A suspect is accused of passing funny money in Wayne County. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports 39-year-old Justin R. Parrish has been charged with Felony Uttering a Forged Instrument and Felony Obtaining Property by False Pretense. On July 9th, a business on the east side of Wayne County reported Parrish had passed a counterfeit…… read more »
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WCSO: Suspect Passed Fake $100 Bill
Occupant Escapes Mobile Home Blaze (PHOTO GALLERY)
Thursday afternoon, the New Hope and Saulston fire departments along with Wayne County EMS paramedics were dispatched to a possible working structure fire on Smith Farm Lane. The blaze was reported by one of the New Hope fire engines that was in the area. Heavy smoke was seen coming out of double-wide mobile home on…… read more »
MISSING OUT: Wayne County Fair Waits Until 2021
This usually would have been a week full of fun at the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair. Unfortunately, this year’s fair was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The 2021 Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair is planned for September 30th through October 9th. While this year’s regular fair activities won’t happen, there’s still a chance to enjoy…… read more »
WCPS Approves New Budget, Continues Effort To Reduce Spending
Wayne County Public Schools tightens its belt as the district attempts to overcome its nearly $5 million fund balance deficit. At this week’s Board of Education meeting, WCPS Interim Superintendent Dr. James Merrill and School Operations Specialist, LLC President Aaron Beaulieu presented the 2020-2021 fiscal year budget. Merrill says some of the initial cuts made…… read more »
Donations Made To Pikeville Cotton Museum
Town of Pikeville Commissioner Lyman Galloway donated $1000 to the Pikeville Cotton Museum operated by Mr. David Bissette and Ms. Rosie Colvin. Galloway made the donation at Pikeville’s regular scheduled board meeting on Monday. The Cotton Museum is located at 102 W. School St. and is open to the public every 4th Sunday from 2:00pm…… read more »
Additional COVID-19 Cases Reported At WCPS Schools
More COVID-19 cases are popping up across the Wayne County Public Schools system. WCPS says it has been notified that an individual who was recently on the Brogden Middle campus, an individual who was recently on the Carver Elementary campus, three individuals who were recently on the Charles B. Aycock High campus, an individual who…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Minnie Powered By Jackson & Sons
Minnie is approximately 1 – 2 years old. This friendly feline loves attention! Click here to view all the pets available for adoption through Wayne County Animal Services. The Wayne County Animal Shelter is located at 1600 Clingman Street in Goldsboro. Jackson and Sons Pet of the Week: Minnie Posted by Goldsboro Daily News on…… read more »
WCC Presents 2020 Distinguished Chair Awards
Two Wayne Community College faculty members have been honored with the college’s 17th set of “Distinguished Chair” awards. Dr. Brandon Jenkins, Arts and Sciences Division dean, and Bill Reboli, psychology instructor, received monetary awards to use for travel and trophies. The Distinguished Chair awards recognize outstanding full-time curriculum faculty members who have distinguished themselves at…… read more »
ACE Team: Wanted Suspect Found With Meth
A wanted suspect is allegedly busted with meth at a Goldsboro motel. On Friday, members of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Team arrested 40-year-old Wade E. Tucker of Pikeville at the Irish Inn. Tucker was wanted for Felony and Misdemeanor Probation Violations. During his arrest, illegal narcotics were also located and seized. …… read more »
Voter Registration Deadline Approaches
The last minute voter registration rush is on. 5 PM this Friday, October 9, 2020, is North Carolina’s deadline for regular voter registration before the November 3rd Presidential Election. Same-day registration is allowed during Early Voting up until October 31st. You can find voter registration details at waynevotes.com and ncsbe.gov.… read more »
