Healthier Together, a public-private partnership between the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and NC Counts Coalition, has awarded $500,000 in the second round of grants to support a new cohort of local community groups to support equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines throughout North Carolina. Organizations and collaboratives have been selected to receive…… read more »
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Healthier Together Provides $500K In Grants To 21 Community Organizations
WCC Students Share Stories Of Christmas In Their Native Countries
Wayne Community College English Language Acquisition (ELA) students wrote and spoke about the Christmas traditions in their native countries. Nearly four dozen students contributed essays to a “Christmas Around the World” book that covers stories about the holiday in 16 foreign counties and the United States of America. Four program teachers and staff members also…… read more »
Rains Fail To Ease Local Drought Conditions
(GDN) — Drought conditions persist across North Carolina despite recent rains. According to this week’s map from the U.S. Drought Monitor, Wayne and Lenoir counties remains in an area of the state listed in “Severe Drought.” Much of the rest of North Carolina is in “Moderate Drought” while the western most area of the state…… read more »
Poinsettias Make The Holidays Bright
Poinsettias are a very common site during the Christmas holidays. You can find them in a wide range of colors from reds, pinks, marbles, and whites. With proper care, poinsettias will provide color and beauty for several weeks during the holidays. The poinsettia is a small tree and is native to the tropical area of…… read more »
Dancers “Step Into Christmas” In Mount Olive (PHOTO GALLERY)
(GDN) — On December 18, A group of parents and grandparents showed up at Byrd Assembly Hall in Mount Olive to watch the “Step Into Christmas Variety Show” hosted by the Classic Moments in Time Productions & Desiree Autrey’s Academy of Performing Arts of Pikeville. With the lights dimmed and the public in a relaxed…… read more »
NCDHHS Secretary Suggests Measures To Keep Holiday Gatherings Healthy
(GDN) — Health officials say you should keep COVID-19 precautions in mind as you prepare to gather with family and friends for the holidays. N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen offered some advice for safe holiday celebrations: Get tested 1-2 days before gatherings Keep gatherings small Gather outdoors when possible…… read more »
Over 67,000 Have Received At Least One Dose Of COVID Vaccine In Wayne County
(GDN) — While the number continues to slowly increase, Wayne County’s vaccination rate is nearly stagnant from week to week. Wednesday’s figures from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (the last date available before the holiday) show 67,031 people have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in Wayne County, which…… read more »
County Praises GDBG Funds For Rollingwood Community
A Wayne County community is grateful for a Neighborhood Revitalization grant. $750,000 from the Community Development Block Grant’s Neighborhood Revitalization Program will be used in the Rollingwood Community in Dudley. Commissioner Antonio Williams praised the county’s effort to secure the funding at this week’s Wayne County Board meeting, calling it “team effort.” Williams also stated…… read more »
City, County Offices Closed For Christmas
The following schedule changes will be taking place this week in observance of Christmas: City of Goldsboro Offices will be closed December 23, 24 and 27 for Christmas. Thursday and Friday solid waste routes were serviced Wednesday, Dec. 22. There are no changes to the garbage collection schedule for Monday, Dec. 27. County of Wayne…… read more »
Pharmacy Tech Students Give Hygiene Kits To Soup Kitchen
Wayne Community College’s Pharmacy Technology program delivered hygiene kits to the Community Soup kitchen in time for holiday distribution. The “Pharm Tech” class of 2022 collected soap, washcloths, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, razors, lotion, deodorant, brushes and combs and other contents then assembled them into 45 kits. The college’s painting class also contributed eight “blessing bags”…… read more »
