Category Archives: Local News
PIC OF THE DAY: Resting Butterfly
With the leaves slowly starting their annual color change across the land, little objects like this butterfly are becoming more noticeable around the yards and garden area. Our photographer Bobby Will...
Sep 18, 2020
County Urges Citizens To Take Part In 2020 Census
Wayne County has some ground to make up when it comes to participating in the 2020 Census. According to figures provided by the county, only 60.8% of people in Wayne County have responded to the Censu...
Sep 17, 2020
Pick Up Your Passport To Deliciousness!
Passports for the United Way of Wayne County's annual Taste of Wayne are now available for purchase.Sherry Archibald, the Executive Director of United Way, appeared on Jeff Farrow's Morning Show on Go...
Sep 17, 2020
Chamber Events Head Online During Pandemic
While the pandemic has forced the cancelation of many events, the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce is finding new ways to engage the business community.For instance, many chamber events will be held v...
Sep 17, 2020
Businesses, Organizations Invited To “Go Pink”
Wayne UNC Health Care is seeking businesses and organizations in Wayne County to "Go Pink" in October, as part of an expanded breast cancer awareness campaign.Last year more than 30 downtown merchants...
Sep 17, 2020
Authorities Chase Suspect From Wayne To Johnston County
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office reports a vehicle towing a trailer and riding lawnmower was observed committing a Chapter 20 traffic violation on Tuesday. As a traffic stop was attempted, the driver...
Sep 16, 2020
County Commissioners Updated On Coronavirus
The Wayne County Commissioners get an update on coronavirus in the county.At Tuesday's Wayne County Board meeting, Dr. Alma Jenkins told the commissioners about the importance of wearing a face coveri...
Sep 16, 2020
WCPL Brings Wi-Fi & digital Resources To Dudley Community
Wayne County Public Library has received a $75,000 LSTA Project Grant from the State Library of North Carolina. The library, in partnership with Open Broadband, WAGES, and Wayne County Public Schools,...
Sep 14, 2020
Vehicle Runs Off Genoa Road, Overturns
Saturday night, firefighters from Arrington and Wayne County EMS Station 8 responded to the scene of a single vehicle crash on Genoa Road on a curve near Lakeshore Drive. This Dodge Charger was headin...
Sep 14, 2020
Driver Taken To Hospital Following Crash
Sunday afternoon, paramedics from Wayne County EMS Station 8 and firefighters from Mar-Mac were dispatched to the scene of a two vehicle accident on Genoa Road between Old Mount Olive Highway and High...
Sep 14, 2020