On Giving Tuesday, for the sixth consecutive year, U.S. Cellular kicked off The Future of Good program highlighting young people who are helping create positive change in their local communities. Through The Future of Good, U.S. Cellular champions many causes, including the fight against hunger and homelessness, the protection of the environment and expansion of…… read more »
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Eastern N.C. Youth Can Be Recognized For Their Community Work
WCC Student Honored For Service
Wayne Community College student Sabrina Blackmon has been selected for an outstanding leadership and service award from North Carolina Campus Compact. Blackmon is a recipient of the network’s Community Impact Student Award, which recognizes one student leader at each member school. Honorees have demonstrated a deep commitment to community involvement and the ability to inspire…… read more »
Ribbon Cut For County’s New Emergency Services Center (PHOTOS)
Wayne County is ready to open its new 911 and Emergency Operations Center. The ribbon was cut for the new A. Joe Gurley, III Emergency Services Building Tuesday morning. Gurley served the citizens of Wayne County as the District 4 Commissioner since July of 2014. He was appointed to serve as the chairman of the…… read more »
Sex Offender Arrested After Leaving Registered Address
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports 52-year-old Michael W. Hammerberg has been charged with Fail to Report New Address – Sex Offender. That’s after the sheriff’s office was alerted last week that Hammerberg was not residing at the address registered with the Sex Offender Registry. According to the release, Hammerberg’s address is listed as “homeless.” …… read more »
Christmas Fun This Friday At Make A Difference Food Pantry
Join the volunteers at the Make A Difference Food Pantry in Mount Olive for a drive thru Christmas experience! Attendees can enjoy the Christmas scenes from the warmth and safety of their vehicle this Friday, December 4, from 5:30 – 7 PM. There will be favors and snacks for the kids, and special appearances by…… read more »
Pecan Farmers Celebrate Strong Season
(NORTH CAROLINA NEWS NETWORK) — After several years of weather-related setbacks, North Carolina pecan growers are reporting a strong crop. That is welcome news for farmers such as Wayne County grower Tim Haithcock, who has been growing pecans for over 25 years. He tells Spectrum News 1 his farm managed to dodge any major hurricanes…… read more »
CSS Wayne To Hold Annual Meeting Online
Communities Supporting Schools of Wayne County is holding its annual meeting this week…virtually. Selena Bennett, the Executive Director of Communities Supporting Schools, appeared on Jeff Farrow’s Morning Show on Goldsboro’s Greatest Hits 1150 and 98.3 and talked about the obstacles for the organization, students and parents this year. Communities Supporting Schools has been unable to…… read more »
N.C. Looks Forward To Vaccine Release
Could it be the light at the end of the tunnel? Several COVID-19 vaccines are already showing promising results. At a media briefing Tuesday, Gov. Roy Cooper says North Carolina is preparing for when safe and effective vaccines become available. Cooper says the state is preparing to receive the Pfizer vaccine, which needs to be…… read more »
Granges Raising Funds For Caisson Unit
A fundraiser is underway for the North Carolina Troopers Association Caisson Unit. The Grantham Grange and Brogden Grange came together to raise $50,000 for the Caisson Unit, which has its horses housed right here in Wayne County. John Crawford is the President of the Grantham Grange. He says the Caisson Unit doesn’t usually get to…… read more »
WCC Winter Fine Arts Festival Underway This Week
Even though the COVID-19 pandemic has changed a lot about their academic journey, Wayne Community College’s students have continued to make art and music. This year’s Winter Fine Arts Festival will feature artwork from Spring 2020, which under normal conditions would have been the focus of a show last May, and Fall 2020 classes plus…… read more »
