Wayne Community College will hold a Military Career Fair On Thursday, April 7. Recruiters from the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard will be in attendance. Representatives from their National Guard and Reserve components, as well as military academies will also be in attendance. Two sessions are available: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.…… read more »
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Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard Recruiters To Visit Wayne Community College
Trump To Hold Rally In Nearby Johnston County
Former President Donald J. Trump has announced that he will be bringing his “Save America” rally to Selma, NC in nearby Johnston County on April 9th beginning at 7:00 PM The rally will be about five weeks out from the North Carolina primary election. Mr. Trump is supporting candidates in some important Republican races, including…… read more »
Mount Olive Kicks Off Its Yearlong History Celebration, Again
On March 1, 2020, the Town of Mount Olive kicked off its 150th Anniversary Celebration with a public event that brought together live music, history and stories about the town’s roots. Two weeks later, the COVID-19 pandemic shut down everything, including the planned yearlong celebration of Mount Olive’s history. This week, the 150th Anniversary Committee…… read more »
Bell, House Republicans Call on Governor to End COVID-19 State of Emergency
With the two-year anniversary of Gov. Cooper’s COVID-19 state of emergency declaration this Thursday, March 10th, the entire House Republican Caucus today sent a letter organized by Majority Leader John Bell to the Governor calling on him to end his emergency order and allow the state to move forward. “After two years of executive orders…… read more »
Rep. John Bell Files For Re-Election
On Thursday, House Majority Leader John Bell (R-Wayne) officially filed for re-election to continue representing House District 10, which will now only include a larger portion of Wayne County following redistricting. The district previously comprised of Greene County and portions of Johnston and Wayne counties. “After much prayer and consideration with my family, I have…… read more »
GPD Chief: Crime Down, Homicides Up In 2021
(GDN) — It’s a mixed bag when looking at the latest crime statistics in the City of Goldsboro. Goldsboro Police Chief Mike West talked about the numbers during the Goldsboro City Council’s Annual Retreat this week. West says, overall, crime has dropped over the past five years, with a 13% reduction in crime in 2021.…… read more »
City Selects New Travel And Tourism Director
The City of Goldsboro has selected Amanda Justice as the new director of the travel and tourism department. Justice’s start date is February 23. Her salary is $70,000. “We are excited to have Ms. Justice lead our talented Goldsboro and Wayne County travel and tourism team,” City Manager Tim Salmon said. “Her significant tourism and…… read more »
Goldsboro Fire Department Hopes To Retain Staff, Improve Vehicle Fleet
Goldsboro’s public safety departments are hoping to boost their staffing in 2022. During Tuesday’s city council retreat, Goldsboro Fire Chief Ron Stempien provided an update on his department’s three main concerns: staffing, salaries and apparatus. Stempien says, by the end of this month, the GFD will have lost nine employees since the end of December.…… read more »
County Moves Toward Designing Next DSS/Health Department Facility
(GDN) — Wayne County is taking the next steps toward updating its DSS and Health Department facilities. Earlier this week, the full Wayne County Board of Commissioners instructed the Facilities Committee to have Moseley Architects proceed with the schematic design of the new building. County Manager Craig Honeycutt says the county will be be working…… read more »
Governor Visits Goldsboro Child Care Center, Touts Stabilization Grants
Governor Roy Cooper visited and toured Fundamentals Child Development Center in Goldsboro on Thursday where he provided an update on the North Carolina Child Care Stabilization Grants and encouraged all eligible child care centers to apply for funding. “High-quality early childhood education is critical to parents who need child care and to employers who need workers,”…… read more »
