The hot summer days of August may make it challenging to find comfortable weather to work in the garden. Take advantage of the more pleasant days for working outdoors and completing these gardening tips for this month. Lawn Late summer is the most effective time to control fire ants with baits. Treat lawns for grubs…… read more »
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August Gardening Tips
Survey Seeks Answers On Vaccinations In Wayne County
A new survey aims to find out where Wayne County residents stand on the COVID-19 vaccine. The brief online survey was put together as a tool to help Wayne County partnerships better assist the community during the coronavirus pandemic. All of the information will be kept confidential. The survey can be found at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XWJSFZT.… read more »
Dudley Shooting Leaves One Injured
Just before 1 PM on Friday, the Wayne County 911 Center received a call about an individual having been shot near the 100 block of Wells Court in Dudley. EMS and and Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the area. A deputy arrived first and found a male subject lying on the pavement of…… read more »
WCPS Superintendent: Critical Race Theory Not Part Of New Social Studies Standards
Critical Race Theory is not part of the current curriculum at Wayne County Public Schools. Several people have brought their concerns regarding CRT to the Wayne County Board of Education over the past few months. WCPS Superintendent Dr. David Lewis provided clarification on where CRT stands in the district at this week’s school board meeting.…… read more »
17-Year-Old Killed In Lawnmower Accident Near Mount Olive
Around 8:30 AM Thursday, Wayne County EMS personnel were dispatched to the 200 block of Ramblewood Drive in Mount Olive. The call was concerning a possible drowning. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office was also dispatched to assist EMS personnel. Upon arrival at the residence, EMS and sheriff’s office personnel found two individuals performing CPR on…… read more »
WAGES To Host Free Mass Food, Supply, Information Distribution Event
Goldsboro area families still reeling financially from the effects of the pandemic can get some relief by simply pulling up to the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fairgrounds, 2801 US-117, Dudley, popping their trunks and letting volunteers from Wayne Action Group for Economic Solvency (WAGES) and other community organizations do the rest. On Tuesday, August 10, 2021,…… read more »
Eastpointe Donates To Help Build Playground For Disabled Children
On Tuesday, Eastpointe CEO Sarah Stroud presented a $5,000 donation to Felecia Williams, Liaison to the Mayor’s Committee for Persons with Disabilities, to help build a Goldsboro playground designed for children with disabilities. “Eastpointe is focused on delivering whole-person care for our members with disabilities. To achieve this goal, we must invest in the communities…… read more »
Goldsboro Police Department Citizen Survey Available Through August
The Goldsboro Police Department is looking for feedback from the community. The GPD has launched its 2021 Citizen Survey and it is available online through the month of August. The brief survey asks residents about their experiences with officers, improvements they’d like to see at the Goldsboro P.D., and how safe they feel in the…… read more »
Apartment Fire Leaves Residents Without A Home (PHOTO GALLERY)
Late Thursday morning, firefighters from Mount Olive, Dudley, Calypso, Indian Springs, Smith Chapel, and Oak Wolfe were dispatched to a structure fire at an LCT Rental apartment building at the intersection of Main and James Street in Mount Olive. The firefighters quickly checked the scene and ensured everyone had made it out of the apartments. …… read more »
County Offering $100 Gift Cards To Vaccine Recipients
As part of its ongoing effort to get more North Carolinians vaccinated and safely bring summer back, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is offering $100 Summer Cards at the Wayne County Health Department to offset the time and transportation costs of getting vaccinated. Starting Monday, August 9, the Wayne County Health…… read more »
