Three pieces of art created by Wayne Community College students are on display at North Carolina State University. Works by Dylon Bryson of Faison, Lillie Thorne of Mount Olive, and Louise Bongala of Goldsboro were selected to represent WCC on the walls of the Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research. The three are…… read more »
Apostle Norbert E Simmons is known to many as A Giant Among Men. The most recent confirmation that Apostle Simmons stands head and shoulder above many was his appointment of Dr. Aaron McNair, II as his successor as Senior Pastor of Deeper Life Church Ministries (DLCM), 900 Eleventh Street, Goldsboro, NC. This was done not…… read more »
After nearly one day on the run, a wanted suspect is apprehended in Lenoir County. Authorities had been searching for 29-year-old Kenneth E. Piper of Wilson since a multi-county car chase on Monday. Piper, who was wanted on active felony warrants, and a second suspect had reportedly led law enforcement on the pursuit that started…… read more »
This week, the U.S crossed the grim milestone of 500,000 deaths due to COVID-19. At Wayne UNC Health Care, the hospital staff paused at 3 PM Tuesday to observe a moment of silence in remembrance of the Americans who have lost their lives due to the coronavirus. Citizens across Wayne County were asked to join…… read more »
Planning moves along for the new elementary school in northern Wayne County. At a special meeting earlier this month, the Wayne County Board of Education selected an architect and build method for Fremont Elementary School. Assistant Superintendent for Support Services Dr. Tim Harrell went through the reasons it made sense to stick with Pinnacle Architecture,…… read more »
Authorities are searching for a suspect involved in a lengthy police pursuit. The chase began Monday afternoon in Johnston County as the suspects led authorities on the pursuit through Johnston, Wayne, Greene and Lenoir counties. The driver was wanted by the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect vehicle ran out of fuel on Felix Harvey…… read more »
It will be at least one day before flooding conditions improve along the Neuse River near Goldsboro. According to the National Weather Service, the Neuse River remains just shy of 22-feet in “Moderate Flood Stage.” Starting Wednesday, the levels on the local river are expected to begin dropping. However, the flooding conditions along the Neuse…… read more »
It’s a last chance to cast a vote in UScellular’s sixth annual Black History Month Art Contest with Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County. For the first time, voting is available online, and the Wayne County community can visit UScellular’s Black History Month Art Contest to vote for their favorite piece of original art.…… read more »
A state railroad safety study could save lives by giving officials a better tool to prevent people from getting hit by trains. The four-year study used thermal cameras to develop a more complete understanding of the extent of pedestrian trespassing on North Carolina‘s rail network. The study, conducted by researchers at the Institute of Transportation…… read more »
Wayne County officials are talking trash. Specifically, at last week’s board meeting, the Wayne County commissioners voiced their displeasure over the litter that lines roadways across the area. Commissioner Barbara Aycock started the conversation and says she’s been hearing from residents about the trash along the highways. She noted the unsightly garbage lining Highway 70,…… read more »
