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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CBA Students Want Your Vote In Shoe Contest To Win $50,000! [Photo Gallery]
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Wayne County Chamber Hosts Safety Awards Banquet [Photo Gallery]
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 »
Zen Garden On UMO Campus Open To Students And Visitors
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 »
WCC To Host Workshop On Successful Life After Incarceration
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 »
Roundtable Focuses On Rise In Gun Violence In Goldsboro
(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 »
PET OF THE WEEK: Macadoo Powered By Jackson & Sons
Meet Macadoo! Macadoo is a 9-month-old neutered male. Macadoo is very friendly to everyone he meets and is high energy. Macadoo 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 “0” or email [email protected]. Click here to view all the…… read more »
Police Make Double Arrest On Drug And Gun Charges In Goldsboro
The Goldsboro/Wayne County Drug Task Force arrested 32-year-old Shihem Coleman and 34-year-old Lequan Battle. On April 20, 2022 members investigated narcotics and weapons violations on Atlantic Avenue in Goldsboro. After a search warrant was executed, approximately 47 grams of suspected cocaine, five grams of marijuana, one firearm (that was previously reported as stolen) and various…… read more »
CEO Announces Retirement From Goldsboro YMCA
Bruce Griffin, CEO of The Goldsboro Family YMCA since November of 2018, has announced his retirement from the organization. The news was shared with the staff and Board volunteers on Monday, April 25, 2022. While retiring from full-time employment, Bruce will continue to serve as a part-time consultant with the North Carolina Alliance of YMCAs…… read more »
WCC Nursing Instructors Tell About Volunteer Work In Ukraine
On April 25, 2022 Wayne Community College nursing faculty members, Dr. Marielle Combs and Dr. Adam Combs spoke about their recent work with Ukrainian refugees. The Combses spent a week at the Ukraine/Moldova border where they employed their health care skills as volunteers with the EXITUS organization. They also spoke about how individuals in the…… read more »
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UMO Students Display Talent In Spring Art Show [Photo Gallery]
The University of Mount Olive held its annual spring art show on Tuesday, April 19. This year’s show exhibited student work from different classes and levels. Items on display included drawing, painting, printmaking, book making, photography, ceramics, and graphic design. The show featured the following eight seniors: Harrison Aiken a graphic design major from Atlanta,…… read more »
