Wayne County 911 received a call Wednesday evening at about 8 PM for a water rescue at the Goldsboro Boating Access Area on the 2000 block of US-117 in Goldsboro. Arr-Mac Water Response, Goldsboro Water Rescue, Wayne County Sheriff’s Dive Team, Wayne County Sheriff’s Aviation Unit, and Wayne County EMS responded to the scene. Two…… read more »
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Crews Search For Father & Son In The Neuse River
PET OF THE WEEK: Chuggs Powered By Jackson & Sons
Meet Chuggs! This lover boy loves to cuddle. He is a 2-to-3-year-old neutered male cat. Chuggs has tested positive for FIV and would need to be an indoor cat. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services call 919-731-1439 option “0” or email [email protected] Click here to view all the pets available for adoption…… read more »
2021 Operation Medicine Drop Is A Smashing Success (PHOTOS)
After having to skip the 2020 drug take back events due to the pandemic, local residents are eager to get rid of their old, unused and expired medications. They lined up at the Peggy M. Seegars Senior Center for Wednesday’s Operation Medicine Drop in Goldsboro. Shelly Willis, Safe Kids Coordinator for the Partnership for Children…… read more »
Rep. Bell Introduces “No Veteran Left Behind Act”
House Majority Leader John Bell (R-Wayne) introduced the No Veteran Left Behind Act (HB 370) on Tuesday to help improve crisis intervention and services for veterans who are suffering from mental health and substance abuse issues. The bill is also sponsored by Speaker of the House Tim Moore (R-Cleveland), Rep. George Cleveland (R-Onslow) and Rep. Charlie…… read more »
WAGES Receives Funds For Early Head Start Programs
Last week, HHS’ Administration for Children and Families awarded new Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership and Early Head Start Expansion funds to 62 agencies in 32 different states and Puerto Rico. The grants will provide Early Head Start services encompassing early learning and development, health, and family well-being to 5,100 infants and toddlers and their…… read more »
NCDOT Honors Sutton For U.S. 70 Corridor Work
March is International Women’s History Month and NCDOT is taking the opportunity to celebrate Women in Transportation. The I-42/US 70 Corridor Commission, a partnership of 5 Eastern North Carolina Counties: Johnston, Wayne, Lenoir, Craven & Carteret Counties, joins NCDOT in recognizing Linda Rouse Sutton, the first female to lead the organization. The I-42/US 70 Corridor…… read more »
Nearly 22,000 COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Administered In Wayne County
More and more North Carolina residents are taking their shot. Gov. Cooper says the state’s vaccine distribution efforts are cause for optimism. Over 4.1 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in North Carolina, and almost 1/3 of the state’s adults have received at least one dose while 18.8% of the state’s residents…… read more »
Community Roundtable Set For Thursday Evening
Operation Unite Goldsboro holds its Spring Community Roundtable this week. The roundtable will be held in a virtual format via Zoom this Thursday, March 25th at 7 PM. Various community leaders present information from their organizations during the roundtables, with Goldsboro Police Department, Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, and representatives from the city, county and state…… read more »
SJAFB Offers Vaccine For Authorized TRICARE Beneficiaries This Week
The 4th Fighter Wing Medical Group is hosting a COVID-19 mass vaccine line at the Seymour Johnson Fitness Center for specific groups of authorized TRICARE beneficiaries to include Active Duty Military, Guard and Reserve members, Military dependents, and Military Retirees. On Thursday, March 25, from 7:30 a.m. to noon Eastern Time, first doses of the…… read more »
USDA Invests $1 Million In Rural N.C. Communities
United States Department of Agriculture Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson announced Tuesday that USDA is investing $1 million to build and improve critical community facilities to benefit nearly 16 thousand rural residents in North Carolina. USDA is investing in six projects through the Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program. The assistance…… read more »
