Category Archives: Local News
City Has More Time To Spend C.A.R.E.S. Act Funding
The City of Goldsboro has a little extra time to spend its nearly $1 million C.A.R.E.S. Act allocation.City Manager Tim Salmon provided good news on the coronavirus relief funding at the last Goldsbor...
Jan 18, 2021
City Offices Closed For MLK Day
Goldsboro city offices will be closed Monday, January 18 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.Monday’s solid waste routes will be collected Wednesday, January 20.There will be no ...
Jan 17, 2021
County Offices Closed For MLK Holiday
Wayne County Government offices are closed today, Monday, January 18, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This includes the county landfill and convenience centers. All offices will reopen on Tues...
Jan 17, 2021
El-Roy F.D. TO Conduct Hydrant Flushings
The El-Roy Fire Department will be flow testing hydrants beginning the week of January 19th through the 22nd and the week of January 25th through 29th. During this time, nearby residents may encounter...
Jan 17, 2021
Saluting Seymour
Every week, Saluting Seymour and SoundScope highlight an airman serving at the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro.Senior Airman Alexandria Simmons from the 4th Fighter WingSimmons has been in...
Jan 17, 2021
Pickle Drop Virtual Food Drive Brings In Over $10,000
Mt. Olive Pickle Company and its fans together raised over $10,000 to help feed hungry neighbors.Mt. Olive held a virtual food drive in conjunction with its 2020 New Year's Eve Pickle Drop to benefit ...
Jan 17, 2021
Pricetown Firefighters Spend Weekend Training (PHOTO GALLERY)
Saturday afternoon, a handful of volunteers from the Pricetown Fire Department met at the station for some hands-on training. Pricetown Assistant Chief and Training Officer Justin Price met with the m...
Jan 17, 2021
Apply Now For Federal Emergency Food & Shelter Program
The application period is open for governmental agencies and nonprofit organizations to apply for a share of Wayne County's Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds.Local human service agencies and ch...
Jan 17, 2021
Suspects Leads Deputies On High Speed Chase
On Monday, members of the Wayne County Sheriff's ACE Team were on patrol near the area of NC 111 South when they attempted to stop a vehicle for a safe movement violation. The vehicle refused to stop ...
Jan 16, 2021
Plant Spotlight: Tea Olive
This month's plant spotlight is the tea olive, also known by scientific name as Osmanthus. Tea olive is a dense, evergreen shrub that is better known for its fragrant fall flowers. The leaves of tea o...
Jan 16, 2021