(GDN) – Father David Wyly is the latest addition to the Goldsboro Police Department. He joined as a part of the chaplaincy program that supports law enforcement officers and their direct and indirect families. Officials say in the 21st century, police officer wellness is a main focal point. Father Wyly’s pastoral care consists of healing,…… read more »
(GDN) – North Carolina Transportation officials dedicated the O’Berry Road bridge over U.S. 117 in honor of Trooper Nolan J. Sanders on Wednesday. He was 28 and had been with the State Highway Patrol for five years. Sanders was a member of the Indian Springs Volunteer Fire Department and Mount Olive First Pentecostal Holiness Church.…… read more »
(GDN) – The Butterball, LLC production facility in Mount Olive, North Carolina has earned recertification as a Carolina Star site, a Voluntary Protection Program certification under the North Carolina Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Division. Commissioner Josh Dobson attended a special event in Mount Olive Tuesday to recognize Butterball leadership and team members…… read more »
Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Chair Kevin Johnson announced today the appointment of Scott Satterfield as the organization’s new President/Executive Director. Set to begin in April, Satterfield will fill the position vacated by Kate Daniels in February. Kevin Johnson, 2022 Chamber Chair, said, “I am excited that Scott is joining our Chamber Team. He is…… read more »
(GDN) – This week, with COVID-19 infections decreasing and based upon updated guidance from state and federal health officials, the Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention resumed in-person visitation at all state facilities. Face coverings must still be worn by all people within a facility. Virtual visitation will continue to be offered for parents…… read more »
Meet Jessup! Jessup a 1 year old male already neutered. Jessup very sweet, loving, friendly and playful. Jessup 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 to view all the pets available for…… read more »
(GDN) – Rain is in the forecast for all of Wayne County Wednesday and Thursday. WRAL Meteorologist Mike Maze says look for cloudy and breezy skies with showers possible today and then scattered showers and storms becoming likely tomorrow afternoon and into tomorrow evening. Temperatures are predicted to be at a high of 76 degrees…… read more »
(GDN) – Spring is in full effect in Wayne County and if you are experiencing sneezing and a runny nose, you’re not alone. The National Weather Service says on a scale of low, moderate or high expect mostly high levels of pollen through the end of the month. Officials say more people are allergic to…… read more »
(GDN) – Good news for students and staff at Wayne County Public Schools. Executive Director, Ken Derksen says, “As the community metrics decreased since the Omicron surge, reported COVID-19 cases amongst students and staff have also decreased. In looking at current cases, last week there were only two cases reported district-wide. There were four cases reported…… read more »
(GDN) – Goldsboro Wayne Crime Stoppers, Law Enforcement Coordinator, Captain J. Adams says, “The Goldsboro Police Department is investigating a homicide from March 16th in the Tanglewood Mobile Home area and the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an unrelated possible homicide from March 19th in the area of the 4300 block of N C…… read more »
