Wayne County announced on Friday that Randy Rogers has been named Solid Waste Director, effective immediately. Rogers was named interim director in July after the retirement of the previous director. As the director, he is responsible for the Wayne County Landfill as well as all recycling and convenience centers. County Manager Craig Honeycutt said, “We…… read more »
The Rural Justice Collaborative (RJC) Advisory Council has selected The Family Accountability and Recovery Court (FARC) in Lenoir, Wayne and Greene Counties as one of nine Rural Innovation Sites. These are the country’s most innovative rural justice programs which will serve as models for other communities. The RJC initiative will provide resources to enable other…… read more »
(GDN) — A locally-owned chain of convenience stores has been sold. GPM Investments, LLC has announced the closing of the acquisition of the Handy Mart chain from Mount Olive-based E.J. Pope & Sons. The Handy Mart chain includes 36 convenience stores with gas in North Carolina and one development parcel. GPM says this will complement…… read more »
(GDN) — Crowds line the streets of Downtown Goldsboro to pay tribute to our nation’s veterans. Thursday’s Wayne County Veterans Day Parade saw roughly 100 entries take part in the procession that started at Center and Ash streets under clear skies and warming temps. The Wayne County Veterans and Patriots Coalition puts the parade on…… read more »
(GDN) — People gathered at the Veterans Memorial across from the Wayne County Courthouse for a Veterans Day Service and wreath laying Thursday afternoon. Wayne County Veterans and Patriots Coalition CEO Bill Graham welcomed the guests. Sandra Scronce gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance by David Benedictassisted by Rosewood High School JROTC Color Guard.…… read more »
(GDN) — Students and staff at Wayne County Public Schools are getting an extended weekend. However, the district had to get creative to make today’s “Wellness Day” possible. WCPS Superintendent Dr. David Lewis explained to the school board last week there were legal issues from the State Board of Education to work around in order…… read more »
(GDN) — It’s slow but steady as Wayne County continues to get residents inoculated against the coronavirus. According to the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, 222 confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported in Wayne County over the past two weeks. Wayne County has recorded 305 coronavirus-related deaths since the pandemic began. Wednesday’s figures…… read more »
(GDN) — This Tuesday, the Kinston Police Department was following up on complaint of possible criminal activity near Viking Drive. Officers made a consensual encounter with 18-year-old Davontae Moore of Kinston and allegedly found a stolen Smith and Wesson handgun and a small amount of marijuana. Moore was arrested for Possession of a Stolen Firearm…… read more »
(NORTH CAROLINA NEWS NETWORK) — So far, some 24,000 kids between 5 and 11 year old in North Carolina have received their first dose of Pfizer’s pediatric COVID-19 vaccine, and about one million more residents have received a COVID booster dose. With the holidays coming up soon, UNC infectious diseases specialist Dr. David Wohl says…… read more »
(GDN) — Wayne County plans to undertake numerous building projects in the coming months. The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce’s annual State of the Community provides a look at the last year’s developments in the City of Goldsboro and County of Wayne. Tuesday’s event featured updates from city and county leaders who emphasized the idea…… read more »
