He might be an NFL superstar, but Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed has never forgotten where he came from. In a news release, Wayne UNC Health Care announced that Reed will be providing meals to second- and third-shift “frontline…
DPI: Students can’t fail Spring 2020 classes, can keep scores they had March 13 if they so choose
After more than a month of distance learning and closed schools, North Carolina students, parents and teachers now have answers about how grading will be done across the state. According to the State Department of Public Instruction, individual school districts…
Wayne County records first COVID-19 death
An individual in their “early 80’s” who “suffered from underlying medical conditions” became the first in Wayne County to die from complications associated with COVID-19, local health officials said Thursday. In a news release, Interim Health Director Ken Stern said…
Some city workers demand, via petition, double pay during COVID-19 crisis
A petition currently circulating on the Internet demands that city employees who are deemed essential receive a series of protections from the Goldsboro City Council. District 3 Councilman Taj Polack told his colleagues Monday during the board’s work session that…
A caravan of comfort
A line of cars moves slowly up and down streets through several Wayne County neighborhoods. Each vehicle bears a sign. “We love you,” one read. “NEE Strong,” was written on another. “You are our sunshine,” a third said. Behind the…
Breaking News: Wade Leatham appointed to Pridgen’s School Board seat
The Wayne County School Board has a new member, as members of the board voted to appoint Air Force veteran Wade Leatham to the seat held by the late Rick Pridgen for more than 18 years. For more on this…
In song, she’s keeping #WayneCountyStrong
Victoria Ruffin Atkins’ message was simple. “Rather than being in a panic, look up,” she said. But the Goldsboro High School choral director did not just take to Facebook Monday evening to remind her friends, students and neighbors to take…
#WayneCountyStrong
As we continue to deliver free ad space to local businesses so they can speak directly to you about how you can help them weather the COVID-19 storm, we will, every time we embed one of their messages in a…
School’s out for summer? Early grade announcement is an education fail.
Oh boy. The state Board of Education — and the Department of Public Instruction — sure have impeccable timing, don’t they? We can’t think of a better message to send our high school students — most of whom have more…