Millions of North Carolinians have rolled up their sleeve and taken their shot of the COVID-19 vaccine. During a press conference Wednesday, Gov. Roy Cooper noted the state’s COVID numbers remain low and stable. Cooper says the state continues to administer the COVID-19 vaccine quickly and equitably. As of Wednesday morning, over 3.4 million doses…… read more »
Wednesday morning, the Mar-Mac Fire Department and Wayne County EMS units responded to a two vehicle accident at the intersection of Five Points Road and U.S. 117 South near Highway 13 South. A white Toyota pickup truck collided with an SUV at the intersection. Several patients were checked out by paramedics and were taken to…… read more »
The 4th Fighter Wing Medical Group is hosting a COVID-19 mass vaccine line for specific groups of authorized TRICARE beneficiaries at the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Fitness Center this week. On Thursday, March 18th, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., first doses for persons aged 65 and older and persons 16 and older who…… read more »
There’s a potential for some wild weather on Thursday. The National Weather Service says numerous strong to severe thunderstorms are expected Thursday, mainly from late morning through the afternoon. The greatest threat will be south and east of the Triad, with the highest risk over the eastern Sandhills and the central and southern Coastal Plain,…… read more »
Wayne County Public Schools released the following information following Tuesday’s special Board of Education meeting: On Tuesday, March 16, at a Special Called meeting, the Wayne County Board of Education in a 4-3 vote approved transitioning all grades, K-12, to Plan A for 5 days a week face-to-face instruction beginning March 29. Daily early dismissals…… read more »
The investiture of a President stands as one of the most significant events in the life of a University. The occasion is one that both celebrates the University’s achievements and endeavors, as well as authenticates the president’s role as the leader of an academic community. The University of Mount Olive has traditionally recognized the installation…… read more »
Progress…but the City of Goldsboro is still waiting for its financial audit. John Frank from accounting firm Dixon, Hughes, Goodman, LLP gave an update on the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year audit at Monday’s Goldsboro City Council meeting. Frank says the progress includes providing the city’s finance department with a preliminary draft of the finance statement. He…… read more »
Wayne Community College will hold an online job fair for those seeking positions in health care. The Allied Health Virtual Job Fair will be held 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, April 13 on the College Central Network online platform. Both job hunters and employers sign up to participate through that platform, at collegecentral.com/waynecc. There is no…… read more »
Wayne County Public Schools prepares to reopen for more students. At Tuesday’s special meeting of the Wayne County Board of Education, WCPS Attorney Richard Schwartz went through the new state law pushing North Carolina school districts to offer full in-person instruction for students that want to be back in the classroom. WCPS Interim Superintendent Dr.…… read more »
The City of Goldsboro is operating without it’s mayor. At Monday’s Goldsboro City Council meeting, Mayor Pro Tem David Ham announced that Mayor Chuck Allen would be taking a leave of absence due to doctor’s orders. Ham says the council wishes the mayor well, and he noted Allen has served the city for 21-plus years…… read more »
