution with the Board of…… read more »
WCPS Announces New Eastern Wayne Middle Principal
During its monthly meeting this week, the Wayne County Board of Education approved the hiring of Beddingfield High assistant principal, Chris Barnes. He was named the principal of Eastern Wayne Middle. Barnes is replacing Eric Waters, who was recently named principal of Eastern Wayne High for the coming school year. “Mr. Barnes has a variety…… read more »
Meadow Lane Elementary Student Named Winner In State Calendar Contest
Meadow Lane Elementary second grade student, Jaelynn Sutherland, was recently named a winner in the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 2022-23 “NC Farm to School” calendar art contest. She was recognized Monday evening by the Wayne County Board of Education for this achievement. The calendar art contest was open to all North…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Orbit Powered By Jackson & Sons
This weeks spotlight is on Orbit. He is 2 year old lab mix that has been neutered and has received his immunizations and had his microchip implanted. He is friendly and very sweet to be around. He has been here a long time and his adoption fee has been waived. He is waiting at the…… read more »
Wayne UNC Healthcare Shooting Update
On June 7, at approximately 9:30 a.m., Allen Carmichael turned himself in to investigators at the Goldsboro Police Department. Allen was transported to the Wayne County Magistrates Office, where the warrant for Felony Carrying a Concealed Weapon was served. Allen received a $5,000 secured bond with a first appearance in court scheduled for June 9.…… read more »
Chip Crumpler Selected As Wayne County Manager
Wayne County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to appoint Assistant County Manager Chip Crumpler to the county manager position after Craig Honeycutt’s departure at the end of the month. Crumpler will begin at midnight on June 30, 2022 and his annual salary will be $177,500. The Board began the search for a county manager…… read more »
