Board extends Dunsmore contract

During its Monday evening meeting, the Wayne County Board of Education amended the superintendent's contract, extending it to four-year status, with some commenting on the recent shootings and tragedies around the country. Dr. Michael Dunsmore, schools superintendent, was hired...

Published: Jul 12, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story

Patricia Beier takes the lead as WAGES director

Patricia Beier knows firsthand how community action agencies like WAGES help people in poverty -- she is a product of its services. Born and raised in Wayne County, she takes over the role of WAGES executive director on Friday,...

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Man is killed in ATV accident

PIKEVILLE -- One man is dead and another is injured after an ATV accident that happened just after midnight Monday. First Sgt. Jerry Burton with the North Carolina Highway Patrol confirmed that 47-year-old William Chadbourne Kearney died in the...

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Clerk shot in armed robbery

An employee of the Handy Mart located at 2495 U.S. 13 North in Goldsboro was shot three times during an armed robbery at the business Monday after 11 p.m. Maj. Tom Effler with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office said...

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WCC registration to be held July 18-22

Registration for fall 2016 college credit courses at Wayne Community College will be held July 18-22 on the main campus in Goldsboro. New and returning students can sign up for classes from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on July 18, 20 and...

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