Monday, May 14, 2018
Wayne County schools to keep some cafeterias open Wednesday
While Wayne County Public Schools will be closed for students Wednesday as teachers and staff head to Raleigh to demonstrate for higher wages, families in need of food services will still have a place to go.Six WCPS school cafeterias...Published: May 14, 2018 3:42 PM Full Story
Medical emergency leads to crash outside day care
A Dudley man in the midst of a medical emergency crashed into a day care marquee on Buck Swamp Road Monday.His condition is unknown at this time.The North Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the crash, which happened steps away from...Published: May 14, 2018 1:23 PM Full Story
Wayne Forward addresses poverty
Wayne Forward, a task force aimed at reducing poverty in the county, will host a public event Tuesday at the Goldsboro Event Center.Starting at 5:30 p.m., the Wayne Forward task force will present the results of poverty surveys, recently...Published: May 14, 2018 9:16 AM Full Story
Women wield hammers, duel for speed
MOUNT OLIVE -- Julie Beck brought a secret weapon to Friday's fastest-hammer contest -- an electric hammer."The problem was I couldn't find any power, and you know an electric hammer doesn't work too good without power, but minor details," she...Published: May 14, 2018 9:16 AM Full Story
WCC adult high school graduation
Thirty-three Adult High School students and 149 High School Equivalency degrees were presented Friday morning at Wayne Community College, as part of the transitional programs for college and career.Two graduates, representing each of the aforementioned programs, were chosen to address...Published: May 14, 2018 9:16 AM Full Story
Board of Health: Food services grade criteria to change
Health inspectors handed down four "B" grades to several food establishments for the first quarter, with pending changes to food handling requirements expected to result in more violations, officials say.Kevin Whitley, environmental health director, reported the outcome off the...Published: May 14, 2018 9:16 AM Full Story