A 12-year-old is saved from a near-drowning experience. Wayne County EMS and the Elroy Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to the possible drowning Sunday. 911 telecommunicators were able to provide CPR instructions to the 911 caller while the crews were still en route. According to the parents, Faye and Paul Whitaker, the father performed the…… read more »
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UPDATE: Child Saved From Near-Drowning In Wayne County
Wayne County Fire Marshal Issues Burn Ban
The Wayne County Fire Marshal has issued a Burn Ban for Wayne County effective Monday, May 24, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. until further notice. This ban prohibits open-burning within any unincorporated area within Wayne County due to dry conditions and high temperatures expected this week. Earlier today, the N.C. Forest Service issued a similar ban…… read more »
Burn Ban Issued For 26 N.C. Counties, Including Wayne
Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits for the following North Carolina counties: Anson, Beaufort, Bladen, Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Craven, Cumberland, Duplin, Greene, Harnett, Hoke, Jones, Lee, Lenoir, Moore, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pender, Pitt, Richmond, Robeson, Sampson, Scotland…… read more »
COVID-19 VACCINE: Local Doctor Shares Facts
COVID-19 is still here and there’s a push to get more people immunized against the life-threatening virus. With demand for the COVID-19 vaccine appearing to have plateaued, government officials and medical professionals are urging everyone to carefully consider the benefits of getting inoculated. Dr. David Tayloe is the founder of Goldsboro Pediatrics, and he has…… read more »
Memorial Day Click It Or Ticket Campaign Underway
As the busy summer traveling season nears, state transportation officials are reminding people to wear their seat belts to reduce the risk of being seriously injured or killed. More than 500 people who were not wearing seat belts or buckled into child safety seats died in vehicle crashes on North Carolina roadways last year. “Seat…… read more »
Traffic Stop Leads To Meth Arrest
On Tuesday, the Wayne County Sheriff’s ACE Team and the Goldsboro Police Department pulled a vehicle over on William Street for a motor vehicle violation. During the traffic stop, the vehicle was searched resulting in the seizure of illegal narcotics. 39-year-old Tina M. Collins of Pikeville was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of…… read more »
Sheriff’s Office Teams With Hope Restorations To Reduce Recidivism
Wayne County Sheriff Larry Pierce is working to reduce relapse into criminal behavior by addressing housing options in Goldsboro, NC through work with Hope Restorations, Inc. On Monday, May 17, 2021, the Goldsboro City Council voted to transfer the deed at 807 Nile Street in Goldsboro to Hope Restorations. The Wayne County Board of Commissioners…… 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 Brendan Ridley from the 4th Fighter Wing Ridley has been in the Air Force nearly four years. His hometown is Rome, Georgia. Ridley is an Aircrew Egression Technician, which means he works on the pilots’…… read more »
Partnership’s Touch A Truck Delights Crowds (PHOTO GALLERY)
Saturday’s warm weather and clear skies were perfect for the Touch A Truck event held at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. Touch A Truck benefits the Partnership for Children of Wayne County. A large number of trucks and other equipment were on display for all the kids and adults. The families enjoyed the time together and…… read more »
Suspect Found Asleep At Wheel, In Possession Of Schedule II
On May 16th, a Wayne County Sheriff’s deputy conducted a welfare check on an individual found asleep behind the wheel of a vehicle in a Circle K parking lot on Highway 70 West. The driver, 48-year-old Steven S. Herring of Dudley, was allegedly found to be in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested…… read more »
