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Saluting Seymour

Saluting Seymour

Every week, Saluting Seymour and SoundScope highlight an airman serving at the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro. Staff Sgt. Shawn Rivera from the 4th Logistics Readiness Squadron Rivera has been in the Air Force over four years.  His hometown is San Antonio, Texas.  Rivera says he wasn’t really feeling college, and his father, who…read more »

LCSO: Suspect Accused Of Stealing Trailer

LCSO: Suspect Accused Of Stealing Trailer

On Wednesday, a trailer was reportedly stolen from a residence on Smith Grady Road in Deep Run.  Lenoir County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the call, gathered information on the theft, and quickly shared that info with neighboring law enforcement agencies and social media.  Thanks to the public’s help, the sheriff’s office was able to locate…read more »

Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair Closed Saturday Due To Weather

Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair Closed Saturday Due To Weather

The final day of the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair has been canceled. Due to weather conditions, fair organizers decided it was best to keep the fairgrounds closed today, Saturday, October 9. The weather conditions had made the rides unsafe. The winner of the Leonard Building Gaming Shed will be announced Monday, October 11 at 7:20…read more »

Flash Flood Warning Issued For Western Wayne County

Flash Flood Warning Issued For Western Wayne County

The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for… Southeastern Johnston County in central North Carolina… Western Wayne County in central North Carolina… * Until 1230 PM EDT. * At 917 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of…read more »

Friday Winners At The Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair

Friday Winners At The Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair

Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair Winners Daily Winners Friday, October 8, 2021 Science Competition 1st Place: Abigail Sinyard, Alex Bennet, Michael Bailey, alternate: Jasper Hill from the Wayne School of Engineering 2nd Place Caroline Jones, Grace Tyndall, Christopher Garcia, Daniel Weeks from Southern Wayne High School 3rd Place Jeremiah Gaines, Lareissa Steadman, Kyla Steadman, Jonathan Zodum…read more »

GARDENING TIPS: Backyard Composting

GARDENING TIPS: Backyard Composting

As we clean up our gardens and landscapes this fall, there is probably a lot of yard waste that we are wondering if we could recycle back into our gardens. Composting is a great way to reduce yard waste by recycling them into organic matter to use in gardens, landscape, and flower beds.When mixed with…read more »

Goldsboro Library Reopens Monday For Regular Hours & Services

Goldsboro Library Reopens Monday For Regular Hours & Services

Beginning Monday, October 11, 2021, the Goldsboro Library will return to normal hours and services from 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.  Individuals will still be able to reserve library materials online at wcpl.org or by phone at 919-735-1824 and pick them up…read more »

“Operation Crash Reduction” Educates Motorists About Buckling Up

“Operation Crash Reduction” Educates Motorists About Buckling Up

As we enter one of the deadliest weeks of the year for North Carolina motorists, local law enforcement agencies plan to increase patrols this weekend to remind drivers and passengers to buckle up. The initiative, dubbed “Operation Crash Reduction,” is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the…read more »

Thursday Winners At The Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair (PHOTO GALLERY)

Thursday Winners At The Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair (PHOTO GALLERY)

Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair Winners Thursday, October 7, 2021 Talent Contest Vocal Solo 1st Place (6-8) Dason Wellman, Norwayne Middle (9-12) Channing Smith, Rosewood High School Instrumental Solo 1st Place (6-8) Brant Taylor, Rosewood Middle (9-12) Brenna Bass, Charles B Aycock High School Dance Solo 1st Place (6-8) Kaleigh Howell, Norwayne Middle (9-12) Novelty Act…read more »

Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair: Day 9 Schedule

Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair: Day 9 Schedule

The schedule for Friday, October 8 at the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair: 4:00 PM Gates open to all exhibits 5:00 PM Powers Great American Midways Open 5:30 PM Science Competition – Entertainment Arena 6:30 PM Kenya Safari Acrobats – Pavilion 7:30 PM Mike Bishop, Hypnotist – Pavilion 8:30 PM Kenya Safari Acrobats – Pavilion Strolling…read more »

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