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PET OF THE WEEK: Raynor Powered By Jackson & Sons

PET OF THE WEEK: Raynor Powered By Jackson & Sons

Raynor has been at the shelter for quite some time. She is a 3-to-4-year-old boxer/terrier mix.  Raynor is a volunteer favorite because she LOVES people and attention. She thinks other canines are beneath her. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services call 919-731-1439 option “0” or email [email protected] Click here to view all…read more »

United Way Recognizes Major Investors With Sprit Of NC Awards

United Way Recognizes Major Investors With Sprit Of NC Awards

United Way of Wayne County announced Wednesday that Mount Olive Pickle, Sentry Insurance Company, WAGES, Anchor Coupling, and Southco Distributing Company were recognized in the 2020 Spirit of North Carolina Awards. In a year full of challenges, UWWC Major Investors have stepped up to serve the Wayne County community in an extraordinary way. For more…read more »

NCDOT: Over 1 Million Pounds of Roadside Litter Collected This Year

NCDOT: Over 1 Million Pounds of Roadside Litter Collected This Year

As part of its litter removal efforts, N.C. Department of Transportation crews, contractors and volunteers have now collected more than 1 million pounds of litter from roadsides statewide this year. “We are only just beginning this year’s efforts to clean up and prevent litter on our roadsides,” said state Transportation Secretary Eric Boyette. “But we…read more »

County Officials Praise Vaccine Appointment Scheduler

County Officials Praise Vaccine Appointment Scheduler

Wayne County citizens are banding together to keep inoculating the community against the coronavirus. At Tuesday’s Wayne County Board of Commissioners meeting, County Manager Craig Honeycutt praised the continued efforts to get the vaccine distributed to residents. Commissioner Joe Daughtery noted the ease of county’s new vaccine appointment website set up by Wayne County Public Information Officer…read more »

WCC Scholarship Application Period Now Open

WCC Scholarship Application Period Now Open

New and returning Wayne Community College students should apply now for scholarships for the next academic year. Current and incoming college-credit students have until the close of business on April 30 to complete the online application for Foundation of Wayne Community College scholarships for the fall 2021 and spring 2022 semesters. “For the first time,…read more »

Wayne County Opens Vaccinations To Group 3

Wayne County Opens Vaccinations To Group 3

Starting Wednesday, March 3, the Wayne County Health Department will open vaccination appointments to everyone eligible under Group 3 of the state’s vaccination eligibility guidelines. Group 3 includes teachers, child care workers, critical manufacturing, essential goods, food and agriculture, government and community services, health care and public health, public safety, or transportation. If you are…read more »

N.C. To Enter Next Phase Of Vaccinations Starting Wednesday

N.C. To Enter Next Phase Of Vaccinations Starting Wednesday

North Carolina’s COVID-19 numbers have declined and remain stable, and there’s further good news as the newly approved one shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine is heading to the state. During Tuesday’s press briefing, Gov. Roy Cooper noted the progress and announced all of North Carolina’s frontline essential workers in Group 3 will be eligible to…read more »

City, County Amend Agreement Regarding Maxwell Center Hotel Property

City, County Amend Agreement Regarding Maxwell Center Hotel Property

Changes are made to an economic development agreement between the City of Goldsboro and Wayne County. The Memorandum of Understanding details the partnership between the city and county for locating a new hotel on the property next to The Maxwell Center. City Attorney Ron Lawrence explained the changes at Monday’s meeting of the Goldsboro City…read more »

Golden K Kiwanis Celebrate Member’s 100th Birthday

Golden K Kiwanis Celebrate Member’s 100th Birthday

Goldsboro Golden K Kiwanis Club members honored their oldest member, Frank Joyner, who turned 100 on February 27, with a “drive-by” greeting on Saturday afternoon. The caravan of nearly 50 cars drove through the Brookdale Senior Retirement Center parking lot on Country Day Road  to wish Joyner a happy birthday. In the photo, Dr. Joe…read more »

Bear Creek MBA Offers Free COVID Vaccines This Weekend

Bear Creek MBA Offers Free COVID Vaccines This Weekend

Free COVID-19 vaccines will be available at Bear Creek Missionary Baptist Association, 1800 South Slocumb Street in Goldsboro, this Saturday, March 6, from 9 AM – 2 PM. Those requesting the vaccine have to be 65 years and older, young with underlying conditions, or teachers. They need to call (919) 735-2274 to register.  If there…read more »

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