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Damaging Winds And Heavy Rain Predicted For Wayne County Thursday

Damaging Winds And Heavy Rain Predicted For Wayne County Thursday

(GDN) – The National Weather Service is calling for damaging wind gusts of up to 39 miles per hour for Thursday afternoon in Goldsboro and surrounding areas. They say there is also an 86% chance of rain with a high of 77 degrees. On Thursday night, meteorologists say look for breezy skies in the evening…read more »

PET OF THE WEEK: Trapper John Powered By Jackson & Sons

PET OF THE WEEK: Trapper John Powered By Jackson & Sons

Meet Trapper John! Trapper John is a 2-year-old male already neutered. Trapper John is very friendly and walks very well on a leash. Trapper John is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find his FUR-ever home. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services call 919-731-1439 option “0” or email [email protected] Click here…read more »

FDA Approves Second Pfizer And Moderna Booster For 50 And Up

FDA Approves Second Pfizer And Moderna Booster For 50 And Up

(AP) – U.S. regulators are allowing people 50 and older to get another booster dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The Food and Drug Administration’s decision aims to offer extra protection to the most vulnerable in case the virus rebounds. The FDA said Tuesday that age group can seek a fourth dose at…read more »

DMV To Return Drivers Licenses To Those Who Failed To Pay Fines In NC

DMV To Return Drivers Licenses To Those Who Failed To Pay Fines In NC

Over the next 60 days the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) will be contacting by mail and email more than 185,000 drivers whose licenses were revoked for their failure to pay fines, penalties, and court costs. Those drivers will be informed in a special notice about their ability under North Carolina General Statute…read more »

UPDATE:  Suspect Arrested And Given $300,00 Secured Bond – Teenager In Critical Condition After Shooting In Goldsboro

UPDATE: Suspect Arrested And Given $300,00 Secured Bond – Teenager In Critical Condition After Shooting In Goldsboro

(GDN) – On March 28, 2022, at approximately 7:25 p.m., Goldsboro Police responded to the area of 911 Hugh Street in reference to a person that had been shot. Upon arrival, officers discovered 17-year-old Tyrese Hines suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to Wayne UNC Healthcare, and then subsequently airlifted to Vidant…read more »

UNC Professor To Speak On Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine At WCC

UNC Professor To Speak On Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine At WCC

(GDN) – Graeme Robertson will speak on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine in Goldsboro.  The Foundation of Wayne Community College will host a talk on the topic by an expert on both countries on Thursday, March 31.  Robertson, a political science professor and the director of the Center for Slavic, Eurasian, and East European Studies at…read more »

Two WCPS Students Earn NC College Scholarships

Two WCPS Students Earn NC College Scholarships

(GDN) – Wayne County Public Schools announced two seniors have earned prestigious university scholarships. Eastern Wayne High senior, Isa Alghorazi, recently earned a Morehead-Cain Scholarship. The Morehead-Cain Scholarship covers all expenses for four years of undergraduate study at the University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill.  Wayne School of Engineering senior, Isaac Carreno, recently earned a Park…read more »

UMO Plans To Pay It Forward With Giving Day Today

UMO Plans To Pay It Forward With Giving Day Today

(GDN) – The University of Mount Olive is hosting its annual Giving Day on today.  School officials say the community will come together for a 24-hour fundraising challenge that creates an opportunity to give back and make a difference. Through social challenges and good old-fashioned rivalry, participants will have the chance to support their favorite…read more »

Wayne County Residents Will Receive Absentee Ballots This Week

Wayne County Residents Will Receive Absentee Ballots This Week

(GDN) – Election season is underway and mail-in ballots will begin being sent out to people who’ve requested them. According to WRAL, North Carolina is heading towards the May 17 primary elections.  Sample ballots, which you can use to plan your vote, should be available online this week as well.  This year’s primaries feature contested…read more »

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