(GDN) – Once again, Wayne County’s number of new COVID cases is much improved week-over-week. According to Thursday’s figures from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, 656 confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported in Wayne County over the past two weeks. Last week at this time, that number was at 1,134. Wayne County…… read more »
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County’s COVID-19 Figures Continue Downward Trend
Kinston Police Vehicle Collides With Pedestrian
(GDN) — A pedestrian is struck by a Kinston Police car. Around 4 PM on Thursday, the marked City of Kinston police vehicle was in the intersection of Washington Avenue turning south onto Dr. MLK Jr. Boulevard. That’s when the KPD says a 28-year-old female walked into the path of the police vehicle. The cruiser…… read more »
BREAKING: WCPS To Return To All Optional Masking On Feb. 21
(GDN) — Masks will once again be optional in Wayne County Public Schools. In January, the school board had decided that any Wayne County Public School that exceeded an 8% exclusion rate would have to return to mandatory masking. On Thursday, the Wayne County Board of Education voted to return to optional masking following a…… read more »
Daniels Proud Of Nine Years Leading Wayne County Chamber
(GDN) — It’s the end of an era for Wayne County’s business community. Kate Daniels, the President of the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce, will be stepping down from her position at the end of the week. In her final interview as chamber president on Jeff Farrow’s Morning Show on Goldsboro’s Greatest Hits FM 98.3…… read more »
UMO Tillman School Of Business Students Take Part In Annual Ethic Bowl
Four University of Mount Olive students recently participated in the North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities annual Ethics Bowl. The theme of this year’s virtual events was Ethics in Democracy and Citizenship. “Rebecca Leggett, director of Programs for NCICU and coordinator of the Ethics Bowl, said, “The exploration of democracy and citizenship is as relevant…… read more »
100,000+ N.C. Children Get Oral Health Care & Education
Nearly 113,000 children will benefit from oral health services or oral health education provided through this year’s Smiles for Kids grants. The Delta Dental Foundation , the philanthropic arm of Delta Dental of North Carolina, recently awarded mini-grants totaling $87,120 to 20 nonprofit organizations across North Carolina, including Goshen Medical Center. This is the program’s…… read more »
UScellular Announces $192.6 Million Network Investment In N.C. In 2021
UScellular has announced that it made a $192.6 million investment in its North Carolina network in 2021. This includes $29 million in general network upgrades, $45.4 million in 5G modernizations and $118.2 million in 5G spectrum that will bring additional benefits in the coming years and advances the company’s multi-year 5G network strategy. Additionally, in…… read more »
Fire Destroys Mobile Home Near Dudley (PHOTO GALLERY)
(GDN) – Around noon on Wednesday, firefighters from Dudley, Mar-Mac and Indian Springs, as well as an EMS unit, were dispatched to a possible working structure fire on the 100 block of Colonel Warrick Road near Potts Road. The fire units arrived and found a single-wide mobile home behind a barn and camper was fully…… read more »
Wayne County Asks For Acceleration Of U.S. 70 Bypass Projects In Kinston, Princeton
(GDN) — Wayne County is hoping the N.C. Department of Transportation will speed up plans to continue the Highway 70 bypasses in nearby communities. Tuesday, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution requesting the acceleration of the U.S. 70 bypass projects around Kinston and Princeton. Commissioner Chris Gurley, who is also a member…… read more »
WCPS To Host Second STEMKAMP With Goshen Education Consulting
This summer from June 13th to June 17th, approximately 125 Wayne County Public School students will embark on a five-day STEM-focused summer camp. STEMKAMP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics for Kids of Active Military Personnel) offers participating students in grades 3-8 fun, hands-on, immersive activities designed to help them explore a wide range of STEM-related…… read more »
