(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 »
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Pecan Farmers Celebrate Strong Season
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 »
Sharing Is Caring During Holidays Amidst Pandemic
It’s so important to remember those who are in need during this unprecedented time of COVID-19. As a result of this pandemic 50 million Americans are in need of some sort of life line, most importantly food. Cordelia Wilcox coordinated the preparation and delivery of 50 Thanksgiving meals. The House of Fordham in Goldsboro received…… read more »
WCC Foundation Looks For “Herd Of Heroes” This Giving Tuesday
The Foundation of Wayne Community College is hoping residents are in a giving spirit this Giving Tuesday. Diane Belmont is the Coordinator of Resource Development and Data Management for the Foundation of WCC. She appeared on Jeff Farrow’s Morning Show on Goldsboro’s Greatest Hits 1150 and 98.3. Belmont says the funds raised today will help…… read more »
Meadow Lane Elementary Has Reported COVID-19 Cluster
Monday, Wayne County Public Schools reported a COVID-19 cluster at Meadow Lane Elementary, which involves three staff members and two students, none of whom have been on campus since November 23. “The school had two reported cases on November 24. Today, we learned about three additional cases. Based on contract tracing, we believe these cases…… read more »
Wayne County Man Wanted For Duplin County Homicide
On Wednesday, November 25, Duplin County 911 Communications received several calls at approximately 5:25 am in reference to someone that had been shot in the parking lot of a local processing plant. The victim found at the scene was identified as 29-year-old Darius Atkins from Wayne County. According to the Duplin County Sheriff’s Office, have…… read more »
Mt. Olive Christmas Open House Cancelled, Parade Still Set For Saturday
The Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce has provided the following update on this weekend’s Christmas activities in the town: Christmas Open House/Tree Lighting scheduled for Friday, December 4has been CANCELLED Christmas Parade set for Saturday, December 5, at 10 a.m. is STILL HAPPENING Parade Line Up: Carver Elementary School (400 Old Seven Spring Road) Parade Route: Old…… read more »
