Category Archives: Local News
Goldsboro Fire Chief Heading To Florida (PHOTOS)
The community says goodbye to the Goldsboro Fire Chief.On his last day as Chief of the Goldsboro Fire Department, Joe Dixon and his fellow firefighters spent a few hours outside the downtown fire stat...
Mar 13, 2021
Avoid Fertilizing Your Lawn Too Early
With a few spring-like days recently, many of us will soon have spring fever and want to start working on our gardens and landscapes. One common question that comes to our office is, “Can I fert...
Mar 13, 2021
Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Make A Plan
The first step in making sure that you and your family are prepared for severe weather is pledging to prepare. This includes developing a family emergency and communications plan. In short, know what ...
Mar 13, 2021
Regan Confirmed As Next EPA Administrator
A Wayne County native is confirmed to oversee the nation's top environmental agency.President Joe Biden had selected Michael Regan to serve as Administrator the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, a...
Mar 12, 2021
WCC Instructor Presents At Conference, Will Lead Virtual Performance
Wayne Community College Music Instructor Randi M. Chalfant recently presented at the North Carolina Community College Associate in Fine Arts Association annual conference.Chalfant was asked to speak o...
Mar 12, 2021
Daylight Saving Time Begins Sunday Morning
It will start staying light outside much later into the evening. However, the tradeoff is losing an hour of sleep this weekend. Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 AM this Sunday, March 14th. You'll like...
Mar 11, 2021
State To Start Some Group 4 Vaccinations On March 17
More North Carolina residents will become eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting next week.Governor Roy Cooper announced on Thursday that the state would start inoculating certain persons i...
Mar 11, 2021
Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Lightning Safety
Each year in the United States, more than 400 people are struck by lightning. On average, around 41 people are killed; hundreds of others suffer permanent neurological disabilities. Most of these trag...
Mar 10, 2021
Public Meeting Set For City’s Annual Action Plan
The public is invited to provide input on housing and non-housing needs in the city of Goldsboro for the FY21-22 Annual Action Plan (AAP) during a virtual public meeting Thursday, March 25 at 6 p.m. I...
Mar 10, 2021
Gov. Cooper, Legislative Leaders Announce Deal On K-12 Schools
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and Republican legislative leaders have announced compromise legislation that will mean more K-12 students in North Carolina will return to daily in-per...
Mar 10, 2021