For the third weekend in a row, North Carolina is preparing for a winter storm and Governor Cooper and state leaders are reminding residents to be ready for winter weather. “Today is the day to get the essentials you need, so you can stay off the roads tonight and Saturday if conditions are dangerous in…… read more »
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Governor, State Leaders Remind Residents To Be Ready For Winter Weather
Tractor-Trailers Collide On I-795 Friday Morning
(GDN) — Traffic was impacted on I-795 in Wayne County Friday morning after an accident involving two tractor-trailers. The State Highway Patrol says the first vehicle ended up striking the second truck from behind on northbound Interstate 795 near the Pikeville-Princeton Road exit before 5:30 AM. One of the drivers suffered minor injuries. One lane…… read more »
City Praises Snow Removal Efforts Ahead Of More Winter Weather
(GDN) — If the flakes fly, City of Goldsboro crews are ready to clear the roads. This week, the Goldsboro City Council praised the efforts of the city departments to remove snow from city streets following last weekend’s winter storm. City Manager Tim Salmon thanked the Public Works and Parks and Rec employees, and says…… read more »
Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Wayne County
(GDN) – It appears the weekend may get off to a snowy start once again. The forecast has improved since yesterday with the National Weather Service expecting less than an inch of snow to accumulate in the Wayne County area. Rain this evening is expected to transition to snow after midnight and continue into Saturday…… read more »
COVID Cases Remain Elevated Week-To-Week
(GDN) – Wayne County continues to record thousands of new coronavirus cases each week. According to Thursday’s figures from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, 3,268 confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported in Wayne County over the past two weeks. Wayne County has recorded 342 coronavirus-related deaths since the pandemic began. Over…… read more »
Wayne County Chamber President Stepping Down Next Month
The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce has announced its president is stepping down: Since May of 2013, Kate Daniels has served at the helm of the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce working alongside an incredible team to carry out the mission of the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce. Earlier this week, Daniels announced her last…… read more »
WCPS Cancels Friday After School Programs & Activities
This is an important weather announcement from Wayne County Public Schools: Due to the threat of icy conditions Friday evening, all after school programs and school sponsored events have been canceled for Friday, January 28. No changes to the school day or hours of operation are expected at this time. After school programs and activities…… read more »
Light Accumulation Of Snow Again Possible By Saturday Morning
(GDN) — Another week, another winter storm that may impact Wayne County. The National Weather Service says rain on Friday night may transition to snow after midnight as temperatures drop below freezing. As of now, there is the possibility for 1-2 inches of light accumulation by Saturday morning. Once again, the snow and freezing temps…… read more »
WCPS Starts Examining New Budget Priorities
(GDN) — Wayne County Public Schools begins looking at budget priorities for the next school year. On Wednesday, the Wayne County Board of Education discussed the forthcoming budget during a special meeting. WCPS Superintendent Dr. David Lewis started the meeting by noting the district’s financial health has improved after it eliminated the $5 million in…… read more »
UPDATE: Suspect Arrested For Wednesday Night Shooting In Kinston
(GDN) — One person is dead and two others are injured following a shooting in Kinston. Around 8:45 PM on Wednesday, the Kinston Police Department responded to the incident on the 500 block of Mitchell Street where officers found three subjects had been shot. One of the victims, a 14-year-old juvenile, had passed away due…… read more »
