Wednesday, June 20, 2018
No tax increase, supplements in Wayne County budget
Just weeks after arguing the case for more local funding for teacher supplements, Wayne County commissioners Tuesday morning stripped $500,000 for that purpose from their budget in order to dodge a property tax increase. Commissioners unanimously approved the approximate $190...Published: Jun 20, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Summer swelter
For the second day in a row, Wayne County residents are being urged to exercise caution as high temperatures and humidity create conditions in which heat illnesses are possible. Also for the second consecutive day, a heat advisory is in...Published: Jun 20, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Suspect in Saturday shooting surrenders
The suspect wanted in a shooting over the weekend turned himself in to the authorities Monday. Demarcus Martrell Davis, 33, 7008 E. Spruce St., wanted for the shooting of Ashley Oates, 34, walked into the Goldsboro Police Department at 1:30...Published: Jun 20, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Nahunta High School Class of 1960
The Nahunta High School Class of 1960 recently held a class reunion. The following attended. Front row, Wayne Sasser, Faye Pope Scott and Carol Fields Teachey. Back row, Glenn Sasser, Hilton Winders, Joyce Ricks Owens, Lois Edgerton Sasser, N.T. Holland,...Published: Jun 20, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Climb Out of the Darkness walk planned Saturday
Wayne UNC Health Care will sponsor the Climb Out of the Darkness walk Saturday that focuses on raising awareness of pregnancy and postpartum mental health disorders. The event starts at 9:30 a.m. at Stoney Creek Park, 2200 Ash St. The...Published: Jun 20, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Former WWE star brings anti-bullying message to youth
At 4-foot-4, Chris Hollyfield was shorter than most of the youth who surrounded him during a recent visit to the Boys and Girls Club of Wayne County. But it soon became apparent that his stature has not held him back...Published: Jun 20, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Test dates set for career readiness certification
The WorkKeys tests for the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) will be offered just three times during the month July at Wayne Community College. The Wayne Occupational Readiness Keys for Success (WORKS) program will provide testing sessions on July 10...Published: Jun 20, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Battle for the best; shrimp and grits throwdown set
What began as a simple matter of taste turned into an all out throwdown recently. A shrimp and grits cookout was held downtown at the old drugstore building on Center Street to see who had the better dish, Chef Carl...Published: Jun 20, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story