(GDN) — A Seven Springs resident is accused of stealing from her workplace. The multiple thefts from the Five Points Family Dollar were reported to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office on November 23rd. Deputies reported found evidence that showed 36-year-old Shannon L. Jones had stolen money from the store on 18 separate occasions. Jones has…… read more »
Meet Yammy! You can probably guess he got his name due to his pretty orange coloring. Yammy is about 1-year-old and very laid back. Yammy is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find his FUR-ever home! To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services call 919-731-1439 option “0” or email [email protected] Click…… read more »
(GDN) — The COVID-19 variant known as “omicron” is likely heading for a town near you. At Tuesday’s media briefing, Gov. Roy Cooper says it’s a stark reminder that North Carolina hasn’t defeated the pandemic. Cooper says getting more people vaccinated remains the way out of the pandemic. The governor says 13% of the state’s…… read more »
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 »
