Category Archives: Local News
County, Schools Formalizing Agreement For Emergency Shelters
It's more than just a verbal agreement now. Wayne County has approved a written agreement with Wayne County Public Schools for emergency shelters.Wayne County Emergency Management Director Aaron Stryk...
May 22, 2020
SHP Encourages Safe Travel During Memorial Day Holiday
As the summer vacation season fast approaches, the State Highway Patrol is encouraging motorists to keep safety at the forefront throughout Memorial Day weekend. Increased travel could potentially be ...
May 22, 2020
UPDATE: County’s Total COVID-19 Cases Reach 900
Wayne County records its 17th and 18th COVID-19 deaths. According to Wayne County Government, the latest coronavirus-related deaths occurred on Tuesday and Wednesday. The first individual was in their...
May 21, 2020
United Way’s Good Deeds Report For May 21
The world is full of negative news and United Way of Wayne County would like to highlight the good that happens when our community pulls together. This is by no means a comprehensive list of all the g...
May 21, 2020
Wet Weather Continues To Soak Wayne County
It's a wet week in Wayne County and much of North Carolina. According to the National Weather Service, further periods of moderate to heavy rain are expected later Wednesday afternoon and into the ove...
May 20, 2020
Former Fire Chief Laid To Rest (PHOTO GALLERY)
He served his Wayne County community for years as a volunteer firefighter. Now, residents have paid their respects to the Gray family following the tragic highway crash that took Donald Gray's life la...
May 19, 2020
Wayne County Records 16th COVID-19 Death
As of Tuesday morning's update from Wayne County Government, the county had recorded 867 total positive cases of COVID-19. It is estimated 603 of those patients have recovered.Only 330 of the county's...
May 19, 2020
United Way’s Good Deeds Report For May 18
The world is full of negative news and United Way of Wayne County would like to highlight the good that happens when our community pulls together. This is by no means a comprehensive list of all the g...
May 18, 2020
GPD To Resume Fingerprinting Services With New Restrictions
Effective Wednesday, May 20, the Goldsboro Police Department will begin fingerprinting applicants for employers with added restrictions in place to provide a safe environment. Applicants will be requi...
May 18, 2020
County Reports 14th COVID-19 Death; Over 16,000 Cases In State
Wayne County is reporting its 14th COVID-19 death. According to Wayne County Government, the individual passed away Tuesday, and was in their mid-50s with underlying health conditions. This death did ...
May 15, 2020