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CDC Says COVID-19 Levels Down In Wayne County

CDC Says COVID-19 Levels Down In Wayne County

(GDN) – The Centers for Disease Control says on a scale of Low, Medium or High, Wayne County’s COVID-19 levels are Medium. That’s the latest standings in the community as of March 17, 2022. Health officials say if you are at high risk for severe illness, talk to your healthcare provider about whether you need…read more »

Safe Kids Wayne County Highlights Medicine Poisoning Emergencies In Children With National Poison Prevention Week

Safe Kids Wayne County Highlights Medicine Poisoning Emergencies In Children With National Poison Prevention Week

(GDN) – National Poison Prevention Week is March 20-26, 2022.  Safe Kids Wayne County, along with the Goldsboro Police Department have scheduled two events in recognition of National Poison Prevention Week.  Operation Medicine Drop will be held on March 22, 2022 at the Peggy M. Seegars Senior Center from 9:00am-1:00pm and again on March 23,…read more »

UPDATE: Found Safe – Police Searching For Missing Child In Goldsboro

UPDATE: Found Safe – Police Searching For Missing Child In Goldsboro

(GDN) – Goldsboro Police need your help to locate a missing child.  They say 14-year-old Paige Crawford was last seen on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 in the 800 block of Lionel Street around 2:30pm. Paige is described as having green hair braids and wearing a black hoodie, black stretch pants and tye-dyed crocs.  Police say…read more »

Goldsboro Charity Event Raises Money To End Cancer In Kids

Goldsboro Charity Event Raises Money To End Cancer In Kids

(GDN) – The St. Baldrick’s Foundation hosted it’s annual Kevin’s Kuts For Cures on Saturday. Local residents volunteered for haircuts to fund childhood cancer research. Many people made generous donations to the important cause. Organizers say they collected more than $12,000. Special guests included the Goldsboro School for Ballet’s Irish Dancers. The event was hosted…read more »

Child Shot And Killed At Goldsboro Mobile Home Park

Child Shot And Killed At Goldsboro Mobile Home Park

(GDN) – Goldsboro Police report at about 4:20 a.m. this morning they responded to a shooting at Tanglewood Mobile Home Park located at 3201 Central Heights Road. The officers found that shots had been fired into one trailer at the location. Police say a 14-year-old boy inside the trailer was struck by gunfire and died…read more »

PET OF THE WEEK: Finley Powered By Jackson & Sons

PET OF THE WEEK: Finley Powered By Jackson & Sons

Meet Finley! Finley a 2 year old male retriever mix. Finley very sweet and playful and 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 adoption…read more »

Music Lineup Released For Center Street Jam 2022

Music Lineup Released For Center Street Jam 2022

(GDN) – Get ready to dance your socks off this summer with Center Street Jam!  The DGDC is bringing back the popular live concert series with a full list of artists this year.  Bring your lawn chairs and prepare to enjoy food, cold drinks and children’s activities.  No outside coolers or pets are allowed.  The…read more »

Severe Weather Possible This Week in Wayne County

Severe Weather Possible This Week in Wayne County

(GDN) – The spring weather has been giving us perfect temperatures to get out of the house. That will change later this week. The National Weather Service says possible severe weather is in the forecast for all of Wayne County and surrounding areas. Meteorologist, Johnathan Blaes says, “A strong storm system will move across the…read more »

Transportation Job Fair Coming To Wayne Community College

Transportation Job Fair Coming To Wayne Community College

(GDN) – Wayne Community College will hold a Transportation Job Fair on March 23. The event is set for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Ash Building on the college’s main campus in Goldsboro. A wide range of jobs in the transportation industry will be featured, including automotive technicians, aviation mechanics, collision repair and refinishing technicians,…read more »

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