North Carolina is taking steps to ensure the COVID-19 vaccine is administered equitably to all people and groups across the state. In a media briefing Tuesday, Gov. Roy Cooper said distributing vaccine quickly and equitably remains a top priority. Cooper says the goal is to make sure every community has access to the vaccine and…… read more »
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Gov. Cooper: State Emphasizing Equity In Vaccine Distribution
Elks Lodge Partners To Form Air Force Family Scholarship Program
The Goldsboro Elks Lodge and the Patriot Foundation of North Carolina have joined forces to support North Carolina families of fallen or disabled Airmen. An all-volunteer team led by the Elks will begin awarding educational scholarships this spring through the North Carolina Air Force Scholarship Program. Scholarships will vary between $1,000 and $5,000 per student…… read more »
Black History Month In Goldsboro
It is Black History Month. Across the nation, citizens are celebrating the many achievements and contributions made by African Americans to our economic, cultural, spiritual and political development. This month, the City of Goldsboro approved its annual Black History Month Proclamation as proudly read by council member Brandi Matthews. The proclamation states: “Africans Americans have…… read more »
Wanted Suspect Arrested During Wayne County Traffic Stop
On January 23rd, Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies were patrolling near Highway 70 East in Goldsboro when they conducted a traffic stop for a motor vehicle violation. During the stop, 36-year-old James D. Barnes of Kinston was reportedly found in possession of a firearm. Barnes also had multiple active warrants out of Johnston County. He was…… read more »
WCC Nursing Program Earns Top Ranking
Wayne Community College’s Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program has been ranked one of the best nursing schools in the state. RegisteredNursing.org placed WCC’s program at number six out of 82 analyzed for the “2021 Best Nursing Schools in North Carolina” list. “Nursing programs were assessed on several factors which represent how well a program supports…… read more »
WCPS Snapshot Reveals Student Difficulties During Remote Learning
According to preliminary data, remote learning is having an adverse effect on some students in Wayne County Public Schools. During the last Wayne County Board of Education meeting, Title I Program Specialist Caroline Brown went through the failing grades for the first semester in grades 3 – 8. Brown says those failing grades in 3…… read more »
NCDOT, NCDHHS Fund Transit Rides To Vaccine Sites
North Carolinians needing transportation assistance traveling to a COVID-19 vaccine site can reach out to their local transit agency. Last month, NCDOT and the N.C Department of Health and Human Services announced that about $2.5 million in Coronavirus Relief Funding would be distributed to local transit agencies across the state to help pay for rides for individuals who need…… read more »
Saluting Seymour
Every week, Saluting Seymour and SoundScope highlight an airman serving at the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro. Airman 1st Class Brock Wicks from the 4th Fighter Wing Wicks has been in the Air Force a little over two years. He comes to Goldsboro from Lake Orion, MI. Wicks is an Intelligence Analyst for the…… read more »
Mount Olive Scales Back Black History Month Events
The Town of Mount Olive is moving forward with its annual Black History Month Parade but on a smaller scale. This year’s parade is scheduled for February 27th and will feature Mayor Kenneth Talton and the Mount Olive Board of Commissioners along with motorcycle and auto clubs. There will also be a heater giveaway after…… read more »
Vehicles Collide On Hwy. 55 (PHOTO GALLERY)
Late Saturday afternoon, firefighters from Smith Chapel and personnel from EMS Stations 8 and 9 were dispatched to a three vehicle accident on the 1300 block of Highway 55 west of Mount Olive. The three vehicles were apparently heading east on Highway 55 when the rear-end accident occurred on a straight section of road After…… read more »
