Volunteers were honored at the Wayne County Board of Commissioners Meeting in Goldsboro on April 19, 2022. United Way of Wayne County Executive Director, Sherry Archibald, presented a proclamation naming April 17-22, 2022 as National Volunteer Appreciation Week in Wayne County. During the presentation, nominees of the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award were awarded a certificate…… read more »
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Wayne County Commissioners Highlight National Volunteer Appreciation Week
Substance Abuse Help Available To Wayne County Residents
The Wayne County Health Department is reminding the public that Narcan is available free of charge to all Wayne County residents. With the support from local partners, Wayne County is able to sustain efforts in addressing one of the most urgent public health threats throughout the country. Presently, drug overdose is the leading cause of…… read more »
NCDOT To Close Part Of NC 42 In Wilson County This Weekend
Starting tomorrow, the NCDOT says expect delays if you are driving in Wilson County. Officials say both directions of N.C. 42 east of U .S. 301 are scheduled to close beginning at 7 p.m. Construction crews will be installing a larger-diameter drainage pipe underneath the pavement. A detour will send motorists along Varnell Road, Weaver…… read more »
IRS Says Extension Is Available For Last-Minute Tax Filers
The IRS estimates 15 million taxpayers will request an extension of time to file. The easiest way to request an extension to file is using IRS Free File. In a matter of minutes, anyone can download and request an extension until October 17, using Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S.…… read more »
NCDOT Gets The Green Light On US 70 Bypass To Become New Interstate 42
The N.C. Department of Transportation has received federal approval to designate two bypass segments of U.S. 70 in Johnston, Wayne and Lenoir counties as Interstate 42. The announcement was made during a meeting of the I-42/U.S. 70 Corridor Commission in Smithfield. The commission, which advocates for improvements along this corridor east of Raleigh, includes elected…… read more »
NCDOT’s Spring Litter Sweep Runs April 16-30
The N.C. Department of Transportation needs volunteers to help clean up trash along roads during the Adopt-A-Highway Spring Litter Sweep from April 16-30. Each April and September, NCDOT asks volunteers to help remove litter from roadsides. Volunteers from local businesses, schools, nonprofits, churches, municipalities, law enforcement and community groups play an important role in keeping…… read more »
Road Closure In Kinston For Railroad Maintenance Wednesday
The Kinston Police Department says workers are doing maintenance to the railroad tracks on Wednesday, April 13, on NC HWY 258 North. The detours are listed as Banks School Road, Hull Road and SmithField Way. The closure is expected to last one to two days or until the maintenance is complete. Police say drivers should…… read more »
First Passport With ‘X’ Gender Marker Issued In United States
As of April 11, 2022, Americans now have the option of indicating their gender with an “X” on passports acknowledging the rights of people who do not identify as male or female. WRAL-TV says the State Department announced in a statement that it would expand the gender-neutral option to all applicants next year after it…… read more »
Felony Voting Debate Continues As State Primary Elections Approach
(AP) – A North Carolina appeals court has temporarily blocked enforcement of a ruling by trial judges that declared people convicted of felonies can vote while serving probation or parole. The Court of Appeals issued a stay of the ruling, which struck down a 1973 law about when voting rights are restored. A trial judge…… read more »
Poultry Shows and Public Sales Suspended In North Carolina
(AP) – The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services says all poultry shows and public sales in North Carolina are being suspended because of the threat of the avian flu. State Veterinarian Mike Martin said in a news release that the suspension includes all exhibitions, farm tours, shows, sales, flea markets, auction markets,…… read more »
