Winter weather is here and activity in the garden has slowed down. For gardening enthusiasts, their green thumbs might be itching to be outside doing something in the garden during this time of year. Winter is a great time to do several garden activities that can pay off in the spring. Below are a few…… read more »
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Jackson & Sons Crowned Dancing Stars Of Wayne County
The votes are in and the new Dancing Stars of Wayne County are crowned. Announced during Thursday’s virtual Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Banquet, Jackson & Sons was named the Dancing Star of Wayne County for 2020. Jackson & Sons received $3,940 in votes to win this year’s virtual event. All of the $10 votes…… read more »
Wayne County’s Weekly COVID-19 Update
As of Friday, the Wayne County Health Department has received notification of 5,941 total positive cases of COVID-19. 315 of these cases have been attributed to congregate living facilities and 5,166 are cases from outside any type of congregate facility. 5,290 of the 5,941 individuals who tested positive are now considered recovered, leaving an estimated…… read more »
County Explores Possibility Of Base-Located School
For more than a month, leadership from Wayne County Public Schools and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, in conjunction with a small delegate of elected officials and county staff, have been exploring the possibilities of a new school located on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. On Monday evening, WCPS interim superintendent, Dr. James Merrill, presented…… read more »
Active COVID-19 Cases Approach 500 In Wayne County
There are just under 500 active cases of coronavirus in Wayne County. According to the Thursday update from Wayne County Government, a total of 5,860 positive COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the county since the pandemic began. There are currently 494 active cases of COVID-19 in the county, and that’s after Wayne County’s number…… read more »
Chamber Announces Annual Awards During Online Banquet
The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce celebrated 123 years of serving the business community Thursday evening, but from a distance. In year’s past, nearly 300 community members would gather for the Annual Event, but 2020 had something different in store. “This was actually the 4th attempt to host the annual event in 2020. In early…… read more »
Mt. Olive’s New Year’s Eve Celebration Goes Virtual
In true 2020 fashion, a live, in-person New Year’s Eve Pickle Drop will not be held in Mount Olive this year. But pickle fans everywhere will still be able to watch a pickle drop come December 31. Plans are to air a 30-minute webcast that compiles highlights of previous Pickle Drop events in Mount Olive,…… read more »
WCSO: Suspects Broke Into Home, Fatally Shot Occupant
Two suspects are accused of murder following a B&E at a Wayne County home. Around 5:30 AM Thursday, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office responded to a breaking and entering in progress on the 1900 block of Old Grantham Road. While en route, the responding officers were informed a shooting had just occurred at the residence…… read more »
Chromebooks Given To Students In Memory Of Brogden Primary Teacher (PHOTOS)
Nine years after her death, a Wayne County educator is still making a difference in the lives of students. On Wednesday, the Patrice Barnes Worrells Scholarship Fund donated ten Chromebooks to students at Brogden Primary School through the Operation Chromebook effort put together by Operation Unite Goldsboro. The Scholarship Fund was established to honor the…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Reese Powered By Jackson & Sons
Meet Reese! She is a pretty 15-month-old shepherd/Aussie mix. Reese is very friendly, and she loves giving hugs and kisses. She’s waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find her forever home. Click here to view all the pets available for adoption through Wayne County Animal Services. The Wayne County Animal Shelter is located…… read more »
