United Way of Wayne County recognized top volunteers during National Volunteer Week, April 17-23, 2022. At the beginning of the year, the organization received nominations for the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award given annually to individuals, groups or businesses who have made outstanding contributions to their communities. The Governor’s Volunteer Service Award recipients are Isaac Carreno,…… read more »
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United Way Of Wayne County Names Volunteer Award Winners
City To Begin Water Line Flushing May 8
The City of Goldsboro Public Works Department will begin its annual switch to a free chlorine system May 4. The unidirectional water line flushing program will follow, beginning at 10 p.m. Sunday, May 8. Crews will flush lines from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily except Fridays and Saturdays. The flushing program should last approximately…… read more »
Letter Carriers To Collect Food From Homes In Wayne County
The United Way of Wayne County is once again partnering with local and rural Letter Carriers to collect 30,000 pounds of food. After two years of forced hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, residents who live in zip codes 27530, 27531, 27532, 27533, 27534 can place non-perishable food items in their mailbox on May 14th,…… read more »
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Wayne County Youth Honor Earth Day
(GDN) – On Friday, April 22, 2022 members from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County joined with UScellular to celebrate Earth Day. The children planted sunflowers along the front of the Goldsboro Club to prepare vegetable gardens for spring plantings. UScellular representatives say the event focused on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)…… read more »
New Existing Industry Director Named For Wayne County
Julie Graham will be the new Existing Industry Director for Wayne County beginning May 1, 2020. Graham currently serves as the HR/Business Manager for the North Carolina Global TransPark Region. Graham has worked in Industry for many years as an HR Manager, Business Manager, and Safety Manager. She has also served as Office and Business…… read more »
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Annual Pickle Festival Proves Bigger And Better In 2022 [Photo Gallery]
(GDN) – Pickle lovers united in downtown Mount Olive for the 36th Annual North Carolina Pickle Festival on April 22-23, 2022. The celebration returned to a live, in-person event this year. The weekend included live bands, Cuke Patch 5K, pickle eating contest, Tour de Pickle, car show and pickleball tournament. Every April, the Mt. Olive…… read more »
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Golfers Hit The Green In Goldsboro For A Good Cause [Photo Gallery]
(GDN) – Goldsboro had the perfect weather for the Annual Founder’s Cup Golf Tournament this year. On Friday, April 22, 2022, the United Way of Wayne County hosted the event at the Walnut Creek Country Club on Lakeshore Drive. Participants were able to register as teams or individuals to benefit the United Way of Wayne…… read more »
Wayne County Animal Services To Offer $5 Rabies Vaccines In May
To encourage residents to have their pets vaccinated for only $5.00, Wayne County Animal Services will be hosting four rabies clinics in May. North Carolina General Statute 130A-185 requires that any owner of a dog, cat or ferret shall have their animal vaccinated by four months of age and keep the animal currently vaccinated against…… read more »
Wayne Community College Staff Featured On North Carolina TV Show
Two new episodes of PBS North Carolina’s “ncIMPACT” include Wayne County voices. In one scene of an upcoming episode, Wayne Community College Industrial Systems and Mechatronics Instructor Bobby McArthur works with student Dwayne Jones. Wayne County efforts are central to this episode of the show, which is about “Working For a Living Wage” in North…… read more »
Wilson County Bridge Will Close For Replacement Beginning In May
The U.S. 117 bridge near its junction with U.S. 264 in Wilson County is scheduled to close at 7 a.m. May 2, 2022 for construction of a new bridge. The pre-World War II bridge that carries U.S. 117 over a CSX Corporation railroad track on the outskirts of Wilson will be demolished. The detour will send drivers onto Frank…… read more »
