A dignified retirement

From left, Thomas Doss, 10, Rusty Rose, Webelos leader, Tony Barham, 9, Braxton Rose, 10, and Thomas Doss, 10, raise a new flag during a flag retirement ceremony at American Legion Post 11 Saturday....

Published: Jun 16, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story

County board poised to approve budget

Wayne County commissioners are expected to adopt a $136 million budget Tuesday for 2014-15 that does not raise the tax rate nor increase user fees. Commissioners also are expected to select an architectural firm to design the county's proposed...

Published: Jun 16, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story

Crops make an impact

Agriculture and agribusiness had a $1.035 billion economic impact on Wayne County in 2012, up from $763 million in 2007. Agriculture and related businesses accounted for 8,916 jobs -- a 20.5 percent share of total county employment. Also, the...

Published: Jun 16, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story

Two local teachers honored by state

Two math teachers with Wayne County Public Schools have been selected for the Governor's Teacher Network. Brogden Middle School Title I teacher Karen Fulkerson and Mount Olive Middle School fifth-grade math teacher Jennifer Harper are among 450 outstanding educators...

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Wayne schools recognized for response symposium

A symposium on Crisis Preparedness, Response and Community has earned Wayne County Public Schools the 2014 Golden Achievement Award, the second highest honor given by the National School Public Relations Association. The February event drew an estimated 300 potential key...

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Summer camps at Boys and Girls Club

Wayne Community College is provided three summer camps at the Goldsboro unit of the Boys & Girls Club. Youth Summer Camp 2014 is for ages 13-18 and is free to club members. Cost for non-club members is $10. The first...

Published: Jun 16, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story