House Majority Leader John Bell’s “pragmatic and nature-based solutions” to statewide flood and storm preparedness earned him “Legislator of the Year” recognition on Sept. 11 at North Carolina Wildlife Federation’s 57th Annual Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards. Rep. Bell (R), who represents District 10, was among the 18 agency professionals, volunteers and organizations honored at a…… read more »
Schools in Lenoir County will be better prepared to save student lives in the event of an emergency. Lenoir County Sheriff Ronnie Ingram has presented Bleeding Control Kits to schools across the county in recent days. Each kit costs approximately $900 and they were funded thanks to a grant from the Governor’s Crime Commission for…… read more »
On Wednesday, Wayne County Public Schools reported two separate COVID-19 clusters at Norwayne Middle School which involves a total of 11 students [Five students in an in-school cluster and six in a Football Team cluster]. Only two of the students have been on campus this week. “We learned about the two separate reported cases last…… read more »
Goldsboro will rededicate its Freedom Tree while paying tribute to those who have not returned from combat. As part of NC Freedom Fest activities this week, The Freedom Tree at the intersection of Center and Spruce streets in Downtown Goldsboro will be rededicated during a ceremony beginning at 3 PM this Thursday, September 16. The…… read more »
Meet Tony! He a 3-year-old, neutered domestic shorthair. Tony is very relaxed. He’s only been at the shelter about 2-3 weeks. Tony is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find his FUR-ever home. The Wayne County Animal Shelter is located at 1600 Clingman Street in Goldsboro.… read more »
The local Boy Scouts council will honor a community leader. The Tuscarora Council of the Boy Scouts of America will present the Distinguished Citizen Award to George Whitfield during a banquet at Walnut Creek Country Club on Thursday, October 21st. The reception starts at 6:15 PM and the dinner is set for 7 PM. The…… read more »
Join the University of Mount Olive for a Faculty Recital on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 7 PM. in Hazel Waters Kornegay Assembly Hall. The event will feature Dr. William Ford on saxophone and clarinet. Ford will be accompanied by Alisa Gilliam on piano, Dr. Alan Armstrong on cello, Quintin Mallette on percussion, and Matthews…… read more »
Small business owners looking to compete for state transportation contracts are invited to participate in a virtual workshop on Sept. 25. The N.C. Department of Transportation is hosting informational meetings aimed at disadvantaged businesses enterprises, which include small businesses and those companies run by minorities or women. Many small businesses may not be familiar with…… read more »
A member of the Wayne County Board of Education announces his resignation. At the conclusion of Monday’s meeting, District 5 representative and Vice-Chair Joe Democko announced he was stepping down from the school board due to family health matters. Democko says he will be having to spend time in New York to help care for…… read more »
A replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is coming to Goldsboro this week. Chapter 371 of the Air Force Sergeants Association, located at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, is sponsoring a visit by “The Moving Wall” as one of its POW/MIA week activities. It will be located at Wayne Community College and open to the…… read more »
