Goldsboro Elks Lodge #139 presented the AF Family Scholarship to five deserving students heading to or continuing their college or vocational education this year. In total, $23,000 was presented. Kiera Negron, Taylor Brotjan, Jacob Volk, Branna Martin, McKenzy Schinsky received scholarships. The Air Force Family Scholarship Program is administered by the lodge and funded through…… read more »
On August 25, 2022, officers from the Goldsboro Police Department’s Uniformed Patrol “C” Shift took a report of indecent liberties with a child by a known offender. The victim was a 10-year-old male. The suspect was identified as 27-year-old Rodney Levon Robinson, of Goldsboro. After further investigation by the Goldsboro Police Department Criminal Investigations Division,…… read more »
SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE, N.C. – The 4th Fighter Wing partnered with the Wayne County Public School district for a ribbon cutting ceremony to recognize the opening of the Wayne School of Technical Arts (WSTA) at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Sept. 9. WSTA will be the first public school located on a…… read more »
Today Wayne Community College’s Public Safety Division held its annual 9/11 Tribute Stair Climb. Emergency medical and law enforcement students, along with their instructors and other first responders, ran the equivalent of 78 flights to replicate the efforts of firefighters who responded to the 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. The 78th floor…… read more »
Southeastern Cancer Care held its annual Cures for the Colors Color Run on Saturday, September 10th at Wayne Community College. Over 500 participants registered for either the 5K or the one-mile Fun Run. Despite the rainy weather, participants gathered together Saturday morning to raise awareness for cancer and to help support those battling cancer. Participants…… read more »
A Wayne County nonprofit has been awarded a grant through the Duke Energy’s Hometown Revitalization Grant program, which assists local communities and small businesses across the state continue their ongoing recovery from economic challenges initially triggered by the pandemic. The Duke Energy Foundation distributed $500,000 in grants to 20 nonprofits across our state—each representing one…… read more »
On September 8, officers with the Goldsboro Police Department responded to 2339 South U.S. 117 Hwy for a report of Robbery with Dangerous Weapon. Two armed subjects entered the business, 117 Internet Café, and took U.S. currency. Witnesses gave police descriptions of the suspects and their vehicle. Deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office were…… read more »
Scores for week 4 of High School Football for Wayne Country teams. WGBR High School Game of the Week visited Southern Wayne High School. North Lenoir 0 Southern Wayne 20 Goldsboro 0 Rocky Mount 62 Green Central 36 Eastern Wayne 0 Hobbton 49 Spring Creek 20 Rosewood 7 Whiteville 41 No games this week for…… read more »
Wednesday afternoon friends and guests gather in front of the University of Mount Olive Baseball field for the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Carl Lancaster Training Facility. University President Dr. H. Edward Croom welcomed the guests, staff, and team players to this joyful occasion that will offer the students athletics the opportunity to advance in…… read more »
Wayne County has promoted Sara Larson to human resources director, filling the vacancy as Human Resources Director Ginger Moore moves to the assistant county manager position. Larson will start her new role on October 1, 2022, with an annual salary of $100,000. “If you haven’t had the pleasure of working with Sara already, you will…… read more »
