On Tuesday, March 2, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office received a report on a missing juvenile female. The sheriff’s office also learned the missing juvenile might be with 21-year-old Clayton B. Schlomer of Pikeville. Deputies began searching for Schlomer and his vehicle. The juvenile was eventually found at a safe location. The investigation led to…… read more »
On Monday, the Triangle Chapter of Dillard-Goldsboro Alumni and Friends, Inc. presented a check worth $500 to the Goldsboro High School Band. Dekevias Atkinson, President of the Triangle Chapter of Dillard-Goldsboro Alumni and Friends, noted many of the chapter’s members played in the Dillard or Goldsboro High bands and were eager to help out. Alando…… read more »
This week the University of Mount Olive will remember the lives lost and affected by the tragedy of March 13, 2020. As a result of the collision, which occurred at the intersection of Highway 55 and Indian Spring Road, freshman exercise science major Madison Mergl of Sayville, NY; sophomore agribusiness major Ann Wray of Oakland,…… read more »
One of the keys to staying safe during the severe weather season is making sure that you have a way to receive lifesaving severe weather watches and warnings. There are many methods and tools, some of which are available with no cost or fees, that you can use to receive these important lifesaving alerts no…… read more »
Thanks to $1.6 billion in funding approved by the General Assembly for North Carolina Public Schools, Senator Jim Perry and Representative John Bell announced that Wayne County Public Schools is now eligible for up to $24,866,346 in assistance as part of recent COVID-19 relief efforts. Last week, the state announced the projected LEA allotments. Local…… read more »
The difficulties faced by students during the pandemic are becoming clearer. At last week’s meeting of the Wayne County Board of Education, Executive Director of Teaching & Learning and Federal Programs Dr. Carol Artis gave a update on student proficiency since the start of the school year. For instance, when looking at K-2 STAR Early…… read more »
A thunderstorm is a local storm that produces lightning and thunder. Thunderstorms are often accompanied by showery rain and gusty winds, and may also bring hail or snow. Thunderstorms occur most frequently during the spring and summer, but they are also possible in the fall and winter. North Carolina experiences about 40 to 50 thunderstorm…… read more »
Sunday afternoon, the Dudley, Mount Olive and Indian Springs fire departments were called to a grass fire on the 300 block of Stanley Chapel Church Road. The grass fire had gotten out of control and worked its way toward an abandoned house. Firefighters positioned their brush truck in front of the house and knocked down…… read more »
Every week, Saluting Seymour and SoundScope highlight an airman serving at the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro. Senior Airman James Brown with the 4th Fighter Wing Brown has been in the Air Force for three years. He comes to Goldsboro from Winston-Salem, NC. Brown works in Seymour Johnson’s dining facility where he is responsible…… read more »
March 7-13, 2021 is Severe Weather Preparedness Week in North Carolina. This week the National Weather Service and the North Carolina Department of Public Safety are teaming up to bring this severe weather safety campaign to all of North Carolina’s residents. With warmer weather quickly approaching, now is the time to prepare for the severe…… read more »
