Sunday, June 19, 2016
WCC board chooses leader
Normally under the state's Open Meeting Law a public body can consider the qualifications of a candidate in closed session, but the actual appointment has to be made in open session. However, Shante Martin, general counsel for the N.C. Community...Published: Jun 19, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Days of Action to begin Tuesday
United Way of Wayne County will begin holding volunteer events in Goldsboro and Mount Olive Tuesday as part of the week-long "Days of Action" volunteer program. The program was created thanks to a grant United Way received from Depend,...Published: Jun 19, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Making a difference
Twelve-year-old Mackenzie Hinson has been a hero in Wayne County ever since she started Make A Difference Food Pantry two years ago. And on Saturday, Tyson Foods recognized her as a hero also. Tyson gave Mackenzie a brand new,...Published: Jun 19, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Casey Croom to compete for Miss North Carolina crown
This will be quite a week for Casey Croom, Miss Goldsboro 2016. Monday, her 23rd birthday, she heads to Raleigh to compete for the Miss North Carolina crown. That afternoon, contestants will be at the Governor's mansion, with interviews...Published: Jun 19, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
School regrouping passes
The school regrouping plan designed to improve performance and scores at schools in the central attendance area was approved Friday morning by the Wayne County Board of Education. It will take effect with the 2016-2017 school year. The board...Published: Jun 19, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Bloodhound Olympics
A group of fresh United States Army recruits -- all of which ship off to basic training later this year -- are standing in a huddle in a field behind Wayne Community College. Each recruit in the group is...Published: Jun 19, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Work on ag center to begin in July
A groundbreaking ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 14, for the Maxwell Regional Agricultural and Convention Center. Construction is anticipated to be completed by December 2017 or January 2018. "It really depends on the weather and...Published: Jun 19, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story