A flood advisory is in effect for Wayne County and a portion of central North Carolina until 11:30 am. At 8:26 AM, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. One to two of rain has fallen around the area overnight and…… read more »
Goldsboro Police officers responded to a shooting that occurred in the 500 block of Hinson Street Wednesday evening. The victim, 19 year old Jalil McDuffie was located in the 1000 block of N William Street suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. He was taken to Wayne UNC Health Care and then transported to ECU Health Medical…… read more »
The medical examiner has identified the body located on Watershed Road as a missing Greenville man. The family of Greenville resident Alex Sharpless reported him missing on July 10, 2022. Then on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at approximately 9:29 am, the Wayne County 911 Center received a call about a body in the 600 block…… read more »
The University of Mount Olive (UMO) School of Agriculture and Biological Sciences recently hosted and trained several military veterans as part of a cooperative agreement with Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Lovay Singleton, President of the NC Chapter of Farmer Veteran Coalition. The three-day workshop called “Boots on the Farm,” provided information on a…… read more »
Trixie is a 6 year old, domestic, medium-haired cat. She is already spayed and microchipped. Trixie is super sweet and loves to be rubbed. Come meet this cuddle kitty today. She is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find her FUR-ever home. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services call 919-731-1439 option “0” or email [email protected].… read more »
Mourners filled Kornegay Arena on the campus of the University of Mount Olive to bid a final farewell to Sgt. Matthew Fishman. Family, friends, dignitaries, first responders, and law enforcement were present to honor and pay tribute to the fallen deputy. The sound of bagpipes filled the arena as the American flag-draped casket of Fishman…… read more »
Wayne Community College (WCC) is the newest home of North Carolina Wesleyan University (NCWU). The institutions signed an agreement to give NCWU a physical presence on the WCC campus in Goldsboro. WCC is the latest North Carolina community college to host a NCWU satellite location for adult learners. “It is such a great opportunity and…… read more »
Six entrepreneurs are closer to their dreams of successful businesses thanks to Launch Goldsboro. Launch Goldsboro is an initiative that strives to develop successful local entrepreneurs by giving them access to training and resources for improving and expanding their businesses. At the end of the eight-week program, participants compete for a monetary award. This year’s…… read more »
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will be closing US-117 North from NC-55 in Mount Olive through Genoa Road tomorrow, Tuesday, August 9, 2022, from 10:45 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The closure will remain in place during Sergeant Matthew Fishman’s funeral service to allow first responders the opportunity to line US-117 North for the…… read more »
Representative Raymond Smith announced that funding was awarded to Wayne County for the Drinking Water and Wastewater Project. This funding is part of the $789.4 million that has been awarded to 385 projects in communities across the state. The following was awarded:Drinking Water – Pikeville, Town of 2022 ARPA Water SystemImprovements $4,100,000 Wayne Drinking WaterGoldsboro,…… read more »
