(GDN) -Free computers were given to students in Wayne County to have access to virtual learning. On Wednesday, April 13, 2022, Operation Unite Goldsboro distributed desktops at the Dillard Goldsboro Alumni Building. Founder, Mark Colebrook, says the donations are in collaboration with several organizations including Kramden Institute of Durham, Southern Bank of Goldsboro and the…… read more »
The N.C. Department of Transportation has received federal approval to designate two bypass segments of U.S. 70 in Johnston, Wayne and Lenoir counties as Interstate 42. The announcement was made during a meeting of the I-42/U.S. 70 Corridor Commission in Smithfield. The commission, which advocates for improvements along this corridor east of Raleigh, includes elected…… read more »
(GDN) – The Mount Olive Police Department arrested 35-year-old Demarlo Kornegay, 25-year-old Jartavis Bradshaw and 20-year-old Tyshawn Miller. They responded to a shooting on March 29th, 2022, at approximately 7:04 p.m., at 1001 Southeast Center Street. Upon arrival, police say they discovered 22-year-old Rajion Hall suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Wayne County EMS responded…… read more »
The Patetown Volunteer Fire Department will be conducting annual fire hydrant maintenance and inspection in the Patetown Fire District during the month of April 2022. The maintenance will include flushing the sediments from the water lines. Officials say residents may experience temporary reduced water pressure and discoloration of their water during flushing operations near their location. The Patetown Fire Department says the water will…… read more »
The N.C. Department of Transportation needs volunteers to help clean up trash along roads during the Adopt-A-Highway Spring Litter Sweep from April 16-30. Each April and September, NCDOT asks volunteers to help remove litter from roadsides. Volunteers from local businesses, schools, nonprofits, churches, municipalities, law enforcement and community groups play an important role in keeping…… read more »
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Young Farmers and Ranchers hosted “We Dig It: Ag Days,” on Tuesday, April 12th at Odom Farming Company in Goldsboro. More than 1500 students learned the importance of agriculture in their daily lives, from the food they consume to the clothes they wear. The students rotated through stations such as peanuts, ornamental horticulture, sweet potatoes,…… read more »
The Kinston Police Department says workers are doing maintenance to the railroad tracks on Wednesday, April 13, on NC HWY 258 North. The detours are listed as Banks School Road, Hull Road and SmithField Way. The closure is expected to last one to two days or until the maintenance is complete. Police say drivers should…… read more »
Most voters in North Carolina think medical and recreational marijuana use should be legalized in the state. That’s according to results of a WRAL News poll released Tuesday. SurveyUSA’s scientific poll found 57% of voters felt recreational use of marijuana should be legalized and 72% felt the medical use of marijuana should also be legal.…… read more »
Meet Dunk! Dunk is a 12-year-old neutered male. Dunk is very sweet and loving. Dunk is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find his 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 »
A teenage boy nearly lost his arm Sunday after an accident at Busco Beach and ATV Park in Goldsboro. First responders airlifted the 16-year-old boy to the Vidant Medical Center in Greenville for further care. WRAL-TV says upon arriving to the scene after 2 p.m. Sunday, they decided to call a helicopter due to the…… read more »
