September 2, 2022, 82, Seven Springs – Linwood Chambers began resting in the arms of Jesus early on September 2, 2022. Linwood was born in Lenoir County to the late Walter Edgar Chambers and Olive Rouse Chambers on September 16, 1939. After graduating from Deep Run High School in 1958, Linwood joined the Army, serving…… read more »
UNC Health Wayne is honored to be ranked as high performing in four procedures/conditions- Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Stroke, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)- in US News & World “American’s Best Hospitals 2022-2023” Report. This ranking signifies Wayne UNC’s performance as being significantly better than the national average regarding patient outcomes. “At UNC Health…… read more »
Wayne County, NC – Yesterday, Governor Roy Cooper announced that InfinityLink Communications has been selected to receive $2,691,142 of funding under the Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology (GREAT) Grant program to expand broadband in Wayne County. The GREAT grant program provides grants to internet service providers that partner with counties to compete for funding…… read more »
On 09/04/2022, at approximately 2:52 a.m., officers with the Goldsboro Police Department heard several shots fired somewhere near N. Center Street. Officers responded and located a vehicle near the intersection of N. Center St. and Raynor St. They found that the driver, Daniel Atkinson, was suffering from a single gunshot wound to his head. Mr.…… read more »
Early Saturday morning, officers assigned to the Goldsboro Police Department’s Uniformed Patrol “C” Shift responded to reports of shots fired at Heroes Sports, Oyster Bar and Grill, 3009 E. Ash St, Goldsboro, NC 27530. After arriving on scene, officers located one victim suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to UNC Health Wayne by EMS. Two additional victims arrived at UNC Health Wayne by personal vehicle. …… read more »
RALEIGH – The White House has indicated that President Biden’s recent student loan forgiveness will be excluded from federal income tax due to the student loan forgiveness exemption contained in IRC 108(f)(5). As part of the American Rescue Plan, Congress enacted Section 108(f)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code to expand the types of student loan…… read more »
Summer is still on the minds of many of us, however, now is the time for planning a fall vegetable garden. We are fortunate with our climate in Wayne County that we can not only have a spring and summer garden but also can continue gardening and harvesting vegetables well into the fall. Many cool-season…… read more »
Our offices will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2022, in observance Of the Labor Day holiday We will re-open on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. Our recyclable center will also be closed and will re-open on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. Household garbage, yard waste and recyclable collection will be…… read more »
State and local officials have a simple message – never drink and drive. Doing so this weekend could mean a trip to jail rather than to the beach or pool. The campaign kicked off Monday and will run through Sept. 11, law enforcement statewide will be stepping up patrols to stop impaired drivers during the…… read more »
The following schedule changes will be taking place for County offices in observance of the 2022 Labor Day holiday: · County of Wayne Government Offices will be closed Monday, September 5, 2022. Offices will re-open Tuesday, September 6, 2022, for normal business hours. · All branches of the Wayne County Public Library will be closed Monday, September…… read more »
