Category Archives: Local News
Record-Breaking Hurricane Season Officially Ends
(NORTH CAROLINA NEWS NETWORK) — A record-breaking 2020 hurricane season is over.The National Weather Service says there were 30 named storms this year, more than any other year in recorded histo...
Dec 02, 2020
Suspect Accused Of Stealing Bank Card
In early November, the Goldsboro Police Department took a report on the theft of a financial card. The victim reported that a debit card had been stolen and then used to purchase various items. The in...
Dec 02, 2020
Eastern N.C. Youth Can Be Recognized For Their Community Work
On Giving Tuesday, for the sixth consecutive year, U.S. Cellular kicked off The Future of Good program highlighting young people who are helping create positive change in their local communities. Thro...
Dec 02, 2020
WCC Student Honored For Service
Wayne Community College student Sabrina Blackmon has been selected for an outstanding leadership and service award from North Carolina Campus Compact.Blackmon is a recipient of the network's Community...
Dec 02, 2020
Ribbon Cut For County’s New Emergency Services Center (PHOTOS)
Wayne County is ready to open its new 911 and Emergency Operations Center. The ribbon was cut for the new A. Joe Gurley, III Emergency Services Building Tuesday morning.Gurley served the citizens of W...
Dec 02, 2020
Sex Offender Arrested After Leaving Registered Address
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office reports 52-year-old Michael W. Hammerberg has been charged with Fail to Report New Address - Sex Offender. That's after the sheriff's office was alerted last week tha...
Dec 02, 2020
Christmas Fun This Friday At Make A Difference Food Pantry
Join the volunteers at the Make A Difference Food Pantry in Mount Olive for a drive thru Christmas experience! Attendees can enjoy the Christmas scenes from the warmth and safety of their vehicle this...
Dec 02, 2020
Pecan Farmers Celebrate Strong Season
(NORTH CAROLINA NEWS NETWORK) — After several years of weather-related setbacks, North Carolina pecan growers are reporting a strong crop.That is welcome news for farmers such as Wayne County gr...
Dec 01, 2020
CSS Wayne To Hold Annual Meeting Online
Communities Supporting Schools of Wayne County is holding its annual meeting this week...virtually.Selena Bennett, the Executive Director of Communities Supporting Schools, appeared on Jeff Farrow's M...
Dec 01, 2020
Granges Raising Funds For Caisson Unit
A fundraiser is underway for the North Carolina Troopers Association Caisson Unit.The Grantham Grange and Brogden Grange came together to raise $50,000 for the Caisson Unit, which has its horses house...
Dec 01, 2020