Category Archives: Local News
Sweet Goodness Grows At UMO
Harvest time has arrived at the University of Mount Olive's Kornegay Student Farm. Over the next week, approximately 60 UMO students will get plenty of fresh air and a little dirt under their fingerna...
Sep 19, 2020
Head-On Crash Sends Drivers To The Hospital (PHOTO GALLERY)
Highway 111 South was shut down Friday afternoon following a head-on crash on the Neuse River bridge near River Road. Firefighters from Indian Springs and Elroy as well as with EMS units were dispatch...
Sep 18, 2020
Wayne County’s Weekly COVID-19 Update
As of Friday, the Wayne County Health Department has received notification of 3,186 total positive cases of COVID-19. 112 of these cases have been attributed to congregate living facilities and 2,622 ...
Sep 18, 2020
WCPS Weighs Potential Reopening Of Elementary Schools
Wayne County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. James Merrill shared the following memo with WCPS staff on Thursday following Gov. Roy Coopers announcement regarding reopening elementary schools in the...
Sep 18, 2020
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