(NORTH CAROLINA NEWS NEWTOWRK) — While spring rains this year were few and far between, rainfalls in recent days are leading to hope that drought conditions will be eased. State Climatologist Corey Davis says that the summer months usually don’t have consistent rainfall. Davis says those rains the last few days are helping the drought…… read more »
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Next Drought Map To Show Impacts Of Last Week’s Rain
Eastern Wayne High Graduation Moving Indoors This Evening
Due to rain and the threat of thunderstorms this afternoon, the Eastern Wayne High School graduation will be held indoors in the gym this evening, Monday, June 7, at 6 PM. To accomodate guests, tickets will be reduced to four tickets per graduate.… read more »
Mount Olive Reports Sewer Water Discharge
The Town of Mount Olive reports it had a discharge of untreated sewer from inside the Town’s wastewater treatment plant at 408 Wilkins Farm Road. The spill was discovered on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 4:10 P.M. and as of Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 6:30 P.M. had stopped. A total of 8,250 gallons has…… read more »
Experts Worry About Hurricanes’ Effect In Coastal Areas
(NORTH CAROLINA NEWS NETWOK) — Hurricane season is here, and experts are already predicting above-average storm activity. But it’s not the increasing frequency of storms that are causing environmentalists to be concerned. That was largely expected. It’s the increasing rainfall that’s being brought farther inland that is making experts worried about our coastal waterways. Hans…… read more »
100 Deadliest Days Of Summer For Teen Drivers
Last week marked the beginning of the 100 deadliest days of summer, when the number of crash fatalities involving teenage drivers rises. More people, including teens, travel between Memorial Day and Labor Day, and with COVID restrictions easing, more people are expected to be on the roads than last year. The Governor’s Highway Safety Program is…… read more »
City’s New Budget Includes Tax, Water & Sewer Rate Increases
The City of Goldsboro is working on its new budget which includes proposed tax increases. The City Manager’s recommended 2021-2022 Fiscal Year Budget includes a three-cent property tax increase as well as a water and sewer rate increase of 15% for all rate categories. There is also a suggested change in public utility surcharges and…… read more »
Cruise The Neuse 2021 (PHOTO GALLERY)
The weather was just about right on Saturday morning as the largest crowd ever gathered at the Highway 117 boat ramp in Mar-Mac for the annual Cruise the Neuse. Goldsboro Parks and Recreation officials said there were over 200 people that took part in Saturday’s float down the river. Safety was a priority for the…… read more »
Saluting Seymour
Every week, Saluting Seymour and SoundScope highlight an airman serving at the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro. Senior Airman Alex McFarland from the 4th Fighter Wing at the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. McFarland has been active duty in the Air Force for three years after serving as a reservist in Ohio. His hometown…… read more »
Easy Street Cruisers Car Show (PHOTO GALLERY)
Grantham was the place to be on Saturday for antique and classic car enthusiasts. The Easy Street Cruisers Car Club of Grantham held their 10th Annual Car and Truck Show in the parking lot of Grantham Elementary School. The event is held on the first Saturday in June. The owners of the old vehicles packed…… read more »
WCPS Students Named Emmet & Mary Robinson Trust Fund Scholars
Six Wayne County Public Schools graduates are getting some extra support to attend college in the fall thanks to the Emmet & Mary Robinson Trust Fund Scholarship Program. The trust fund was set up by Emmet and Mary Robinson to award scholarships to students who attend a WCPS high school. The recipients must intend to…… read more »
