GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Goldsboro is gearing up to honor the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces with its annual Veterans Day Parade hosted by the Wayne County Veterans and Patriots Coalition, and a host of local discounts and deals for veterans. Veterans Day is observed each year to recognize…… read more »
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Goldsboro to Honor Local Heroes with Veterans Day Parade and Special Deals
Increased Fire Danger Today
RALEIGH, N.C. — State officials are urging residents to use extreme caution as dry, windy conditions are increasing the risk of wildfires across central and eastern North Carolina today. The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Danger Statement for multiple counties, including Granville, Vance, Warren, Halifax, Franklin, Nash, Edgecombe, Wake, Johnston, Wilson, Harnett, Wayne,…… read more »
Increasing Access to Care for Veterans in North Carolina
NCDHHS Announces Expansion of NCServes Hours, Launches AskMeNC Initiative RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is expanding access to care and support for veterans and their families through two major initiatives — extended hours for NCServes and the launch of AskMeNC, a new digital hub connecting veterans to…… read more »
ADLA to Host Thanksgiving Turkey & Ham Giveaway for Families in Need
Mount Olive, NC – The ADLA Community Opportunity Center is once again giving back to the community this Thanksgiving season with its annual Turkey & Ham Giveaway, set for Tuesday, November 18, starting at 11 a.m. at 612 S. Breazeale Avenue in Mount Olive. The event, held in partnership with the ADLA Food Pantry, will…… read more »
WCC’s Operations Management Program Prepares Ennis for Career Success
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Samuel Ennis is on the fast track to career success thanks to Wayne Community College’s Operations Management program. With a job already secured before his graduation next spring, he feels prepared to do well in the industry. Ennis first attended WCC in 2009 before joining the United States Army. After his service…… read more »
mage of recalled product from FDA website
Infant Formula Recall Linked to Infant Botulism
Potential Case Under Investigation in North Carolina; Product Sold Nationwide RALEIGH, N.C. — State health officials are alerting parents, caregivers, and healthcare providers about a nationwide recall of ByHeart Inc. Whole Nutrition Infant Formula following an outbreak of infant botulism. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as of Nov. 8, there have…… read more »
Closings for Veterans Day
Wayne County, NC – The following schedule changes will be taking place this week in observance of Veterans Day:… read more »
Freeze Warning in Effect
Goldsboro, NC — Winter is knocking on the door as a surge of cold air moves into the area Monday, bringing the coldest temperatures of the season so far. Meteorologists say a strong cold front will push through Sunday evening, setting up a sharp drop in temperatures Monday night into Tuesday morning. The system is…… read more »
One Dead, Firefighter Injured in Overnight Goldsboro House Fire
Goldsboro, N.C. — One person is dead and a firefighter injured following a late-night house fire in Goldsboro on Saturday, November 8. The Goldsboro Fire Department was dispatched at 11:56 p.m. to a reported structure fire at 309 N. James Street. The first unit arrived just after midnight to find heavy fire showing from the…… read more »
School Bus Driver Honored for Heroic Actions During Bus Fire
Goldsboro, NC – The Wayne County Board of Education has recognized Tammy Lewis, a Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) bus driver, for her quick and heroic actions that protected the lives of 21 Grantham Elementary students during an afternoon bus route. According to school officials, Ms. Lewis noticed a burning electrical odor while driving and…… read more »
