North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has announced the arrest 34-year-old Shavon N. Green of Goldsboro for a felony charge of Insurance Fraud. Green is accused of providing the wrong date that her vehicle was damaged to National General Insurance Company. Special agents with the N.C. Department of Insurance’s Criminal Investigations Division say the offense…… read more »
Robert Teasley is hoping to get his aerial photography/drone business off the ground very soon. One difficulty faced by Teasley, and so many others, is he was formerly incarcerated. Teasley says, despite his college degree, he’s had difficulties finding work after his release from prison nearly two years ago. That’s where the new ABC show Free…… read more »
Wayne Community College is ready to find its next leader. The WCC Board of Trustees met Tuesday evening and discussed the first steps for finding a replacement for President Dr. Thomas A. Walker Jr., who is stepping down on July 23rd. WCC Board of Trustees Chair Donald Barnes says most would say selecting the next…… read more »
A Military Career Summit is scheduled for Thursday, June 24. Active duty military, transitioning military, military spouses, and veterans are encouraged to attend. “In addition to military-connected individuals being invited, there is a special invitation to civilians ages 17 through 35 who might be interested in a career in the military to participate,” said Renita…… read more »
The N.C. Department of Transportation is encouraging disadvantaged businesses to compete for state transportation contracts. Starting in June, NCDOT’s Division of Highways in partnership with its Office of Civil Rights will host in-person, outreach events in all 14 highway divisions to educate disadvantaged business owners, or DBEs, about how to do business with the NCDOT.…… read more »
A Wayne Community College student is the recipient of a North Carolina Forestry Association scholarship. Micah Woodard, a second year Forest Management Technology major, was selected for a $1,000 scholarship for the next academic year by the NCFA’s Forest Education and Conservation Foundation. The foundation encourages the wise use and management of North Carolina’s forests…… read more »
The 4th Fighter Wing is scheduled to host its Independence Day Celebration at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro in base housing this July 1st from 6 to 9 PM. The event is free to all military ID cardholders and will feature food booths, rides, games and live music from Sayer McShane. The evening…… read more »
Late Monday afternoon, a single vehicle accident occurred on the 900 block of O’Berry Road near Herring Road. Firefighters from Dudley along with Wayne County EMS Station 8 were dispatched to the scene involving a motorcycle. As fire and EMS arrived, they found the female operator lying in a shallow ditch just a few feet…… read more »
The Goldsboro City Council takes the first steps to filling the new vacancy in the Mayor’s Office. As he continues to fight health issues, Chuck Allen announced he was resigning as Goldsboro’s Mayor last week. At Monday’s meeting, the council officially accepted Allen’s resignation. However, Councilwoman Brandi Matthews asked to delay setting the process for…… read more »
A Juneteenth event drew hundreds to H.V. Brown Park in Goldsboro this past weekend. At one point, organizers says 500 attendees were at the park for Saturday’s festivities. The day included booths featuring local organizations and businesses set up by young entrepreneurs. 13 performers from across the state entertained the crowds throughout the day. The…… read more »
