Two candidates throw their hat into the ring to try and be the next District 5 representative on the Goldsboro City Council. After the application period closed at 5 PM on Friday, the City of Goldsboro announced the applicants for the vacant council seat. They are: Charles P. Gaylor, IV Phyllis A. Merritt-James City Clerk…… read more »
The City of Goldsboro lost a dedicated community servant today. Former Mayor Chuck Allen passed away on Friday following a health battle that began limiting his time leading the city in late 2019. He was 60-years-old. Allen had served as Mayor since 2015, winning reelection in 2019. He stepped down from his role as mayor…… read more »
For nearly 50-years, the tall willow oak tree has stood at the south end of Downtown Goldsboro. Thursday, the Freedom Tree was re-dedicated as part of this week’s activities leading up to NC Freedom Fest. The tree was planted at the corner of Center and Spruce streets in honor of Air Force Captain Peter Cleary…… read more »
Tomorrow is the big day in Downtown Goldsboro. After delays due to the pandemic, NC Freedom Fest will celebrate those that keep our country safe. NC Freedom Fest activities kick off at 7:30 AM this Saturday with a 5K & Fun Run. The official opening ceremony for the festival is set for 3:45 PM on…… read more »
Nearly 60,000 people have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in Wayne County. Thursday’s figures from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services show 59,702 people have received at least one vaccine dose, representing 48% of the county’s population. 51,378 people have been fully vaccinated, which is just 42% of Wayne…… read more »
Some Goldsboro homes are eligible for a free lead and copper sampling. If you are a homeowner within the Goldsboro city limits and your home meets the following criteria, the Water Treatment Plant needs your assistance: The home must have been built between 1982-1987. Must have either copper water pipes with lead solder or be…… read more »
Wayne Community College will provide a virtual “Spooktacular Science Saturday” in October. During the free hands-on science activity, children can make fizzy candy and learn about substances at opposite ends of the pH scale. “We’ll teach participants about acids and bases, and they’ll get to make their own edible fizzy treat. When you taste it,…… read more »
Thursday, Wayne County Public Schools reported two COVID-19 clusters across two schools: Dillard Middle and Southern Wayne High. Dillard Middle has an in-school cluster, involving 1 staff member and 8 students from the eighth grade. Southern Wayne High has a football team cluster, involving five team-members. “Our school nurses and school administrative teams are…… read more »
It’s a solemn reminder of those service members who did not return from Vietnam. Wednesday afternoon, hundreds lined Wayne Memorial Drive to welcome “The Moving Wall” as it was escorted to Wayne Community College by a motorcycle procession. In a speech welcoming “The Moving Wall,” WCC Interim President Dr. Patty Pfeiffer said she hopes residents…… read more »
Mackinzie Ham was announced as the winner of the 2021 POW/MIA Remembrance Essay Contest as “The Moving Wall” arrived in Goldsboro on Wednesday. Ham is an 18-year-old freshman at Wayne Community College where she is an Associate in Science major. A Goldsboro resident, she is a graduate of Eastern Wayne High School. She currently works…… read more »
