Wednesday, June 7, 2017
WCPS announces administrative changes, including Goldsboro High School
Goldsboro High School will again begin a new school year with a new principal come the start of the 2017-18 school year. Among six administrative changes announced in a 5 p.m. press release today was the transfer of principal Robert...Published: Jun 7, 2017 7:51 PM Full Story
Citywide prayer vigil is slated for tonight
A youth-driven group is hosting a citywide prayer event tonight in response to the recent rash of killings in the Goldsboro area. The Impact City-Wide Prayer Night will take place at 6:45 p.m. in downtown Goldsboro at the Cornerstone...Published: Jun 7, 2017 6:56 AM Full Story
Tax increase looms for county
The possibility of a 2.46 cent property tax increase to replace lost school funding thus far appears to have failed to generate any public backlash. During a Tuesday morning hearing on the roughly $150 million budget proposal, Dan and...Published: Jun 7, 2017 6:56 AM Full Story
Still a few tassels left to turn
Five public school commencement ceremonies remain for the Class of 2017. The last day of classes for the bulk of students in Wayne County Public Schools will be this Friday. The first graduation, for Spring Creek High school, takes place...Published: Jun 7, 2017 6:56 AM Full Story
A 'load' off their minds
Beginning June 16, volunteers will gather at the Ash Street Laundromat at 503 E. Ash St. from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., bringing hundreds of dollars in quarters to pay for loads of laundry. Tonya Jaime, with Laundry Love,...Published: Jun 7, 2017 6:56 AM Full Story
An achievement to be especially proud of
James C. Thomas III, all decked out in a dark gray suit and tie, was bucking to run ahead of his parents down the hallway of Edgewood Community Developmental School on Tuesday night. It was, after all, his graduation day....Published: Jun 7, 2017 6:56 AM Full Story
Town hall tackles safety, city projects and roads
Residents attending a Goldsboro Council town hall meeting Tuesday got answers about city projects, street maintenance, safety and other issues. The meeting at New Hope United Methodist Church drew about 50 people. The event was hosted by District 2 Councilman...Published: Jun 7, 2017 6:56 AM Full Story
PNC Jazz Showcase, Arts Council part ways
The popular Wayne County Jazz Showcase that drew people from all walks of life and attracted well-known musicians to Goldsboro is changing. The showcase, held once a month at the Arts Council of Wayne County, held its final concert...Published: Jun 7, 2017 6:56 AM Full Story