Planning moves along for the new elementary school in northern Wayne County. At a special meeting earlier this month, the Wayne County Board of Education selected an architect and build method for Fremont Elementary School. Assistant Superintendent for Support Services Dr. Tim Harrell went through the reasons it made sense to stick with Pinnacle Architecture,…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2021
WCPS Picks Architect For New Fremont Elementary School
Sheriff’s Office Seeks Chase Suspect In Lenoir County
Authorities are searching for a suspect involved in a lengthy police pursuit. The chase began Monday afternoon in Johnston County as the suspects led authorities on the pursuit through Johnston, Wayne, Greene and Lenoir counties. The driver was wanted by the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect vehicle ran out of fuel on Felix Harvey…… read more »
Flooding Conditions Likely Through End Of The Week
It will be at least one day before flooding conditions improve along the Neuse River near Goldsboro. According to the National Weather Service, the Neuse River remains just shy of 22-feet in “Moderate Flood Stage.” Starting Wednesday, the levels on the local river are expected to begin dropping. However, the flooding conditions along the Neuse…… read more »
Voting Still Open For Black History Month Art Contest
It’s a last chance to cast a vote in UScellular’s sixth annual Black History Month Art Contest with Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County. For the first time, voting is available online, and the Wayne County community can visit UScellular’s Black History Month Art Contest to vote for their favorite piece of original art.…… read more »
State Uses New Tool To Prevent Deaths On Railroad Tracks
A state railroad safety study could save lives by giving officials a better tool to prevent people from getting hit by trains. The four-year study used thermal cameras to develop a more complete understanding of the extent of pedestrian trespassing on North Carolina‘s rail network. The study, conducted by researchers at the Institute of Transportation…… read more »
North Carolina News – February 22
OFFICER SHOT-ARKANSAS Arkansas officer expected to fully recover after shooting LONOKE, Ark. (AP) — Authorities say an Arkansas police officer who was shot multiple times during a confrontation at a fast-food restaurant with a man suspected of kidnapping a 14-year-old North Carolina girl is expected to make a full recovery. Officials in Lonoke, Arkansas, say…… read more »
Commissioners: Keep Our Highways Clean!
Wayne County officials are talking trash. Specifically, at last week’s board meeting, the Wayne County commissioners voiced their displeasure over the litter that lines roadways across the area. Commissioner Barbara Aycock started the conversation and says she’s been hearing from residents about the trash along the highways. She noted the unsightly garbage lining Highway 70,…… read more »
Neuse River Levels Slowly Dropping
A Flood Warning remains in effect in Wayne County. The Neuse River near Goldsboro reached a level of nearly 22-feet over the weekend. While the river remains in “Moderate Flood Stage,” the water levels are expected to slowly drop over the workweek. Some roads had to be closed due to high water across Wayne County…… read more »
United Way Takes Annual Meeting Online
The United Way of Wayne County invites the community to its annual meeting this week. The local United Way’s Community Campaign Chair Bethany Perry appeared on Jeff Farrow’s Morning Show on Goldsboro’s Greatest Hits 1150 and 98.3. Perry says the Annual Meeting includes announcing the winner of the Volunteer of the Year Award as well…… read more »
Goldsboro Parks & Rec Included In NCDOT Bicycle Helmet Initiative
A record number of children – 11,850 total – across the state will be receiving lifesaving bicycle helmets through the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Bicycle Helmet Initiative, part of ongoing efforts to reduce bicycle injuries and deaths in North Carolina. NCDOT uses funds from the sale of “Share the Road” specialty license plates to pay…… read more »
