A group of residents gathered at The Ice Storm in Downtown Goldsboro Saturday afternoon to watch as the local ice cream parlor was reopened for business. The Ice Storm had won Blue Bunny’s Heart of Fun contest, and it underwent an interior transformation as part of the prize courtesy of Blue Bunny. After the ribbon-cutting…… read more »
Wayne Community College’s Upsilon Chi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges, has inducted 61 new members. Phi Theta Kappa members represent the top 10 percent of students enrolled in two-year schools. To be invited into the society, WCC students must show academic achievement with a minimum grade point average…… read more »
On Thursday, Donald A. Day of Kinston was arrested as part of an investigation by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit. Detectives had reportedly made controlled purchases of crystal meth from Day in the Lenoir County area. Just over three ounces of crystal meth was allegedly seized during the investigation. Day has been charged with…… read more »
On July 16th, members of the Wayne County Sheriff’s ACE Team conducted a traffic stop on Woodland Acres Road for a motor vehicle violation. During a search of the vehicle, illegal narcotics and a firearm were reportedly found. 27-year-old Christopher S. Ellis of Dudley was arrested for Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, and…… read more »
An ice cream shoppe in Downtown Goldsboro reopens with a community celebration. After being notified it won the Blue Bunny Heart of Fun national contest, The Ice Storm at 116 S. Center Street was closed down for over a week while it underwent a series of renovations and upgrades courtesy of Blue Bunny. Yvonnia Moore,…… read more »
Nothing says summer like watermelons. Watermelons are often a must at our summer cookouts and are a wonderful treat during hot summer days. Watermelons are grown across the United States. The top four states are Texas, Florida, Georgia, and California producing 69% of all grown in United States. In terms of production, watermelon is one…… read more »
Watermelon Cucumber Balsamic Salad Recipe from Extension Agent Michelle Estrada Ingredients 4 C watermelon cubed 2 C cucumber cubed 1/2 C red onion sliced 1/4 C basil chopped 2 T olive oil 1/2 C balsamic vinegar 2 oz. fat free feta cheese crumbled Preparation Mix together watermelon, cucumber, red onion and basil. Mix together olive…… read more »
350 free backpacks loaded with school supplies will be handed out during a community event this Saturday, July 31. Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni & Friends, Deeper Life Church Ministries and Protect Your Skull teamed to make the day possible. Tracey Suggs is Goldsboro High grad and a co-founder of Protect Your Skull, an organization that teaches concussion…… read more »
Wayne County’s newest teachers are given a warm welcome. Thursday morning, the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce held its annual Teacher Welcome Breakfast at Lane Tree Golf Club to help greet about 75 of the newest educators at Wayne County Public Schools. Charles Ivey, Chair of the Wayne Education Network, says Wayne County is a…… read more »
It is getting hot, hot, hot! With temps topping out around 94 degrees today and an expected heat index of 105 degrees, the National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Wayne and surrounding counties today from 11 AM until 7 PM. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of…… read more »
