The Wayne County Health Department is reminding the public that Narcan is available free of charge to all Wayne County residents. With the support from local partners, Wayne County is able to sustain efforts in addressing one of the most urgent public health threats throughout the country. Presently, drug overdose is the leading cause of…… read more »
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Substance Abuse Help Available To Wayne County Residents
NCDOT To Close Part Of NC 42 In Wilson County This Weekend
Starting tomorrow, the NCDOT says expect delays if you are driving in Wilson County. Officials say both directions of N.C. 42 east of U .S. 301 are scheduled to close beginning at 7 p.m. Construction crews will be installing a larger-diameter drainage pipe underneath the pavement. A detour will send motorists along Varnell Road, Weaver…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Hazel Powered By Jackson & Sons
Meet Hazel! Hazel is a 6-year-old spayed female. Hazel is a domestic shorthair tortoiseshell. Hazel 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]. Click here to view all the pets available for adoption through Wayne…… read more »
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Miniature Train Departs Goldsboro To Vermont Museum [Photo Gallery]
(GDN) – On April 19, 2022, crews removed the legendary Kiwanis Miniature Train in Herman Park to be taken to her new home. Mansfield Heliflight, LLC of Milton, purchased the blue locomotive and plan to donate it to the Shelburne Museum in Vermont. The Kiwanis Club of Goldsboro donated the train to the City of…… read more »
Board Members Discuss Higher Pay For Classified Employees
(GDN) – On April 14, 2022, Dr. David Lewis presented the Superintendent’s Proposed Budget for 2022-23 at the Wayne County Board of Education meeting. Chief Finance Officer, Leslie Rouse, shared that nearly $3 million dollars would be committed to increasing salaries and benefits for classified employees. Dr. Lewis reminded the Board that this increase was…… read more »
Farmers In Snow Hill Win National Corn Yield Contest
Snow Hill farmers Chase and Allan Harris earned a first-place state award in the 2021 National Corn Growers Association National Corn Yield Contest. Officials say they are some of the highest corn yield producers in the nation, yielding an outstanding 278 bushels per acre in the Conventional Irrigated category. The 57th NCGA contest continues to…… read more »
Second Chance Month Recognized By Goldsboro City Council
City council members approved a proclamation designating April as Reentry Month in Goldsboro at it’s meeting on April 4, 2022. Also known as Second Chance Month, officials say it’s a time to focus on the challenges facing the more than 20,000 people returning to their communities each year after completing a prison sentence. Removing barriers…… read more »
Imposter Spoofing Goldsboro Police Department Number In Scam Phone Calls
The Goldsboro Police Department is warning citizens of a Scam Alert. They say an imposter is making phone calls and if not answered, leaving a voicemail to contact them. They have received a call regarding a person identifying himself as Sergeant Dwayne Dean of the Goldsboro Police Department. The department did have an employee by…… read more »
Frost Advisory In Effect For Early Wednesday Morning In Wayne County
(GDN) – The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory in effect from 2:00 am to 9:00 am Wednesday for Wayne County and surrounding areas. Meteorologists say expect temperatures in the lower to mid 30s that may result in frost formation. Officials say be aware that frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left…… read more »
Charges Dismissed Against Southern Wayne High School Teacher
The Wayne County District Attorney’s Office says the charges have been dropped against Southern Wayne High School Teacher, Anthony Williams. According to Wayne County Public Information Officer, Joel Gillie, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Deputies met with the District Attorney’s office and discussed the case involving Mr. Williams. After discussion, the DA’s office dropped the…… read more »
