Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Bridge closed for emergency repairs
A stretch of Mark Edwards Road has been closed in order to make emergency bridge repairs.N.C. Department of Transportation maintenance crews will repair parts of the substructure that have deteriorated on the bridge over West Bear Creek, near Parkstown Road.The...Published: Jun 13, 2018 11:12 AM Full Story
Cooper encourages storm victims to seek help
The Hurricane Matthew recovery effort is a long process tied up in federal red tape, but people who have not applied still need to do so, Gov. Roy Cooper said. Cooper made his appeal during a brief stopover Tuesday morning...Published: Jun 13, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Col. Donn Yates to lead 4th Fighter Wing
The 4th Fighter Wing will welcome new leadership July 3, as Col. Donn C. Yates will take command of the wing from Col. Christopher Sage, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base public affairs confirmed Tuesday. Yates, currently the commander of the...Published: Jun 13, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Charles B. Aycock, Wayne County's largest graduating class, celebrates
The Falcons have officially left the nest, as the Class of 2018 took flight on Tuesday night. Charles B. Aycock High School again had the county's largest graduating class, with 293 seniors receiving diplomas. The traffic jam started early, as...Published: Jun 13, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
'A milestone achievement': Southern Wayne High School
MOUNT OLIVE -- The shoes with the 5-inch stiletto heels swung from Summer Wilson's fingers. She wasn't holding them because she was afraid of walking across the Southern Wayne High School graduation stage. She was more concerned they would hurt...Published: Jun 13, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Association of Educational Office Professionals honors two from Wayne Community College
Two Wayne Community College employees were recently honored by the Association of Educational Office Professionals during its annual administrators luncheon. Joanna Morrisette, left, associate vice president for academic and students services, was named the 2018 Administrator of the Year for...Published: Jun 13, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Southern Wayne senior receives national FFA scholarship
Cathryn Jones of Mount Olive recently received a 2018 National FFA Scholarship sponsored by Rabo AgriFinance, a financial solutions provider for leading U.S. agricultural producers and agribusinesses. "We are grateful to be given the opportunity to support future ag leaders...Published: Jun 13, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
United Way Days of Action to focus on special needs children
United Way of Wayne County will hold its annual Days of Action June 18 through 23. In past years, volunteers have held food and supply drives for various organizations, cleaned areas of the county and even delivered Meals on Wheels....Published: Jun 13, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
ENC Stop Human Trafficking Now announces new community outreach coordinator
FARMVILLE -- ENC Stop Human Trafficking Now recently announced the hiring of Melinda Sampson as the organization's new community outreach coordinator. Sampson, a Farmville native, graduated from East Carolina University in 2009 with a bachelor of arts in communication. She...Published: Jun 13, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Carnival With a Cop offers fun, builds trust
Regulars and visitors to the Peggy Seegars Senior Center were hosted to a fun-filled day Tuesday with the second annual Carnival With a Cop. Six Goldsboro police were on hand during the event, which started at 9 a.m., and included...Published: Jun 13, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story