The Wayne County Coalition for Addiction and Life Management (CALM) led a collaborative effort to help the homeless reduce overdoses. In May 2023, CALM assisted the Tommy’s Foundation with receiving 200 Backpacks from WAGES stocked with drinkable water, hygiene kits, collapsible water container, radio, batteries, PPE, hand sanitizer, and flashlights for the purpose of distribution…… read more »
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CALM Collaborates to Help Homeless Reduce Overdoses
United Way of Wayne County Holds Day of Action
United Way of Wayne County is holding its annual community-wide volunteering event, Day of Action. Day of Action is a day dedicated to engaging volunteers to serve on projects that benefit the community that is held on June 21 each year. This year, United Way of Wayne County is collaborating with several local nonprofit agencies…… read more »
Convicted Felon Arrested for Possessing a Firearm
Read more at: https://www.lobservateur.com/2023/06/09/convicted-felon-arrested-for-possessing-a-firearm/ Officers with Goldsboro Police Department’s VICE Unit conducted a traffic stop on June 12, 2023, at approximately 10 a.m., in the 700 block of West Grantham Street due to a seat belt violation. Upon conducting a probable cause search of the vehicle, a concealed firearm was discovered. The driver, Jeremiah Montgomery,…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Cheddar Powered by Jackson & Sons
This is Cheddar, he is a 3-year-old male sweetheart that loves to talk to you! Cheddar is available and waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find hisFUR-EVER Home. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services Call: (919) 731-1439 option “0” Email: [email protected] Cheddar Breed Domestic Shorthair Mix Age 3 years Gender Male Size Large Color Beige/White/Brown Spayed/Neutered Unknown…… read more »
WCPS to Host Classified Job Fairs
On Tuesday, June 20, Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) will hold two Classified Job Fairs for prospective bus drivers, cafeteria workers, maintenance staff, transportation staff, instructional assistants, receptionists, and other non-certified positions. The Job Fairs will be held at the WCPS Professional Development & Family Engagement Center from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from…… read more »
Driver Arrested After Traffic Stop Nets Drugs & Firearm
A Dudley man was arrested and charged with multiple drug and gun-related offenses after a traffic stop. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office DWI Task Force conducted a traffic stop and found that 31 year old Jacquarius Sequan Howell had open containers of alcohol in the vehicle. Deputies then conducted a probable cause search and found…… read more »
Summer Food Program Begins June 12th
The Rebuilding Broken Places CDC is proud to announce its participation in the Summer Food Service Program. They are committed to providing nutritious meals to all children, free of charge, without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, or orientation. Meals are offered at the following sites and times: – Greenleaf…… read more »
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest
On June 10, 2023, Deputies from the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on Old Grantham Rd and Haywood Dr. due to a traffic violation. During the course of the stop, a search of the vehicle and its occupants was conducted. As a result, 62 year-old Charles Craig Carter was found to be…… read more »
Sheriff’s Office Looking for Missing Juvenile
On June 5th, 2023, at approximately 6:40 am, Paige Rosemarie Davis left her Wayne County residence and has yet to return home. Davis is described as a 16-year-old white female, approx. 5’0’’ tall, 90 pounds, long straight brown hair, and hazel eyes. At the time of the report, Davis was wearing a blue hoodie, pink…… read more »
Mayor’s Youth Council Now Accepting Applications
The Community Relations and Development Department of the City of Goldsboro is currently accepting applications for the Mayor’s Youth Council until July 31st. This is an excellent opportunity for students in grades nine through 12 to become involved in their community and make a difference. Membership is open to students attending any of the following…… read more »
