Meet Annabell, a charming 2 ½-year-old shelter dog with a one-of-a-kind look. This lovely dog stands out from the crowd with her scrunched-up face and beautiful brindle coat. But there is so much more to Annabell than just her unique appearance! She is a true sweetheart with a gentle disposition and an affectionate personality that…… read more »
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PET OF THE WEEK: Annabell Powered by Jackson & Sons
Princeton Mayor Rains Files for Re-Election
Princeton – Princeton mayor Don Rains, a local businessman and community leader, has filed for re-election.
“Princeton is in the middle of significant community projects such as drainage, water and sewer improvements, and we continue to raise funds to complete the construction of the new community center,” Rains said. The new center will be a venue for family and town events, as well as the Town Library. We have renewed economic success in our community, and I see an even brighter future with the completion of Interstate 42. Our community needs leadership that reaches out and involves the community. We know that change will be coming in our community but we will be prepared by supporting the vision and plans for growth.”… read more »
Southern Wayne Teacher Participates in Georgia-Pacific’s Economic Education Summer Institute
Dudley – Georgia-Pacific, in partnership with the Georgia Council on Economic Education (GCEE), recently completed its third Economic Education Summer Institute for close to 30 high school teachers across the country in Atlanta. Mr. Ron Barnes and Southern Wayne High School were selected to participate in the program through an application process managed by GCEE.… read more »
National Night Out Scheduled for Tuesday at Herman Park
The 40th annual National Night Out is being held on Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Herman Park.
The event is hosted by the Goldsboro Police Department and the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office.… read more »
Willow Dale Cemetery Preservation Society Formed, Seeks Funds and Members
GOLDSBORO, NC – A group concerned about Goldsboro’s historic Willow Dale Cemetery has formed a nonprofit organization to protect and preserve it. People whose family members are buried in Willow Dale Cemetery, along with other interested Wayne County residents, created the Willow Dale Cemetery Preservation Society in February 2023 to care for the 270-year-old graveyard.…… read more »
Traffic Stop on 795 Nets 47 Pounds of Marijuana
Wayne County, NC – On July 25, 2023, at approximately 5:20 p.m., members from the Goldsboro-Wayne County Drug Task Force conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 795 near mile marker 14 in reference to a chapter 20 violation. During the traffic stop, K9 Rip from the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office was deployed. After a positive…… read more »
Goldsboro Rotary Celebrates Members with Longevity
Wayne County, NC – Rotary’s year-end celebration was more than a recollection of the successful year, it was also a celebration and honoring of two long term members with recognition. On June 27, 2023, during a traditional time of passing the gavel to the next leader, Rotarians also took time to recognize both Rotarian Phil Baddour…… read more »
LaGrange Man Charged with Crimes Against a Child
Wayne County Sheriff’s Office in an ongoing effort to investigate allegations of prostitution and human trafficking within Wayne County, detectives conducted multiple interviews, performed surveillance, researched property ownerships, and coordinated with outside state and federal agencies in the culmination of search warrants in August of 2022. The subsequent arrest of 50-year-old Aristotelos Castro Estrada, and…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Pixie Powered by Jackson & Sons
This is Pixie, she is a 3-year-old Domestic Shorthair that is very sweet, laid back, and easygoing. Pixie is available and waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find herFUR-EVER Home. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services Call: (919) 731-1439 option “0” Email: [email protected] Pixie Breed Domestic Shorthair Age 3 years Gender Female Size Medium Color Grey/Black Declawed No …… read more »
Collaboration Between Wayne and Lenoir Agencies Leads to Drug Arrests
In early July 2023, the Goldsboro/Wayne County Drug Task Force and Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office began receiving citizen complaints about the narcotics distribution activities of Joshua Waters and Johnathan Frizzelle.… read more »
