VIRUS OUTBREAK-NORTH CAROLINA Police department workers test positive after vaccine event WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Officials say six workers at a North Carolina police department have tested positive for COVID-19 days after a vaccination event. Haywood County officials said Friday that six people in the Waynesville Police Department received positive test results two days after…… read more »
Monthly Archives: January 2021
North Carolina News – January 18
City Has More Time To Spend C.A.R.E.S. Act Funding
The City of Goldsboro has a little extra time to spend its nearly $1 million C.A.R.E.S. Act allocation. City Manager Tim Salmon provided good news on the coronavirus relief funding at the last Goldsboro City Council meeting. Salmon says the deadline for spending the C.A.R.E.S. money has been extended one year until December 31st, 2021.…… read more »
City Offices Closed For MLK Day
Goldsboro city offices will be closed Monday, January 18 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Monday’s solid waste routes will be collected Wednesday, January 20. There will be no bulk waste pickup during the holiday week. … read more »
County Offices Closed For MLK Holiday
Wayne County Government offices are closed today, Monday, January 18, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This includes the county landfill and convenience centers. All offices will reopen on Tuesday for regular business hours,… read more »
El-Roy F.D. TO Conduct Hydrant Flushings
The El-Roy Fire Department will be flow testing hydrants beginning the week of January 19th through the 22nd and the week of January 25th through 29th. During this time, nearby residents may encounter dark or cloudy water. Please allow the water to settle before washing light colored clothing.… read more »
Cross Country: Rosewood’s Strickland Qualifies For State Cross Country Meet
Overcoming the bitter-cold weather, Rosewood’s Billy Strickland had another great race on Friday by crossing the tape in 18:51.87 in the N.C. High School Athletic Association 1A Mideast Regional held at the WakeMed Soccer Park. Strickland’s 12th place finish was good enough to book a reservation at next weekend’s 1A state championship meet held at…… read more »
Saluting Seymour
Every week, Saluting Seymour and SoundScope highlight an airman serving at the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro. Senior Airman Alexandria Simmons from the 4th Fighter Wing Simmons has been in the Air Force about 3 ½ years. She comes to Goldsboro from Lubbock, Texas. Simmons is a Weather Journeyman, providing weather forecasts for the…… read more »
Pickle Drop Virtual Food Drive Brings In Over $10,000
Mt. Olive Pickle Company and its fans together raised over $10,000 to help feed hungry neighbors. Mt. Olive held a virtual food drive in conjunction with its 2020 New Year’s Eve Pickle Drop to benefit the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina. The company set a goal of $5,000 and pledged a $5,000…… read more »
Pricetown Firefighters Spend Weekend Training (PHOTO GALLERY)
Saturday afternoon, a handful of volunteers from the Pricetown Fire Department met at the station for some hands-on training. Pricetown Assistant Chief and Training Officer Justin Price met with the members to go over some of their fireground operations using small attack lines and hoses laid on their engines. The training showed firefighters several ways…… read more »
Apply Now For Federal Emergency Food & Shelter Program
The application period is open for governmental agencies and nonprofit organizations to apply for a share of Wayne County’s Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds. Local human service agencies and charities may apply through January 29th for a portion of the Phase 38 $36,33 in federal funds that Wayne County has been awarded by the…… read more »
