Tuesday, June 20, 2017
100 pounds of marijuana seized by joint task force
A joint-drug task force operation seized approximately 100 pounds of marijuana with an estimated street value of $500,000 during a traffic stop Tuesday. First Sgt. Mike Dawson of the Wayne County Sheriff's Office also serves as a task force officer...Published: Jun 20, 2017 7:18 PM Full Story
Traffic stop leads to arrest of two gang members
Four men -- two of them validated gang members -- are facing felony charges after a traffic stop in West Haven Friday, according to a press release. Quentin Dean Jackson, 26, of 1313 N. Jefferson Ave.; Ormond Qudre Cobb, 26,...Published: Jun 20, 2017 12:06 PM Full Story
Southern Wayne alumni create a scholarship opportunity
Classmates Rachell Carroll, Faith Leach and Angel Flow Williams remember the struggles of getting ready to go to college -- from filling out applications to securing financial aid and everything in between. The three were friends since primary school,...Published: Jun 20, 2017 7:00 AM Full Story
Books and building
For the kids at the Wayne County Public Library's summer reading program, reading is the first step toward making Goldsboro a better place to live. More than 30 kids gathered at the library Monday for the program's first event...Published: Jun 20, 2017 7:00 AM Full Story
Downtown loans available
The Downtown Goldsboro Development office is seeking applicants interested in receiving between $5,000 and $10,000 in revolving loan funds for projects that support downtown revitalization. The downtown revolving loan program has $30,000 available for projects that meet certain criteria,...Published: Jun 20, 2017 7:00 AM Full Story
Schools publish student artwork, written creations
Wayne County Public Schools has published its annual collection of student artwork and written creations from every school. The 2016-2017 online book, Wayne Collection, has been released this week and is available at www.waynecountyschools.org. "We are excited to present...Published: Jun 20, 2017 7:00 AM Full Story
Blood drives scheduled for Wayne area
Wayne County residents will have several opportunities to give blood in various locations around the county. A blood drive will be held today from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Beautancus Community Building on Beautancus Road near Mount Olive....Published: Jun 20, 2017 7:00 AM Full Story