A suspect is charged in a case of child abuse that resulted in the infant’s death. On January 25th, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department was contacted by the Department of Social Services regarding a 2-month-old baby that had been transported to the hospital due to physical injuries. On January 29th, the child passed away due…… read more »
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Father Accused Of Murder In Child Abuse Case
United Way Seeks Volunteers For Vaccine Efforts
The United Way of Wayne County is playing a part in getting residents vaccinated against the coronavirus. The local United Way has been helping with the county’s vaccine call center and will also be assisting with the vaccination site as needed. The United Way is looking for help in these efforts. Volunteers are needed for…… read more »
Feds: La Grange Resident Kept Pot, Cocaine At La Grange “Stash House”
A La Grange man will serve over 12 years in prison for federal drug charges. 49-year-old Osvaldo Fuentez-Buentello was sentenced to 148 months in prison for conspiracy to possess and possess with the intent to distribute five (5) kilograms or more of cocaine, fifty (50) grams or more of a mixture and substance containing a…… read more »
City Council Expects Audit Update At Feb. 15 Meeting
The City of Goldsboro continues to wait for its latest financial review. City Manager Tim Salmon informed the Goldsboro City Council that the 2018-2019 audit was not yet complete and has not been submitted to the state yet. According to Salmon, the auditors are currently working with the city’s Finance Department to work through some…… read more »
Gov. Cooper Lays Out Emergency Budget Measures
Gov. Roy Cooper says there are encouraging signs in North Carolina’s battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. Cooper says to help, the state must make strong investments now to help people and businesses recover. On Thursday, the governor recommended emergency recovery and resilience investments for a stronger North Carolina. The recommendations include: $695 million from the…… read more »
Two Suspects Charged For Herman Park Center Break-In
Two suspects are arrested for a burglary at a City of Goldsboro facility. The Goldsboro Police Department took the report on the break-in at the Herman Park Center on January 3rd. Unknown suspects entered the business and stole property. A vehicle belonging to the city was also stolen. The GPD’s investigation led to warrants being…… read more »
County Provides Update On Vaccination Effort
As of Wednesday, February 3, the Wayne County Health Department has administered 3,060 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, and has 8,673 individuals on its waiting list. The State of North Carolina has increased their level of communication with local health departments, and has promised an allotment of vaccines every week for the next three…… read more »
Senators Sing Praise Of EPA Pick Regan’s Record
(NORTH CAROLINA NEWS NETWORK) — Senators Richard Burr and Thom Tillis introduced Michael Regan, a native North Carolinian and President Joe Biden’s nominee to serve as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, before his Senate confirmation committee hearing. Burr says Regan has built a solid reputation by working with rural, agricultural communities in a constructive manner. Sen.…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Curtsy Powered By Jackson & Sons
Meet Curtsy! She is a approximately a year and a half old. Curtsy is Terrier, American Pit Bull mix. She came to the Wayne County Animal Shelter in January and is waiting to find her forever home. Click here to view all the pets available for adoption through Wayne County Animal Services. The Wayne County…… read more »
Commissioners Approve Hazard Pay Bonuses For Essential Workers
Bonuses are approved for some Wayne County Government employees for their continued work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tuesday, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners approved the budget amendment awarding the $500 hazard pay bonuses to certain essential county employees that were not offered emergency FMLA leave through the FFRCA (Families First Coronavirus Response Act). Wayne…… read more »
