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County Monitoring Elsa, Ready To Respond As Needed

County Monitoring Elsa, Ready To Respond As Needed

While it may not be the worst storm in recent memory, Wayne County is ready for the effects from Elsa. The remnants of the tropical system are expected to primarily impact North Carolina on Thursday. Wayne County Public Information Officer Joel Gillie says the Office of Emergency Services has been monitoring the storm’s impacts. The…read more »

PET OF THE WEEK: Lucia Powered By Jackson & Sons

PET OF THE WEEK: Lucia Powered By Jackson & Sons

Meet Lucia!  This sweet girl is two years old.  Lucia has been waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter for just over one month to find her 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 »

WCPS Summer Scholars Canceled For Thursday

WCPS Summer Scholars Canceled For Thursday

Due to the potential threat of strong wind gusts from Tropical Storm Elsa impacting school buses on the road, the Wayne County Public Schools Summer Scholars program is canceled for this Thursday, July 8. There will be no school for students or 10-month staff assisting with the Summer Scholars program.read more »

Threats From Elsa Include Brief Flash Flooding, Isolated Tornadoes

Threats From Elsa Include Brief Flash Flooding, Isolated Tornadoes

All eyes are on Elsa. The tropical storm is making landfall in Florida this morning after weakening from its hurricane status. Elsa will then begin its northeast trek toward the Carolinas. Nick Luchetti is a Meteorologist with the National Weather Service Office in Raleigh. He says Eastern North Carolina may start to feel the remnants…read more »

N.C. Emergency Management Urges Preparations Ahead Of Elsa

North Carolina Emergency Management is urging residents to watch and prepare for the remnants of Tropical Storm Elsa.  Small changes in the storm’s track can lead to big changes in the effects from the storm.  North Carolina residents should be sure they: Have multiple ways to receive weather information from reliable sources. Review your personal…read more »

Yarboro Receives Silver Buffalo Award From Boy Scouts

Yarboro Receives Silver Buffalo Award From Boy Scouts

A Wayne County resident is recognized for his volunteer contributions to the Boy Scouts of America.  Thomas Richard Yarboro of Goldsboro from the Tuscarora Council of B.S.A., is one of 13 recipients of the Silver Buffalo Award, Scouting’s top honor for adult volunteers. Created in 1925, the Silver Buffalo Award for distinguished service to youth…read more »

Gainey Chosen As UMO Adjunct Of The Year

Gainey Chosen As UMO Adjunct Of The Year

Dr. Paul Gainey, Allied Faculty within the University of Mount Olive’s Department of Arts and Education, has been named the 2021 UMO Adjunct of the Year. The award is given in appreciation to an adjunct faculty member who exemplifies devotion above and beyond the classroom. Students nominate faculty members. The nominations are then considered by…read more »

Summer Community Roundtable Set For Thursday Evening

Summer Community Roundtable Set For Thursday Evening

Operation Unite Goldsboro holds its Summer Community Roundtable this week.  The roundtable discussion is scheduled for Thursday, July 8, at 7 PM and will be held virtually via Zoom.  The Community Roundtables provide a forum for city and county law enforcement and government leaders to provide updates on their organizations. The meeting details are: Zoom…read more »

Wayne County EMS Offering Free CPR Classes To Community

Wayne County EMS Offering Free CPR Classes To Community

In a cardiac emergency, CPR can mean the difference between life and death. To help save lives, Wayne County EMS wants to train as many residents in CPR as possible. Wayne County EMS Director Dave Cuddeback talked with GoldsboroDailyNews.com about the community education program dubbed “One Million Compressions.” Cuddeback says the class teaches the latest CPR…read more »

Tropical Storm Elsa Aims For Florida, Will Head For N.C. Next

Tropical Storm Elsa Aims For Florida, Will Head For N.C. Next

Eastern Carolina is keeping a close eye on Tropical Storm Elsa.  The storm is currently about to strike Florida and then turn and make its way toward the northeast over the next few days.  The current forecast has the remnants of Elsa passing over North Carolina on Thursday with conditions possibly being felt as early…read more »

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