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Dillard Middle School teacher hit as she tried to break up a fight

A teacher at Dillard Middle School was struck several times as she attempted to break up a fight inside her classroom Tuesday morning.  Information obtained from a police report stated that two female students were fighting and their classroom teacher...

Woman tries to cash stolen check worth more than $900

Goldsboro Police are investigating after a woman attempted to cash a stolen check at Friendly Check Cashing, 332 N. Spence Ave. The incident took place on Monday around 6 p.m. According to a police report, a woman entered the business...

Being the first

Ernest Lofton's father served in World War I.  Three of his brothers fought in World War II and two others in Korea.  Yet, during their service and for much of their lives after, none of them would have been permitted...

7 score and 15 years ago

In order to recognize the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation -- which occurred seven score and 15 years ago -- Wayne Country Day School has had the great honor of hosting two brilliant speakers to address the importance of...

Foundation of Wayne Community College honors top employees

The Foundation of Wayne Community College recently recognized top employees at the college for 2017. Honorees are nominated by their peers and selected by an outside committee based on initiative, enthusiasm, expertise, leadership, professionalism, productivity, creativity, involvement and dedication....

Volunteer of the Year

David Dietrich was recognized as Volunteer of the Year for the Arts Council of Wayne County recently. He is a retired Air Force veteran who volunteered at almost 36 events, wore costumes to match the theme of the events, served...

Seminar geared toward helping high schoolers gain entry to the college

The N.C. Eastern Alumni Chapter, based in Goldsboro, of Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte is hosting a free seminar for high school students prepare for college. "Getting Into College" is open to students in grades 9-12, says Patricia Ford,...

A contest for the best

Black History Month is being celebrated with an art contest, with residents of the community encouraged to pick the winner. U.S. Cellular and the Boys and Girls Club of Wayne County selected the top 10 drawings for the second annual...