Category Archives: Local News
State Board To Hear Election Protest Appeal
The effort to undo a Wayne County primary election is not over yet.The State Board of Elections is scheduled to meet over-the-phone Monday afternoon, June 29.During that meeting, the board plans to he...
Jun 25, 2020
Virtual Sessions Provide Info On WCC Continuing Ed Offerings
Wayne Community College will hold virtual information sessions for five of its Workforce Continuing Education program areas.The "WCE Wednesdays" sessions will give potential students the opportunity t...
Jun 25, 2020
New Dentist Joins LaFevers Dental Team
A Goldsboro dentistry practice is bringing in some new local talent.Dr. Scott LaFevers, the owner of LaFevers Dental Team, says their office is adding a new dentist.Goldsboro native Dr. Cameron Taylor...
Jun 25, 2020
Vehicles Collide Near Mar-Mac (PHOTOS)
Shortly before lunchtime Wednesday, Mar-Mac firefighters and Wayne County EMS Station 8 responded to an accident involving two passenger vehicles on U.S. 117 Alt South near Dory Circle. As fire and EM...
Jun 24, 2020
City Provides Info On Past Due Utility Accounts
Goldsboro water and sewer customers have about one more month of leeway if they've had trouble paying their utility bills.In a letter to residents, the city says customer account disconnections for no...
Jun 24, 2020
3 Injured In Wayne County Car Crash (PHOTO GALLERY)
Late Monday afternoon, firefighters from Mar-Mac and Thoroughfare were dispatched to the scene of a head-on collision on the 1000 block of Old Grantham Road. A silver vehicle and gold colored vehicle ...
Jun 23, 2020
Neuse River Rises, May Avoid Flooding Near Goldsboro
It appears the Neuse River near Goldsboro may not quite reach flood stage. Following heavy rains last week, the Neuse River has been rising quickly. However, the Tuesday morning forecast from the Nati...
Jun 23, 2020
Volunteers Assist United Way’s Day Of Action (PHOTOS)
The United Way of Wayne County held its annual Day of Action last week Thursday. During this year's Day of Action, United Way was able to collect over 100 letters/cards for homebound seniors as well a...
Jun 22, 2020
Mayor: Face Coverings Required In Kinston
The City of Kinston is requiring everyone to wear face coverings while in public.Kinston Mayor Don Hardy issued the Emergency Proclamation on Sunday.It states: "All persons who are present within the ...
Jun 22, 2020
Free Seminars To Help Businesses Succeed During Pandemic
The Wayne Business and Industry Center's Small Business Center has scheduled two virtual seminars this week designed to help businesses succeed during and after the pandemic.Martin Brossman, a success...
Jun 22, 2020