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January Gardening Tips

January Gardening Tips

As the holiday season is now behind us, many gardeners begin to dream of warm spring days when we can spend more time in our gardens. Take advantage of January to plan and prepare for the gardening season. General Garden Tips: Lawn Trees, Shrubs and Flowers Early in the New Year, winter-flowering camellias (Camellia japonica)…read more »

A Look Back at 2024

A Look Back at 2024

As the clock ticks down to the final moments of 2024, we come together to bid farewell to a year full of challenges, triumphs, and unforgettable memories. Goldsboro Daily News takes a look back at some of our memories of 2024. Photos by GDN Photographer Bobby Williamsread more »

Wayne County EMS and Sheriff’s Office Partner to Improve Cardiac Arrest Response

Wayne County EMS and Sheriff’s Office Partner to Improve Cardiac Arrest Response

Wayne County, NC – Wayne County EMS and the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office have teamed up to reduce response times for cardiac arrests. The County recently supported the purchase of 20 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to be placed in Sheriff’s Office vehicles, enabling deputies to assist when they are closest to a 911 caller’s location. In…read more »

Wayne County Man Wins $200,000 Scratch-off

Wayne County Man Wins $200,000 Scratch-off

RALEIGH – Victor Chavez of Dudley took a chance on a $5 scratch-off and won the last $200,000 prize of the game. Chavez purchased his Mega Bucks ticket from Minuteman Food Mart on Indian Springs Road in Dudley. He collected his prize at lottery headquarters Monday and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home…read more »

Wayne County Bridge Will Be Replaced 

Wayne County Bridge Will Be Replaced 

GOLDSBORO  – A bridge on Bartlett Road northeast of Goldsboro is scheduled to close Jan. 6 for replacement. A state highway contractor will replace the bridge spanning The Slough. Built in 1971, the bridge is nearing the end of its useful life. The contractor plans to construct the new bridge and reopen the road by June 2025. The…read more »

Mount Olive Town Offices Closed for New Year’s Day Holiday

Mount Olive Town Offices Closed for New Year’s Day Holiday

Mount Olive, NC – The Town of Mount Olive offices will be closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in observance of New Year’s Day. Normal office hours will resume on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. The town’s Recyclable Center will also be closed on January 1 and will reopen on Friday, January 3,…read more »

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