(GDN) — Once again, the City of Goldsboro is having to consider a potential water and sewer rate increase for its residents. Dave Hyder of Stantec presented the new water and sewer rate study at Monday’s Goldsboro City Council meeting. Hyder says the study shows the city would need: A 15% increase in the rates…… read more »
Tuesday, December 07, 2021
Category Archives: Local News
More Water & Sewer Rate Hikes Recommended For Goldsboro
Paramount Theatre Holiday Shows Begin This Evening
The stage is set for a busy holiday season at the Paramount Theatre in Downtown Goldsboro. Jim Grant, Theatre Services Coordinator for the Paramount Theatre, appeared on Jeff Farrow’s Morning Show on Goldsboro’s Greatest Hits 1150 and 98.3 to talk about the theatre’s holiday programming. The University of Mount Olive’s a capella group, Carolina Sound,…… read more »
NCDOT Crews Make Preparations For Winter Storms
North Carolina Department of Transportation crews are prepared for winter storms in maintenance yards across the state. Trucks, plows and spreaders have been inspected by employees as part of the annual dry runs conducted in every county before winter weather hits. Just before winter weather is expected to arrive in an area, NCDOT will…… read more »
Tractor-Trailer Rolls Onto Passenger Vehicle Near Mount Olive (PHOTO GALLERY)
Late Monday morning, firefighters from Smith Chapel and an EMS unit were dispatched to the scene of a motor vehicle crash on NC 55 West between Shady Grove Road and Old Harvey Sutton Road. The crash involved an SUV passenger vehicle and an overturned 18-wheeler log truck. Luckily, no one was seriously injured in this…… read more »
Pikeville Greets Christmas Season (PHOTO GALLERY)
The weather was beautiful Sunday afternoon as people started to gather with their children and friends and their chairs to watch the Pikeville Christmas Parade. A large crowd of folks was standing and sitting as the parade got underway at 3 PM. Everyone enjoyed time with their families and friends as they watched the hour-long…… read more »
1 Dead After Shed Collapses Near Goldsboro
GOLDSBORO, N.C. (AP) — A person has died after a shed he was moving fell on top of the individual east of Goldsboro, North Carolina. WNCN reports that Wayne County officials said the incident was reported in a neighborhood near Elroy township at about 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Authorities said that Alex Economy, 64, died in…… read more »
Wayne County’s Jobless Rate Continues To Decline
(GDN) — It’s the smallest step in the right direction as Wayne County’s unemployment rate decreases again. According to the latest figures from the N.C Department of Commerce, Wayne County’s seasonally non-adjusted jobless rate dropped to 3.9% in October, down one-tenth of a point from the 4% unemployment rate recorded in September. The latest figures…… read more »
One Dead In Deep Run Blaze
(GDN) — A Lenoir County fire leaves one person dead. The blaze was reported around 3:45 PM Friday on the 1700 block of Vernie Heath Road in Deep Run. The Deep Run, Pink Hill, and Southwood volunteer fire departments, as well as Lenoir County EMS, all responded to the scene. One person perished in the…… read more »
Governor Encourages Residents to Prepare for Winter Weather
Winter Weather Preparedness Week is December 5 – 11 and Governor Roy Cooper is encouraging North Carolinians to plan and prepare now, before potentially dangerous winter weather arrives. “North Carolina’s winter weather can be challenging and everyone should be prepared for dangerous conditions,” Governor Cooper said. “Make a family emergency plan, update your emergency…… read more »
Goldsboro Christmas Parade Delights Thousands (PHOTO GALLERY)
(GDN) — An estimated of a crowd of between 10,000 to 15,000 people turned out Saturday afternoon to watch the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce’s Goldsboro Christmas Parade in the city’s downtown.… read more »
