Saturday, November 5, 2016
Wreaths Across America slated for Dec. 17
As people across America are getting wrapped up in the holiday season, many will take a moment to recognize those who are no longer here to celebrate it. The Wreaths Across America program, a nationwide volunteer effort that will...Published: Nov 5, 2016 10:17 PM Full Story
Women engaged in politics
Politics for Viola Ryals Figueroa this year is a family affair. Not only is the 49-year-old campaigning for local political candidates, but so is her 72-year-old mother, Elsie Ryals, her 32-year-old daughter, Alicia Crawford, and her 9-year-old granddaughter, Zarac...Published: Nov 5, 2016 10:17 PM Full Story
Whitfield honored by Unifirst Corp.
It is the most coveted of all UniFirst Corporation recognitions. And out of the thousands of UniFirst route sales representatives in the U.S. and Canada, Goldsboro resident Greg Whitfield is one of only 13 who have earned this distinction for...Published: Nov 5, 2016 10:17 PM Full Story
Thirteen county schools are failing
Wayne County Public Schools is working to get improvement plans in place for all 33 county schools before the holiday break, but particularly for the 13 designated as "low performing" schools. Schools making the list for the second year...Published: Nov 5, 2016 10:17 PM Full Story
Volunteers offer lunches to groups helping with recovery
Ty Schmeltzer remembered what it was like to eat a sandwich after helping families without electricity. Schmeltzer, a 21-year-old lineman for Duke Energy Progress, said a group passed out bagged lunches to him and his coworkers last month as...Published: Nov 5, 2016 10:17 PM Full Story
Waynesborough Park devastated by flooding
Nearly a week of standing water following Hurricane Matthew led to widespread flood damage at Waynesborough Park, its historical village and trailways that remain closed until repairs can be made. Hurricane damage and record flooding from the Neuse River,...Published: Nov 5, 2016 10:17 PM Full Story
Warming hearts one coat at a time
MOUNT OLIVE -- Amid several racks of gently-used jackets and winter coats hangs a rainbow-colored number unlike any of the others. Waiting anxiously with her mother and brother, a 7-year-old girl in need of warm clothing tugs at her...Published: Nov 5, 2016 10:17 PM Full Story
Wayne County Veterans Parade slated for Friday
The annual Wayne County Veterans Parade will be held Friday, Nov. 11, starting at 11 a.m. on South Center Street. Following the parade will be a reception at the Wayne County Museum, sponsored by the Daughters of the American...Published: Nov 5, 2016 10:17 PM Full Story
Operation Christmas Childe is relocated to Freedom Baptist Church
Due to the flood, Operation Christmas Child operations have relocated from Adamsville Baptist Church to Freedom Baptist Church at 300 Country Day Road. Shoeboxes filled with goodies for needy children overseas will still be collected this month and Wayne...Published: Nov 5, 2016 10:17 PM Full Story
Habitat luncheon honors donors
Damaris Soto stared at a ceiling air vent of her new home. She couldn't believe the construction company didn't install it in the floor, but she was thankful the Habitat for Humanity for Goldsboro-Wayne built it that way. Habitat...Published: Nov 5, 2016 10:17 PM Full Story
Council to consider fire truck purchase
The Goldsboro City Council will consider spending nearly $300,000 more for new vehicles, including an aerial fire truck, during its meeting Monday. The city's fiscal 2016-17 budget, which went into effect on July 1, included a $1 million fire...Published: Nov 5, 2016 10:17 PM Full Story
Goldsboro voters to decide on bond
Goldsboro residents will have the chance to decide on a $10 million bond referendum package during the Nov. 8 general election. The city is seeking voter approval of a $7 million bond for street resurfacing and other road construction...Published: Nov 5, 2016 10:17 PM Full Story
FEMA needs temps
North Carolina Works, in conjunction with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, is advertising open temporary positions for North Carolinians to help the state recover from Hurricane Matthew, and to learn first-hand about the recovery process. If interested in working...Published: Nov 5, 2016 10:17 PM Full Story
Voter turnout numbers high
As early voting came to a close Saturday, a better picture developed of how many voters have been casting ballots in Wayne County. The overall voter turnout in the county amounted to 33,769 out of the 75,768 total register...Published: Nov 5, 2016 10:17 PM Full Story
Annual Leading Wayne County Leadership Conference held
Nearly 150 business leaders joined together for the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Annual Leading Wayne Leadership Conference on Oct. 27. This year's panelists included Crystal Gettys, president of the Wayne County Development Alliance; Dr. William de Araujo, orthopedic surgeon,...Published: Nov 5, 2016 10:17 PM Full Story