The Town of Mount Olive reports it had a discharge of untreated sewer from inside the Town’s wastewater treatment plant at 408 Wilkins Farm Road. The spill was discovered on Saturday, February 13, at 7:30 P.M. and was still ongoing as of Sunday, February 14, at 4:30 P.M. and. A total of 441,000 gallons had…… read more »
The Neuse River near Goldsboro is expected to crest this weekend as heavy rains continue to drench Wayne County. According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, the Neuse River near Goldsboro will crest Sunday at about 22-feet, in “Moderate Flood Stage.” The river is currently at just over 21-feet. A Flood Warning…… read more »
– From the Office of Gov. Roy Cooper – Crown Equipment Corporation, a global lift truck manufacturer, expects to create more than 130 new jobs in Lenoir County, Governor Roy Cooper announced Thursday. The company is planning to invest up to $13 million to expand its manufacturing operations in Kinston. “Crown Equipment Corporation’s decision to…… read more »
The Wayne County Museum opens its newest exhibit this weekend. In honor of Black History Month, the local museum will showcase the history of the little-known Black soldiers of the Civil War, particularly the 135th United States Colored Troop formed right here in Goldsboro. Jennifer Kuykendall, the Executive Director of the Wayne County Museum, appeared…… read more »
Wayne Community College has scheduled an information session for anyone considering entering the allied health field. The hour-long meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 4 in Moffatt Auditorium in the Wayne Learning Center (building with flag poles) on the college’s main campus in Goldsboro. No reservation or advance registration is required.…… read more »
As of Wednesday, the Wayne County Health Department has administered 5,994 first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, 1,960 second doses, and has 7,115 individuals on its waiting list. Severe weather across the country has delayed our shipment of vaccine doses this week and the county has been forced to re-schedule a portion of its second dose appointments.…… read more »
The tradition, the rivalries and community pride are all on the line. There’s nothing quite like High School Football, and on Friday nights the area’s home for High School football is 98.3 FM WGBR and streaming live on GoldsboroDailyNews.com. Hear every second of the area’s most exciting games of the season on the Matthews Motors…… read more »
From remote learning to missing their friends and regular routines, the pandemic has been especially difficult for kids. Tuesday evening, Wayne CAN (Child Advocacy Network) hosted a virtual town hall with the purpose of showing the key issues that need to be addressed to help Wayne County’s children succeed. Dr. David Tayloe from Goldsboro Pediatrics…… read more »
The Neuse River near Goldsboro has reached “Moderate Flood Stage” and will continue rising with the ongoing rain. As of 5 AM today, the Neuse River was at just over 20-feet. According to the National Weather Service, the local river is expected to crest at nearly 23-feet, just below “Major Flood Stage,” on Sunday. A…… read more »
Meet Bryant! He is a 1-year-old male Shepherd/Terrier mix with beautiful green eyes. Bryant is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find his forever home! Click here to view all the pets available for adoption through Wayne County Animal Services. The Wayne County Animal Shelter is located at 1600 Clingman Street in Goldsboro.…… read more »
