Late Friday evening, Smith Chapel firefighters and Wayne County EMS Station 9 were dispatched to a single vehicle accident with a possible ejection on Waller Road near the intersection of Cashwell Hill Road. Th emergency responders found a passenger vehicle had run off the road and flipped onto its roof in a field. The driver…… read more »
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Driver Killed In Crash West Of Mount Olive
Wayne, Surrounding Counties Listed As “Abnormally Dry”
Drought conditions are creeping into North Carolina. The map released last week by the U.S. Drought Monitor shows much of Central and Eastern North Carolina is abnormally dry, including Wayne and neighboring counties. The southernmost area of the state is already listed in moderate drought. The latest forecast from the National Weather Service shows only…… read more »
OP-ED: Rep Smith Pushes For Fair Distribution Of COVID Funds
– Editorial/Opinion from Rep. Raymond E. Smith, Jr. – Many Tier 1 Counties (including Sampson & Wayne), did not get their fair share of Covid-19 relief funds. Many of the most needy areas of our state were left behind. Our Chambers of Commerce were left out, as well as the historically underserved communities. This…… read more »
Composting Basics
Composting can be a great way to reduce home waste disposal problems by recycling them into organic matter that then can be used in gardens, landscape, and flower beds. When mixed with soil, compost increases the organic matter content, improves drainage, and adds nutrients to the soil. Compost can also be used as a mulch…… read more »
Community College System President Visits WCC
The new president of the North Carolina Community College System visited Wayne Community College Wednesday to share his vision and learn about the local college. “Although there are 58 unique campuses across the state, we’re united, “President Thomas Stith III, who has served as the system’s chief since January of this year, told members of…… read more »
WCSO: Suspect arrested For April B&E
On April 18th, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office took a report on a breaking, entering, and larceny in the Rosewood area. Items reported stolen included collectable coins and electronics. During the investigation, 31-year-old Joshua M. Hollowell of Goldsboro was developed as a suspect. The sheriff’s office says it was determined Hollowell committed the B&E, and…… read more »
N.C. Ends Crowd Limits, Most Mask Mandates
Effective Immediately, North Carolina is lifting all mandatory capacity and gathering limits as well as all social distancing requirements. Governor Roy Cooper announced the latest round of eased restrictions Friday afternoon. Also, some of the state’s mask mandates are being lifted. In most settings, indoors and outdoors, North Carolinians are no longer required to wear…… read more »
GPD Highlights Crime Rates, Shooting Protocol During Community Conversation
Thursday evening, the Goldsboro Police Department held a virtual conversation with the community via Zoom. Goldsboro Police Chief Mike West started by looking at the crime rate in the city. Crime this April was up 8% compared to April of 2020, but compared to this time last year, the rate is down 17% year-to-date. Chief West…… read more »
WCC’s Boiler Operator Training Starts May 17
Wayne Community College is offering a course to train Boiler Systems Operators. Boiler operators regulate, repair, and maintain heating systems in boiler, engine, and mechanical rooms, usually in industries and schools. There is a local need for trained boiler system operators, said Lisa Newkirk, a coordinator for the Workforce Continuing Education Services division. “Boilers are…… read more »
Two Arrested For Kinston Assault, More Charges Possible After Victim Dies
Two suspects are arrested in a Kinston assault. Kinston Police officers responded to a report of persons tampering with motor vehicles on the 100 block of W. Gordon Street on May 2nd. Once at the scene, officers found 57-year-old Jeffery Hill of Kinston suffering from severe injuries to his head and face. Hill has passed away at…… read more »
