WCC is not doing an in-person event for Veterans Day. But the college is still honoring those who served. Everyone on campus is invited to stop by the Wayne Learning Center Atrium and leave a message on a banner that will be permanently displayed in the Military Resource Center, share their thoughts in a thank-you card for…… read more »
The following schedule changes will be taking place today in observance of Veterans Day: Goldsboro City Offices will be closed on Thursday, November 11, 2021. County of Wayne Government Offices closed Thursday, November 11, 2021. Offices will re-open Friday, November 12, 2021 for normal business hours. All branches of the Wayne County Public Library closed…… read more »
Wayne UNC Health Care was awarded an “A” in the fall 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing Wayne UNC’s achievement in providing the highest level of patient care. This is an improvement over the hospital’s grade of “B” over the past several years. An “A” grade has historically been earned by only…… read more »
A Veterans Day tradition returns to Wayne County. Following last year’s cancellation due to the pandemic, the Wayne County Veterans and Patriots Coalition’s annual Veterans Day Parade returns to Downtown Goldsboro this Thursday, November 11. Bill Graham is the CEO of the Wayne County Veterans and Patriots Coalition. He says it appears there will be…… read more »
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. Tuesday’s event featured updates from city and county leaders who emphasized the idea of “one community.” Goldsboro Mayor David Ham praised the first ever NC Freedom Fest held in September which…… read more »
Wayne County’s latest unemployment figures show a significant month-over-month improvement. According to the latest figures from the N.C. Department of Commerce, Wayne County’s seasonally non-adjusted jobless rate decreased to 4.0% in September. That’s down from the 4.7% unemployment rate recorded in August and much improved from the 6.4% jobless rate seen in September of 2020. …… read more »
Meet Mattie! This sweet boy is a 2-year-old Chow Chow mix. Mattie is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find his FUR-ever home! To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services call 919-731-1439 option “0” or email [email protected] Click here to view all the pets available for adoption through Wayne County Animal…… read more »
Wayne County Public Schools reported a COVID-19 cluster on Tuesday involving five students in the fourth/fifth grade multiage class at Fremont Elementary. As part of its COVID-19 response protocols, WCPS reported and confirmed the cluster with the local health department. All recommended guidelines from the NC Department of Health and Human Services are being followed.…… read more »
The Miss Goldsboro Pageant was held this past Saturday at the Paramount Theatre. Goldsboro native and resident Taylor Stovall was crowned Miss Goldsboro 2022. She is the 69th young lady to win the title. Madelyn Evans of Lumberton was named as the new Miss Goldsboro’s Outstanding Teen. Mount Olive resident Norma Carole Summerlin McDonald was…… read more »
Wayne Community College will host a mini job fair featuring seasonal positions available with UPS. It will be held 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Wednesday, Nov. 10 in the Atrium of the Wayne Learning Center on the college’s main campus at 3000 Wayne Memorial Drive in Goldsboro. The fair is free and open to…… read more »
