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ABC board to build fence at new store near school

The Wayne County ABC Board has agreed to build a fence behind its new store on Wayne Memorial Drive after hearing from Elisha Artis, a parent who was concerned about the new store's close proximity to Tommy's Road Elementary School."Their...

One-stop voting schedule announced

One-stop early voting hours and sites have been announced for the Nov. 6 general election.One-stop voting will begin Oct. 17, and be available at the Wayne County Public Library, 1001 E. Ash St.; room 104 in the Walnut Building on...

Wayne County Public Schools greets new teachers

More than 300 new educators will enter the classroom this fall, categorized as either lateral entry or beginning teachers, said Dr. Yvonne Mason, assistant superintendent for human resources for Wayne County Public Schools.The district makes a concerted effort to provide...

Driving can be hazard during heavy rainfall

With heavy rainfall expected across much of North Carolina through today, the N.C. Department of Transportation is reminding motorists that the rain and potential for flash flooding can create hazardous driving conditions.The weather system also has the potential for strong...

Traveling the world with wine

Downtown Goldsboro will have the opportunity to tour the world through wine in September with the grand opening of Barrique -- a new wine bar and boutique steakhouse.After more than a year and a half of renovations, Eli Wuest, owner...

Wayne Christian School hires administrator

A new administrator has been hired at Wayne Christian School.Paul Brenner and his family had spent the last 17 years living and working in Columbia, Tennessee. They had deep roots in the community and were not looking to leave, he...

UMO receives $300,000 from Kenan Charitable Trust

MOUNT OLIVE -- The University of Mount Olive has received a $300,000 grant from the William R. Kenan Charitable Trust.The 1-to-1 matching grant will be used over the next three years to support a newly created Homegrown Teacher Academy.The academy...

This program is GREAT

For the first time ever, the Goldsboro Police Community Police Services division is hosting a two-week summer camp for area youths.The camp is known as GREAT, which stands for Gang Resistance Education and Training. The camp provides an opportunity to...