(GDN) – Lt. Governor Mr. Mark Robinson, will be the guest speaker at the The 2022 Tuscarora Council Friends of Scouting Dinner at the Maxwell Center in Goldsboro on Friday, March 25th. The Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina is the second highest elected official in the state and is the only elected official to have…… read more »
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Lt. Governor To Be Guest Speaker At Boy Scouts Dinner In Goldsboro
Wayne Chamber Names New President
Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Chair Kevin Johnson announced today the appointment of Scott Satterfield as the organization’s new President/Executive Director. Set to begin in April, Satterfield will fill the position vacated by Kate Daniels in February. Kevin Johnson, 2022 Chamber Chair, said, “I am excited that Scott is joining our Chamber Team. He is…… read more »
In-Person Visitation Resumes at State Juvenile Facilities
(GDN) – This week, with COVID-19 infections decreasing and based upon updated guidance from state and federal health officials, the Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention resumed in-person visitation at all state facilities. Face coverings must still be worn by all people within a facility. Virtual visitation will continue to be offered for parents…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Jessup Powered By Jackson & Sons
Meet Jessup! Jessup a 1 year old male already neutered. Jessup very sweet, loving, friendly and playful. Jessup 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…… read more »
Wet Weather Likely Wednesday And Thursday For Wayne County
(GDN) – Rain is in the forecast for all of Wayne County Wednesday and Thursday. WRAL Meteorologist Mike Maze says look for cloudy and breezy skies with showers possible today and then scattered showers and storms becoming likely tomorrow afternoon and into tomorrow evening. Temperatures are predicted to be at a high of 76 degrees…… read more »
Pollen Causing Problems For People In Wayne County
(GDN) – Spring is in full effect in Wayne County and if you are experiencing sneezing and a runny nose, you’re not alone. The National Weather Service says on a scale of low, moderate or high expect mostly high levels of pollen through the end of the month. Officials say more people are allergic to…… read more »
WCPS Reports 2 Covid-19 Cases This Week Compared To 482 In January
(GDN) – Good news for students and staff at Wayne County Public Schools. Executive Director, Ken Derksen says, “As the community metrics decreased since the Omicron surge, reported COVID-19 cases amongst students and staff have also decreased. In looking at current cases, last week there were only two cases reported district-wide. There were four cases reported…… read more »
Crimestoppers Offering Cash Rewards Up To $1,000 For Felony Arrests
(GDN) – Goldsboro Wayne Crime Stoppers, Law Enforcement Coordinator, Captain J. Adams says, “The Goldsboro Police Department is investigating a homicide from March 16th in the Tanglewood Mobile Home area and the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an unrelated possible homicide from March 19th in the area of the 4300 block of N C…… read more »
Smithfield Foods Gives $2 Million To Ukraine Crisis Relief Efforts
(GDN) – Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced plans to donate $2 million to crisis relief efforts aiding the citizens of Ukraine and those seeking refuge in surrounding areas. In response to escalating violence in Ukraine, Smithfield will expand ongoing refugee relocation and aid assistance underway through its operations in Central Europe with $250,000 donations to each…… read more »
NCDOT To Dedicate Bridge In Honor Of Fallen State Trooper
(GDN) – North Carolina Transportation officials will dedicate the O’Berry Road bridge over U.S. 117 in honor of Trooper Nolan J. Sanders. Officials say Sanders died while on patrol when he was involved in a single-vehicle crash on March 27, 2020, on Interstate 795 outside Goldsboro. He was 28 and had been with the State…… read more »
