Friday, June 22, 2018
Goldsboro Police officer loses control of vehicle, crashes through George Street building
A Goldsboro Police officer was cited for failure to reduce speed Thursday evening after he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a building while responding to an emergency call, according to a Goldsboro Police Department wreck report.According to...Published: Jun 22, 2018 3:10 PM Full Story
Seeking the Miss North Carolina crown
Several competitors with ties to Wayne County are in the running for the title of Miss North Carolina this week. Miss Goldsboro 2018 Bailey Stamper and Miss Goldsboro 2017 Courtney Smith, who became the first runner-up in the Miss North...Published: Jun 22, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
End of an era: Schools abandon valedictorians, salutatorians
It's the end of an era for valedictorians and salutatorians, at least in Wayne County Public Schools. The latest round of commencement ceremonies marked the last official designation since the district made the shift to a new class ranking system....Published: Jun 22, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Safe shelter kits for children during natural disasters
It pays to be prepared -- literally -- in the case of the Partnership for Children of Wayne County. On Thursday, the partnership put the finishing touches on a set of safe space boxes designed to give shelters the materials...Published: Jun 22, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Wayne Community College signs agreement with East Carolina University
Wayne Community College is one of 14 community colleges to sign a co-admission agreement with East Carolina University. The agreement is designed to improve transfer student access and success through a collaborative degree-completion program. Students will be able to apply...Published: Jun 22, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Master Gardeners award two scholarships
The Wayne County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association recently presented two $500 college scholarships to two Wayne County students. Taylor Glover, of Pikeville, is a recent graduate of Charles B. Aycock High School and has been in the dual enrollment...Published: Jun 22, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story