Governor Roy Cooper is extending North Carolina’s modified stay-at-home order. Wednesday, Gov. Cooper announced the executive order would remain in place for an additional three weeks. The modified stay-at-home order requires residents to stay home between the hours of 10 PM and 5 AM. Gov. Cooper says residents are urged to not go places indoors…… read more »
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Cooper Extends Modified Stay-At-Home Order
County Working To Increase COVID Vaccination Efforts
The COVID-19 vaccine is here and Wayne County is ramping up efforts to start vaccinating the public. Wayne County Health Director Dr. Brenda Weis gave an update on the rollout of the vaccine during Tuesday’s Wayne County Board meeting. Dr. Weis says the health department received 900 doses as of Monday. She says the challenge…… read more »
Shooting Victim Succumbs To Injuries
The victim in last week’s shooting in Wayne County has passed away. While further details were not available, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the victim in the December 29th shooting has succumbed to his injuries. Around 8:30 p.m. on December 29th, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the 700 block of…… read more »
DEPUTIES: Impaired Suspect Flees Traffic Stop
On Saturday, the Goldsboro Police Department was notified of a possible intoxicated motorist attempting to leave a residence. Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies were in the area but found the vehicle was unoccupied at the time. Deputies kept an eye on the vehicle and eventually watched it leave the residence. The vehicle was pulled over for…… read more »
Local Congressmen Have High Hopes For New Session
(NORTH CAROLINA NEWS NETWORK) — A new Congress was sworn in on Sunday. Newly elected and re-elected lawmakers on Capitol Hill took the oath of office, including North Carolina congressmen G.K. Butterfield and Greg Murphy. Congressman Butterfield tells WITN he’s especially interested in providing infrastructure relief to rural communities, including investments for Wayne and neighboring counties.…… read more »
Police Investigate Goldsboro Armed Robbery
Just after 2 AM on Monday, officers with the Goldsboro Police Department were dispatched to the Speedway gas station on the 400 block of E. New Hope Road in reference to a robbery that had just occurred. The reporting party told responding officers that two black males entered the business and took property from the…… read more »
GPD Seeks Suspects Accused Of Stealing City Property
The Goldsboro Police Department is seeking assistance in locating or identifying the individuals in the photos below. Around 11:30 PM on December 31st, a white male and a white female broke into the Herman Park Center located at 901 E. Ash Street. The suspects then stole U.S. currency from the building and a white 2009…… read more »
Gov. Cooper Mobilizes National Guard To Speed Up COVID Vaccine Rollout
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Gov. Roy Cooper says he’s calling in the North Carolina National Guard to help accelerate COVID-19 vaccinations. Cooper made the announcement Tuesday as North Carolina ranks near the bottom of states in doses administered so far. Cooper says North Carolina “will use all resources and personnel needed” to increase the pace…… read more »
Vaccine Registration Begins For Individuals Age 75 & Older
Beginning this week, individuals who are age 75 or older will be able to register at an off-site location to receive a COVID-19 vaccine free from the Wayne County Health Department under Phase 1B of vaccination distribution. This phased approach to vaccine distribution is determined by the State of North Carolina, and protects those at…… read more »
Mount Olive Reports Wastewater Spill
The Town of Mount Olive had a discharge of untreated sewer from inside the Town’s wastewater treatment plant at 408 Wilkins Farm Road. The spill was discovered on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at 7:00 A.M. and is still ongoing at this time. A total of 112,500 gallons has been spilled. The untreated waste entered the…… read more »
