Please buckle up if you’re driving or riding anywhere this Thanksgiving. That’s the message coming from the N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program as part of this year’s Thanksgiving Click It or Ticket campaign. “This is traditionally one of the busiest times for travel, but we want people to get where they’re going safely,” said Mark…… read more »
The Wayne County Department of Social Services is celebrating National Adoption Day by wearing green and inviting the public to learn more about adoption and foster care. National Adoption Day is a collective effort to raise awareness of all the children waiting to be adopted from foster care in the United States. National Adoption Day…… read more »
The streets of Seven Springs were full of smiles and laughter Saturday afternoon as people waited for the start of the first Wayne County Christmas Parade. The public started to gather early to find that perfect spot while the children lined the streets to fill containers with candy. With perfect weather, family and friends seemed…… read more »
The NC House Republican Caucus has unanimously re-elected Representative John Bell (R-Wayne) as their House Majority Leader for the 2023-2024 legislative session. He was first elected to the position in 2016. “I am very grateful to have the continued support and trust of my Republican colleagues to serve as their Majority Leader,” said Rep. Bell. “I am excited…… read more »
The Rosewood Eagles sports program is soaring through the playoffs. The men’s soccer team left Saturday morning with a police escort and a caravan of fans to play in the NCHSAA Soccer Championship game. The game is being played at Truist Soccer Complex. The Eagles with face off against Christ the King. The football team…… read more »
UNC Health Wayne received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for the 3rdconsecutive reporting period. This national distinction celebrates UNC Health Wayne’s achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors. “We are so proud to have been awarded another “A” from the Leapfrog Group” says Jessie L. Tucker III, UNC Health Wayne…… read more »
The town of Pikeville, once considered among the most financially troubled government units in North Carolina, has made such an impressive recovery that it soon could regain administrative control of its finances from the state. Deputy Treasurer Sharon Edmundson, who is director of the Department of State Treasurer’s (DST) State and Local Government Finance Division…… read more »
On Nov. 15, 2022, at approximately 9:41 a.m., Goldsboro Police Department’s Housing Unit executed a search warrant at two locations with the assistance of the Goldsboro Police Department’s Emergency Response Team. The first search warrant was executed at the Econolodge Motel, Room 222, which is located at 704 Corporate Drive. Suspected marijuana, heroin, methamphetamines, and…… read more »
This Saturday November 19, the jolly old fellow in the red suit will be making a visit to the town of Seven Springs for their annual Christmas Parade. The parade will begin at 3 p.m. Come early to claim a beautiful spot to watch the parade. The town officials are collecting unwrap toys that day…… read more »
On December 1st, 2022, United Way of Wayne County and its Board of Directors will be hosting the 2022 Campaign Fair Share Giveaway event. The annual event serves to recognize the Fair Share investors and give away a $10,000.00 grand prize. For the last four years, an anonymous donor has gifted United Way of Wayne…… read more »
