Goldsboro, NC — The Wayne County Board of Education will convene for its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Monday, May 5, 2025, at the WCPS Central Services Boardroom, located at 2001 E. Royall Avenue in Goldsboro. The meeting will begin at 3:30 p.m. with a closed session, followed by the open session for the public.…… read more »
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Wayne County Board of Education to Hold Monthly Meeting on May 5
Tuesday’s Winners From the 75th Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair
Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair Winners
Tuesday
Salute to Senior Citizens
Youngest Grandparent
Shauna McMillan, Snow Hill
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Goodwill Partners With IFFS to Provide Workforce Development Training
Goodwill Industries of Eastern North Carolina, Inc. (GIENCâ) has announced a partnership with Inter-Faith Food Shuttle (IFFS) to provide funding and workforce development opportunities for the organization’s Culinary Apprenticeship Program (CAP).
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Millions in Federal Grants to Expand Rural Drug Recovery Services in NC
Three organizations in North Carolina are set to receive millions in federal funding to bolster treatment and recovery services for substance use disorder in rural communities, where residents are at greater risk of drug overdose but often face higher barriers to care.
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Praise Army Hosting Expo and Motor Show in Pikeville
Praise Army is hosting an Expo and Motor Show on Nov. 1 through Nov. 3 at Dees Memorial Park in Pikeville.
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Health Department Urges Residents to get Vaccinated Ahead of Anticipated Active Flu Season
As flu season approaches and respiratory illnesses rise, the Wayne County Health Department is urging all residents, especially those in high-risk populations, to prioritize their health by getting a flu shot.… read more »
“Operation Firecracker” Reminders Motorists Not to Drink and Drive
RALEIGH – The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program is reminding drivers and boaters not to drink and drive this Fourth of July.
That was the message from traffic safety officials and law enforcement officers at Wednesday’s launch in Raleigh of anti-drunk driving campaigns aimed at automobile drivers and boaters.
Officials were at the Falls Lake Upper Barton Creek Boating Access Area in Raleigh for Wednesday morning’s launch of the “Operation Firecracker Booze It & Lose It” and “Operation Dry Water” campaigns.… read more »
Duplin County Crash
Saturday afternoon firefighters from Mount Olive were dispatched to the scene of a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of NC 403 and Summerlin crossroad road at Rones Chapel. The Oak Wolfe fire department was also dispatched to the scene along with a medic truck from Duplin County. Both drivers of the vehicles were checked out…… read more »
UPDATE: 1 Shot At Wayne UNC Healthcare; Lockdown Lifted
The Goldsboro Police Department and Wayne County Sheriff’s Office responded to an active shooting call at Wayne UNC Healthcare in Goldsboro Sunday night at 8:17 pm. The hospital was placed on lockdown, and one female victim was located on the 6th floor with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to her leg. The victim was not a…… read more »
BREAKING: Wayne UNC Hospital On Lock-Down For Alleged Active Shooter
At 8:17 Sunday evening Wayne UNC Hospital went on lockdown for an alleged active shooter situation. According to Wayne County Public Information Officer Joel Gillie, Wayne County Sheriffs and Goldsboro Police are on-scene at this moment. Multiple officers are currently searching the area for the shooting suspect.… read more »
