Late Monday afternoon, firefighters from Rosewood, Little River and Oakland were dispatched to a possible working structure fire on the 1200 block of Old Smithfield Highway. Wayne County EMS Station 2 paramedics were also dispatched to the scene. As firefighters arrived, they found smoke coming from a single-wide mobile home. The firefighters were informed someone…… read more »
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Person Rescued From Mobile Home Fire (PHOTOS)
Turn Around & Don’t Drown On County’s Flooded Roads
Drivers in Wayne County may have to look for an alternate route around roads that have been closed this week due to river flooding. N.C. Department of Transportation workers were busy Monday shutting down roads near the Neuse River and other areas. People are advised to not drive around road closed barricades on the flooded…… read more »
2 Adults, 2 Juveniles Charged Following Traffic Stop
Friday afternoon, officers with the Goldsboro Police Department Gang Suppression Unit and Selective Enforcement Unit attempted to stop a vehicle for a fictitious license plate. The vehicle, occupied by two adult males and two juvenile males, traveled several blocks before finally pulling over behind a business on the 2200 block of East Ash Street. The following charges resulted from the traffic stop and investigation: 18-year-old Corey D. Alston, Jr.…… read more »
UMO To Celebrate Founding With Virtual Event
The University of Mount Olive will celebrate 69 years of providing Christian higher education during a virtual Founders Day event to be held this Wednesday, November 18. The live video, featuring a message from UMO President Dr. H. Edward Croom, will launch at 10 AM, and can be found at live.umo.edu.… read more »
Motorcyclists Collect Toys For Local Kids (PHOTO GALLERY)
Riders from Wayne County and the surrounding area met Sunday afternoon to take part in the 32nd Annual Wayne County Motorcycle Riders Toy Run that was started in the parking lot at Berkeley Mall. The participants started to gather around noon, with the ride starting at 2 PM. All of the riders were asked to bring…… read more »
United Way Releases COVID-19 Impact Survey Results
United Way of North Carolina has just released COVID-19 Impact statewide survey results, which provide a snapshot of how North Carolina households have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic from March 18 to August 31, 2020. Respondents report being most concerned about themselves or a loved one contracting the virus and a significant number of the…… read more »
WCPS To Remain In Remote Instruction On Tuesday
Due to an increased number of road closures caused by high water and river flooding in localized areas, all Wayne County Public Schools will remain in remote instruction for students, Tuesday, November 17. As a reminder, curbside meal pickup will be available for families at the 15 designated school sites on Tuesday.… read more »
Daughtery Provides County Update; Says Hotel Coming For Maxwell Center
There have been good times and bad times in 2020. That’s the assessment from Wayne County Board of Commissioners Chair Joe Daughtery in his State of the Community address last week. Daughtery first noted the loss of three commissioners on the county board. He says Barbara Aycock was just selected to fill the District 1…… read more »
Rep. Bell Re-Elected N.C. House Majority Leader
On Monday, the N.C. House Republican Caucus unanimously re-elected Representative John Bell (R – Greene, Johnston and Wayne) as their Majority Leader for the 2021-2022 legislative session. He was first elected to the position in 2016. In a written statement, Rep. Bell says: “It is truly an honor to have once again earned the support…… read more »
Motorcyclist Hospitalized Following Crash (PHOTOS)
Sunday afternoon, firefighters from Elroy and an EMS unit responded to the scene of a vehicle crash involving a Ford pickup truck and a motorcycle at the intersection of Highway 111 South at Southeast Drive. The rider of the bike was taken to the hospital with injuries. The driver of the truck wasn’t injured and…… read more »
