Sunday, August 14, 2016
WCC pharmacy graduates receives pins in ceremony
Wayne Community College recently recognized the seven members of its Pharmacy Technology class of 2016 in a formal pinning ceremony. The annual service includes presentation of pharmacy technician pins and roses by the faculty of the program and recitation of...Published: Aug 14, 2016 10:34 AM Full Story
As community grieves, answers remain elusive
Less than 50 feet away from a stop sign at the intersection of Olivia Lane and Slaughter Street, there is a heart on the ground made of votive candles. There is a purple teddy bear sitting upright, now worn by...Published: Aug 14, 2016 10:34 AM Full Story
UMO summer graduation is Aug. 27
MOUNT OLIVE -- The University of Mount Olive will graduate approximately 250 students during its summer commencement exercise at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, in the George and Annie Dail Kornegay Arena. Businessman and university board member Donnie Lassiter will...Published: Aug 14, 2016 10:34 AM Full Story
Three WCC students honored
Wayne Community College's Adult High School Program has honored three students for outstanding academic achievement. Jasmine Merriman and Dexter Taylor were named to the honors list for the summer session. To be included on this list, students must have completed...Published: Aug 14, 2016 10:34 AM Full Story
Teachers get field experience through business program
Two Mount Olive School teachers recently joined Duke Energy for a week, taking education beyond the classroom, as part of the N.C. Business Committee for Education's Teachers@Work program. The program links education and the business community, helping teachers create relevance...Published: Aug 14, 2016 10:34 AM Full Story
Sugarfoot's Bakery and Cafe opens in Grantham
Keisha Sander's dream has always been to own her own bakery, but she thought that wouldn't happen for 15 or 20 years down the road. That dream came true a lot earlier as the 34-year-old just opened Sugarfoot's Bakery and...Published: Aug 14, 2016 10:34 AM Full Story
Board awaits petition count
Wayne County commissioners Tuesday morning will find out whether they can proceed with street and drainage improvements in the Canterbury Village and North Creek subdivisions or will have to move on to the next subdivision in line. It has...Published: Aug 14, 2016 10:34 AM Full Story
Deacon Jones Honda opens
Deacon Jones is settling into its newest Goldsboro location after recently taking ownership of the former Stevenson Honda on U.S. 70 West. Deacon Jones Honda adds to the company's increasing presence in the Goldsboro market, with three other locations,...Published: Aug 14, 2016 10:34 AM Full Story
Council to discuss parking
The results of a downtown traffic and parking study, a proposed $10 billion bond referendum and new trash services will be reviewed by the Goldsboro City Council Monday. The council, which meets at 7 p.m. in City Hall, is...Published: Aug 14, 2016 10:34 AM Full Story
Board is briefed on assessment
The Wayne County Board of Health got a sneak peak Wednesday at the 2015 community health assessment before its release. According to the preliminary surveys and data, crime is down and 25 percent of Wayne County residents have no health...Published: Aug 14, 2016 10:33 AM Full Story
Man robs cashier from drive through
The Goldsboro Police Department is investigating an armed robbery which took place Saturday morning at the McDonald's restaurant at 2002 Wayne Memorial Drive. According to a police report, a black male wearing a black hoodie and a mask came...Published: Aug 14, 2016 10:33 AM Full Story