This week, the U.S crossed the grim milestone of 500,000 deaths due to COVID-19. At Wayne UNC Health Care, the hospital staff paused at 3 PM Tuesday to observe a moment of silence in remembrance of the Americans who have lost their lives due to the coronavirus. Citizens across Wayne County were asked to join…… read more »
Planning moves along for the new elementary school in northern Wayne County. At a special meeting earlier this month, the Wayne County Board of Education selected an architect and build method for Fremont Elementary School. Assistant Superintendent for Support Services Dr. Tim Harrell went through the reasons it made sense to stick with Pinnacle Architecture,…… read more »
Authorities are searching for a suspect involved in a lengthy police pursuit. The chase began Monday afternoon in Johnston County as the suspects led authorities on the pursuit through Johnston, Wayne, Greene and Lenoir counties. The driver was wanted by the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect vehicle ran out of fuel on Felix Harvey…… read more »
It will be at least one day before flooding conditions improve along the Neuse River near Goldsboro. According to the National Weather Service, the Neuse River remains just shy of 22-feet in “Moderate Flood Stage.” Starting Wednesday, the levels on the local river are expected to begin dropping. However, the flooding conditions along the Neuse…… read more »
It’s a last chance to cast a vote in UScellular’s sixth annual Black History Month Art Contest with Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County. For the first time, voting is available online, and the Wayne County community can visit UScellular’s Black History Month Art Contest to vote for their favorite piece of original art.…… read more »
A state railroad safety study could save lives by giving officials a better tool to prevent people from getting hit by trains. The four-year study used thermal cameras to develop a more complete understanding of the extent of pedestrian trespassing on North Carolina‘s rail network. The study, conducted by researchers at the Institute of Transportation…… read more »
Wayne County officials are talking trash. Specifically, at last week’s board meeting, the Wayne County commissioners voiced their displeasure over the litter that lines roadways across the area. Commissioner Barbara Aycock started the conversation and says she’s been hearing from residents about the trash along the highways. She noted the unsightly garbage lining Highway 70,…… read more »
A Flood Warning remains in effect in Wayne County. The Neuse River near Goldsboro reached a level of nearly 22-feet over the weekend. While the river remains in “Moderate Flood Stage,” the water levels are expected to slowly drop over the workweek. Some roads had to be closed due to high water across Wayne County…… read more »
The United Way of Wayne County invites the community to its annual meeting this week. The local United Way’s Community Campaign Chair Bethany Perry appeared on Jeff Farrow’s Morning Show on Goldsboro’s Greatest Hits 1150 and 98.3. Perry says the Annual Meeting includes announcing the winner of the Volunteer of the Year Award as well…… read more »
A record number of children – 11,850 total – across the state will be receiving lifesaving bicycle helmets through the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Bicycle Helmet Initiative, part of ongoing efforts to reduce bicycle injuries and deaths in North Carolina. NCDOT uses funds from the sale of “Share the Road” specialty license plates to pay…… read more »
