A drive-thru COVID vaccine event is being held this weekend in Fremont. St. James Church of Christ, 514 Memorial Church Road, will host the drive-up vaccination clinic from 9 AM – 1 PM on Saturday, April 10th. The free vaccinations will be available for anyone age 18 and up. To register or for more information,…… read more »
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Drive-Up Vaccine Clinic In Fremont On Saturday
NCDOT: Over 3 Million Pounds Of Roadside Litter Collected This Year
As part of its litter removal efforts, N.C. Department of Transportation crews, contractors and volunteers have now collected more than 3 million pounds of litter from roadsides this year. “This is great progress towards making North Carolina cleaner and safer,” said state Transportation Secretary Eric Boyette. “But the real challenge will be sustaining these litter-free…… read more »
Suspect Accused Of Child Abuse After 2-Month Old Is Injured
On March 16th, a case of possible child abuse was reported to the Goldsboro Police Department by the Wayne County Department of Social Services. A 2-month-old infant had been treated at Wayne UNC Health Care for lacerations to the face. It was later discovered the infant also had several bone fractures. The investigation led to…… read more »
About 25,000 COVID Vaccines Administered In Wayne County
Come one, come all and get your COVID vaccine! During Tuesday’s Wayne County Board of Commissioners meeting, County Manager Craig Honeycutt was sure to thank everyone who has gone above and beyond to get shots into arms. That includes county staff, the United Way and volunteers who have worked the call center or at the…… read more »
Separate Traffic Stops Lead To Schedule II Drug Arrests
Two suspects are arrested on drug charges during separate weekend incidents. On Saturday, a Wayne County Sheriff’s deputy pulled a vehicle over for an equipment violation in the southern area of the county. A search of the vehicle was conducted and a Schedule II substance was reportedly found. 33-year-old Lonnie J. Pike of Goldsboro was…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Mr. Whipple Powered By Jackson & Sons
Meet Mr. Whipple! You know what Mr. Whipple says, right?? Well THIS Mr. Whipple doesn’t mind, squeezin’, lovin’ and lots of smoochin’. Mr. Whipple is a super duper soft 4-year-old medium gray tabby. 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…… read more »
SJAFB Plans COVID Mass Vaccine Line For Friday
The 4th Fighter Wing Medical Group is hosting a COVID-19 mass vaccine line for authorized TRICARE beneficiaries at the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Fitness Center. On Friday, April 9th, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, first and second doses of the Pfizer vaccine are available for anyone 16 years of age and…… read more »
Bridge Near Wayne-Duplin County Line To Be Replaced
A 69-year-old bridge that has become obsolete and requires increasing maintenance on the Wayne-Duplin County line will be replaced. Bennetts Bridge Road where it spans the Northeast Cape Fear River will not close to traffic when work begins next month; a temporary bridge will be erected alongside the one to be demolished. Drivers should slow…… read more »
Arts Council Plans CommUnity Painting Day
Help the Arts Council of Wayne County turn Art Alley into an Art Garden. The arts Council in Downtown Goldsboro is holding its second CommUnity Painting Day on Sunday from 10 AM – 2 PM. The event is free and no registration is required. Participants are asked to wear masks. Donations of garden supplies will…… read more »
Master Gardener Pre-Order Plant Sale Underway
Wayne County Extension Master Gardeners are holding a pre-order spring plant sale! Orders are already being accepted. Due to limited availability, orders will only be accepted by bringing them to Wayne County Cooperative Extension office (3114B Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro). No mail in orders will be accepted. Once availability is confirmed, you can secure your…… read more »
