Tag Archives: Wayne County

Two Solar Farms Planned for Goldsboro

Two Solar Farms Planned for Goldsboro

A pair of solar farms are up for consideration at the next Wayne County Board of Commissioners’ meeting. Each would be on farmland or woodland properties. According to Wayne County Planning Director Berry Gray, the Stevens Mill Energy Facility would be located on Stevens Mill Road between Black Jack Church Road and James Hinson Road.…read more »

Gaylon Pope and Sweetwater to Appear in Mount Olive and Dudley

Gaylon Pope and Sweetwater to Appear in Mount Olive and Dudley

Gaylon Pope and SweetWater (well-known from their many years at the Mike’s Farm Christmas dinner show) will be at the First United Methodist Church, 120 E. James Street, Mount Olive, NC on Saturday, March 25 for a Gaither style gospel service. Doors will open at 5:00 for the 6:00 service. This is a non-ticketed event…read more »

Wings Over Wayne Adds Blue Angels

Wings Over Wayne Adds Blue Angels

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. – The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, will headline Seymour Johnson Air Force Base’s Wings Over Wayne Air, Space and Technology Expo, May 20-21, 2023. The free air show will also feature aerial performances and dozens of military and civilian static displays representing the different generations…read more »

Elvie Shane to Headline 2023 NC Freedom Fest

Elvie Shane to Headline 2023 NC Freedom Fest

Goldsboro, N.C. – When NC Freedom Fest returns for its 3rd year celebrating our Military & FirstResponders on September 9th, a big-name artist will be in town to take the stage as our headliner. Makeyour plans now to be Downtown for the free performance by the up-and-coming country artist, Elvie Shane! Wayne Carlyle of Katie…read more »

Goldsboro Daily News Welcomes News Director

Goldsboro Daily News Welcomes News Director

Curtis Media Group and goldsborodailynews.com welcomes News Director Dave Alexander to the staff. Alexander will be heard on all 5 stations of the Goldsboro group including 97.7 Katie Country, 98.3 WGBR, 105.7 WFMC, 92.9 WWMC and 92.7 JAMZ. “This is a great place for radio. The stations are already very locally focused and I hope…read more »

Giorgio Kristev Named Director of Information Technology

Giorgio Kristev Named Director of Information Technology

Wayne County is pleased to announce that Giorgio Kristev has been promoted to the director of information technology. Kristev replaces Ryan Preble, who left Wayne County in January to pursue a role in county management. As director of information technology, Kristev will oversee networking, telecommunications, database and application development, web services, financial and emergency systems,…read more »

College To Hold Event for 8th Graders

College To Hold Event for 8th Graders

Wayne Community College will hold an event for eighth-grade students and their parents or guardians. “Middle School Night: 8th Grade Edition” is set for 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, March 16. The event will allow participants to explore careers and the college’s academic programs through personalized campus tours and hands-on activities. Parents and guardians will also…read more »

Tim Tebow to be University of Mount Olive Spring Commencement Speaker

Tim Tebow to be University of Mount Olive Spring Commencement Speaker

The University of Mount Olive announced today that Tim Tebow will be its May commencement speaker. Tebow is a two-time national champion, first-round NFL draft pick, and Heisman trophy winner. In addition, he serves as a college football analyst for ESPN. Prior to joining ESPN, Tebow played three years in the NFL for the Denver…read more »

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