The United Way of Wayne County is already at 40% of its goal for the 2020 Community Campaign. The funds raised so far will impact over 7,200 lives in Wayne County. However, the United Way is hoping to impact over 18,000 lives by raising $900,000 total by the time the campaign ends December 1st. Appearing…… read more »
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United Way Continues Community Campaign Push
2015 Murder Suspect Apprehended
A suspect is arrested for a 2015 murder in Goldsboro. 19-year-old Ni-Quawn Kornegay of Goldsboro was shot and killed on the 2000 block of S. Slocumb Street on October 1st of 2015. Five years later, the investigation into the fatal shooting led to a warrant being secured on 22-year-old Tyrone O. Johnson of Wilson for…… read more »
New Cybersecurity Website For N.C. Schools and Students
The N.C. Department of Information Technology has announced its new website aimed at educating K-12 students, school administrators and parents on the dangers of cyberattacks and how best to protect yourself from becoming a victim. Cyberattacks are on the rise as our online presence is growing due to COVID-19 and the increase in remote learning and working.…… read more »
Saluting Seymour
Every week, Saluting Seymour and SoundScope highlight an airman serving at the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro. Master Sgt. Aaron VanVynckt with the 4th Fighter Wing VanVynckt has been in the Air Force 20 years. He was living in Mishawaka, Indiana when he joined. VanVynckt works in the Contracting Squadron at Seymour Johnson, so…… read more »
Wayne UNC To Host Emergency Blood Drive Nov. 4
Facing a one-day critical shortage of blood supplies, Wayne UNC Health Care has organized an emergency blood drive 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wed., Nov. 4 in the hospital auditorium. The blood drive is open to the public. “The Blood Connection and their Operations Command Center has noticed a decrease in blood donations and those…… read more »
Wayne County Public Library Launches “Netlitz”
In honor of TeenTober, a nationwide celebration hosted by libraries every October, Wayne County Public Library is collaborating with two local teens to bring you Netlitz. Netlitz is an audio book club for teens that aims to fill the gaps left by COVID-19 and social distancing. Netlitz will be shared on the Wayne County Public Library’s…… read more »
Wayne County Weekly COVID-19 Update
As of Friday, the Wayne County Health Department has received notification of 4,095 total positive cases of COVID-19. 119 of these cases have been attributed to congregate living facilities and 3,523 are cases from outside any type of congregate facility. 3,695 of the 4,095 individuals who tested positive are now considered recovered, leaving an estimated…… read more »
Harvest Season For Sweet Potatoes
The harvesting of sweet potatoes is a common sight in Eastern North Carolina now during the fall season. Sweet potatoes are a bragging point in our region with North Carolina being number one for sweet potato production in the United States. North Carolina produces 50% of the sweet potatoes in the United States. There are…… read more »
Night To Shine Goes Virtual For 2021
Special needs individuals in Wayne County will have a Night to Shine! Once again, First Baptist Church of Goldsboro has been granted an opportunity to host a Night to Shine Prom, providing an unforgettable evening for persons with special needs ages 14-and-up. However, the February event will go online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Donna…… read more »
WCC Ready To Award $203K In Scholarships
Wayne Community College has a new scholarship to help students take advantage of short-term training. The “GEER Scholarship” can be used for courses in 10 occupational pathways in the college’s Workforce Continuing Education Division. It provides up to $750 for course tuition, fees, books, supplies, credentialing tests, transportation, childcare, and other costs of attendance. “We…… read more »
