Late Friday afternoon, firefighters from Indian Springs and a Wayne County EMS unit were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash on Emmaus Church Road just north of Pineview Cemetery Road. The accident apparently occurred when an SUV pulled out of a driveway in front of the pickup truck. The driver of the pickup had to be…… read more »
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Vehicles Collide On Emmaus Church Road (PHOTOS)
Mt. Olive Airport Included In Safety Project Funding
In its January meeting, the N.C. Board of Transportation approved state funding for various safety and airfield improvement projects at nine North Carolina airports. More than $279,000 in state funding has been awarded for projects that help the airports increase capacity, attract new jobs and businesses to their communities, and improve the safety for pilots and passengers.…… read more »
County Working On COVID Hazard Bonuses For Some Employees
Some Wayne County Government employees will get a bonus for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic. County Manager Craig Honeycutt laid out the proposal at the last meeting of the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. Honeycutt emphasized the county appreciated the commitment of all of its employees. However, Honeycutt explained some employees were not offered…… read more »
Suspect Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Juvenile
On October 17th of 2020, a report was filed regarding a juvenile victim alleging that a known suspect had sexually assaulted her. During the Goldsboro Police Department’s investigation, 30-year-old Reginald Teachey, Jr. of Goldsboro was identified as the suspect. A warrant was obtained for Teachey for Indecent Liberties with a Child. Teachey was arrested by…… read more »
WCC Providing Accelerated Health Professional Training
In response to the demand for additional medical personnel, Wayne Community College is adding accelerated nurse aide and phlebotomist training this spring. The courses will run March to May and prepare students to take certification exams. The Certified Nursing Assistant course introduces basic skills required to provide personal care for patients, residents, or clients in…… read more »
Young To Serve On UMO Board Of Trustees
Charlie B. Young of Selma has been appointed to the University of Mount Olive Board of Trustees. “Charlie Young brings to the Board an impressive business record,” said UMO President Dr. H. Edward Croom. “He has demonstrated keen insight and an entrepreneurial spirit in managing his business interests. With his love of people and the…… read more »
It’s A Big DILL: 95th Anniversary For Mt. Olive Pickle!
Fans today can enjoy a crisp Mt. Olive Pickle thanks to the forward-thinking business leaders of the North Carolina town of Mount Olive back in 1926. That’s right: America’s favorite pickle company is 95 years old. “We are still here and going strong 95 years later.” In the early 1920s, several large produce markets in…… read more »
2nd Suspect Charged In Connection To August Homicide
On August 1, 2020, Goldsboro Police officers responded to the 200 block of Winslow Circle to investigate a report of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they found a subject identified as 19-year-old Costello Zyan Reese of Goldsboro suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Reese was transported to Wayne UNC Health Care by ambulance. He later…… read more »
Rep. Bell Files Bill To Fund New ECU Brody School Of Medicine
– From the Office of Rep. John Bell – On the first day of bill filling, House Majority Leader John Bell (R-Wayne) filed legislation (HB 6) to provide $215 million for the construction of a new Brody School of Medicine facility at East Carolina University. He was joined by primary bill sponsors Speaker of the…… read more »
Road Conditions Deteriorate As Snow Falls In Wayne County
Watch out for slick conditions on area roadways this morning. Rain transitioned to snow during the overnight hours, and that’s left treacherous conditions on some Wayne County roads this morning. North Carolina Emergency Management Director Mike Sprayberry gave an update as the state was preparing for the winter storm on Wednesday. Since the precipitation changed…… read more »
