Dense smoke from Wednesday’s wood fire had fire officials concerned about safety for motorists along U.S. 117 Alt. south of Mar-Mac. Firefighters from Mar-Mac, Dudley, Mount Olive and Arrington were busy trying to get control over the 10+ acre fire that was heading toward several housing off 117 Alt. Several fire engines were placed to…… read more »
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Firefighters Contain Blaze That Shut Down Highway (PHOTO GALLERY)
WCPS To Host Virtual Job Fair
Wayne County Public Schools will hold a Virtual Job Fair May 12-14 for prospective employees. On Tuesday, April 20, the school district launched an online registration form which will allow interested candidates to register for a ten minute one-on-one session with a WCPS recruiter in the area of their interest. The form is available on…… read more »
City’s Annual Water Line Flushing Begins May 9
The City of Goldsboro Public Works Department will begin its annual free chlorine system May 8. The unidirectional water line flushing program will follow, beginning at 10 p.m. Sunday, May 9. Crews will flush lines from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily except, on Fridays and Saturdays. The flushing program should last approximately five weeks…… read more »
Wireless Provider Has Tips For Going Green On Earth Day
In honor of Earth Day, April 22, UScellular encourages people to keep their old electronic devices out of landfills and is providing incentives to do so. Customers can get up to $500 when they trade in qualified smartphones online or in-store or easily recycle them at any UScellular location. The company also offers Goldsboro customers…… read more »
UMO & Randolph Community College Partner To Offer Ag Degrees
The University of Mount Olive in collaboration with Randolph Community College will offer students from Randolph County and the surrounding region the opportunity to complete a bachelor of science degree in multiple agricultural disciplines. Through the agreement, UMO will deliver junior and senior level courses in a hybrid format on the RCC campus. Additionally, students…… read more »
Gov. Cooper Anticipating Loosened Restrictions By June 1
North Carolina continues to make progress in its fight against the coronavirus. Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday said, despite a slight increase recently, the state’s COVID-19 trends remain stable. Cooper also says North Carolina in among the states with the fewest deaths and job losses per capita due to the pandemic. Gov. Cooper says he…… read more »
UPDATE: Road Reopens As Firefighters Work On Wood Fire Burns Near U.S. 117 Alt.
Firefighters are on the scene of a wood fire along U.S 117 Alt. near Gold Park Lake this afternoon. As of 4:30 PM, the wood fire was causing heavy smoke in the area. The fire caused U.S. 117 Alt. to be closed south of Mar-Mac. Around 6:15 PM, the road had reopened to traffic. Breezy…… read more »
Everyone 16+ Eligible To Receive COVID-19 Vaccine In Wayne County
The push is on to get all Wayne County residents inoculated against the coronavirus now that everyone age 16 and up is eligible to receive the vaccine. At Tuesday’s meeting of the Wayne County Board, County Manager Craig Honeycutt urged everyone to get their shot. The county is administering the vaccine at the Bussmann Building…… read more »
City & County Honor Library Historian
A beloved local historian passes away. Marty Tschetter was well-known as the historian at the Wayne County Public Library, helping the community learn and understand its past. At yesterday’s county board meeting, Wayne County Library Director Donna Phillips read the county’s proclamation honoring Tschetter. Phillips says Tschetter wasn’t from Wayne County, but this clearly became…… read more »
Increased Fire Danger This Afternoon And Evening
According to the National Weather Service, there will be an increased fire danger across the local area today. Winds gusting up to 30 mph later today will bring drier air into the region. The combination of gusty winds, lowering relative humidity, and the lack of rainfall will lead to an increased fire risk in areas…… read more »
