Human trafficking is a widespread and often-invisible crime that takes place both around the world and in our own backyards. It is the act of compelling someone into work or commercial sex acts through force, fraud, or coercion. Although it is illegal everywhere, human trafficking happens everywhere, including in our own community. Whether or not…… read more »
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United Way Holds Human Trafficking Learning Session This Week
Foundation Announces Spring Arts and Humanities Line Up
The Foundation of Wayne Community College will offer a variety of fare in its spring Arts and Humanities series. The events include: “Acting Like Animals: Lessons (and Laughs) about Being Human from Aesop, Aristophanes, and the Ancient Greeks” lecture by Al Duncan (co-presented by Carolina Public Humanities) – March 14 “‘The Story We Are In:’…… read more »
Saluting Seymour
Every week, Saluting Seymour and SoundScope highlight an airman serving at the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro. Airman Michael Haxton from the 4th Fighter Wing Haxton has been in the Air Force about three years. He grew up in the Clearwater, Florida area, and then moved to Greensboro, North Carolina when he was a…… read more »
UMO Church Night A Success
The University of Mount Olive’s 40th annual Church Night basketball games did not disappoint. In addition to great basketball, the University’s Admissions team created an atmosphere of fun and excitement with games for all ages played during halftime and between games. Jeff Eisen, retiring Vice President for Athletics, was honored with a custom basketball for…… read more »
DLCM Continues “Meals On Us” at Goldsboro High School
Deeper Life Church Ministries, 900 Eleventh Street, Goldsboro, NC, hosted Meals On Us at Goldsboro High School on Wednesday, February 23. Meals On Us is a continuation of DLCM’s mission and vision to Impact the City of Goldsboro. “In times like these, when educators are struggling to meet all the needs of students and the…… read more »
What’s Blooming in February
Even though we are still in the midst of winter during the month of February, we can start to get little signs of spring by adding some late winter blooming plants to our landscapes. Here are a few plants to consider to add some color to the landscape in February: Winter Jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum)Winter jasmine…… read more »
Congressional Candidate Visits Residents In Goldsboro
Democratic Congressional candidate Nathan Click knocked on doors and talked to residents in Goldsboro on Friday. Click is an Air Force veteran, and he visited homes near Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. Click is running for North Carolina’s 13th Congressional District.… read more »
New WCC President Is “All In” For The College’s Future
(GDN) — An era of growth and change greets Wayne Community College’s new leader. Dr. Patty Pfeiffer was named WCC’s new President in December. Pfeiffer started at WCC in 1994 as a nursing instructor after she graduated from the college’s nursing program in 1988. Dr. Pfeiffer herself is a great example of WCC’s ability to…… read more »
Rep. John Bell Files For Re-Election
On Thursday, House Majority Leader John Bell (R-Wayne) officially filed for re-election to continue representing House District 10, which will now only include a larger portion of Wayne County following redistricting. The district previously comprised of Greene County and portions of Johnston and Wayne counties. “After much prayer and consideration with my family, I have…… read more »
Wayne County’s New COVID Cases Drop To Pre-Omicron Levels
(GDN) — Wayne County appears to have weathered the omicron surge. According to Thursday’s figures from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, 362 confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported in Wayne County over the past two weeks. Last week at this time, that number was at 656. Wayne County has recorded 376 coronavirus-related…… read more »
