It was not easy, but Goldsboro picked up its first win of the season on Monday evening. The Cougars defeated county rival Southern Wayne 63-59. “It was a tale of two halves. The first half was beautiful. We shared the ball and played our way,” Goldsboro head coach Jamal Croom said. “I give Southern Wayne…… read more »
Playing in front of a packed gym for the first time in over a year, Southern Wayne certainly gave the home crowd something to cheer about on Monday evening. The Saints turned in a dominant performance and defeated Goldsboro 58-24 in non-conference action. Ta’Niyah Glaspie led the Saints with 14 points and 12 rebounds, Jamaya…… read more »
The Wayne County Fire Marshal has issued a Burn Ban for Wayne County effective Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. until further notice. This ban prohibits open-burning within any unincorporated area within Wayne County due to dry conditions, high winds, and low humidity values this week. Yesterday, the N.C. Forest Service issued a similar…… read more »
Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective at 5 p.m. Tuesday until further notice. “It is fall wildfire season in North Carolina, and we are seeing wildfire activity increase due to dry conditions,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve…… read more »
GENERAL ASSEMBLY-ADJOURNMENT NC General Assembly wraps up most of its 2021 work RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina General Assembly has wrapped up nearly all of its work for the calendar year. The Republican-controlled legislature held floor votes Monday on several measures before leaving Raleigh. Some bills are heading to Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper.…… read more »
(GDN) — As you head out to begin your holiday shopping, you’ll notice that familiar sound in front of many stores. The Salvation Army’s 2021 Red Kettle Campaign is underway with volunteers lining up to ring the bell and fill the familiar kettles during the season of giving. Capt. John Blevins with the Salvation Army…… read more »
(GDN) — That’s not what they mean when they say “Drive Up Service.” A vehicle smashed into the Wells Fargo Bank at the Corner of E. Ash and N. William streets around 11 AM Monday. According to the Goldsboro Police Department report, the driver stated she was parking in front of the bank when it…… read more »
(GDN) — Just after midnight on Sunday, a Mount Olive Police officer heard gunshots on the south side of town. All MOPD units responded to the area. Moments later, dispatch informed officers of a call reporting a reckless driver who had left and then returned to the scene of a domestic altercation on the 500…… read more »
The New Year’s Eve Pickle in Mount Olive will make its official drop December 31 into 2022, on the campus of University of Mount Olive. “We are dill-lighted that we can return to the live event, and we have the experiences of the past two years to make this year even bigger and better,” said…… read more »
Wayne Community College invites the public to enjoy an evening of art and music during its Winter Fine Arts Festival on the evening of Thursday, Dec. 2. “This evening is meant to be a night of joy and celebration, honoring the amazing talents of our college family,” WCC Music Instructor Randi Chalfant said. This year’s…… read more »
