Sunday, January 22, 2017
New jail dedicated to late sheriff
The late Sheriff Carey Winders would be pleased to see the soon-to-be opened jail on North William Street that bears his name, his widow Teresa said. "It is a wonderful facility," Mrs. Winders said following Friday morning's ribbon cutting...Published: Jan 22, 2017 12:30 AM Full Story
Wayne Community College arts, humanities programs gear up for spring
There is more to look forward to this spring than the thaw and warmer weather -- Wayne Community College Arts and Humanities program promises a lineup of heartwarming and innovative events. From discussions about the rise of ISIS to...Published: Jan 22, 2017 12:30 AM Full Story
Public invited to meeting on mental health
The Mental Health Association in Wayne County will hold its annual membership meeting on Tuesday at St. Luke United Methodist Church, starting at 6 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and reservations are not required. The program...Published: Jan 22, 2017 12:30 AM Full Story
Displaced Seven Springs EMS needs home of its own
The village of Seven Springs has been without its in-town EMS crew for around 100 days. Its old rescue station is in ruins after Hurricane Matthew-generated flooding devastated the town in October 2016. The EMS unit that had been...Published: Jan 22, 2017 12:30 AM Full Story
County wants more joint ventures with city
Wayne County commissioners Wednesday morning said they would like to expand the number of joint ventures the county shares with the city of Goldsboro. During their daylong planning retreat Wednesday at the Goldsboro Event Center, commissioners included three such...Published: Jan 22, 2017 12:30 AM Full Story
New officers for firefighers association
The new officers for the Wayne County Firefighters Association were sworn in recently during a banquet at Lane Tree Golf Club. From left, the new officers are James Jones, vice president; Mike Aycock, chaplain; Steve Harrison, past president; Ken Jones,...Published: Jan 22, 2017 12:30 AM Full Story