(GDN) — Just before 7 PM on Thursday, the Wayne County 911 Center received a call reporting a female suffering from a gunshot wound. The female was inside her residence on the 1600 block of Pineview Cemetery Road in Seven Springs when someone fired a gun into the residence from outside. Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies…… read more »
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Sheriff’s Office Investigating Seven Springs Shooting That Left One Injured
NCDOT: Avoid Travel As Roads Still Impacted By Snow & Ice
Please stay off the roads and be patient as it will take time for state transportation forces and Mother Nature to clear roads of the snow and ice dumped on much of North Carolina Friday evening. “People should not attempt to drive in these conditions,” said State Transportation Secretary J. Eric Boyette. “Our crews are…… read more »
Storm Departs, Leaves Roads Treacherous
(GDN) — It may be pretty, but it’s also a mess out there this morning if you have to travel. The winter storm dumped approximately three inches of snow across Wayne County overnight. The National Weather Service warns the lingering snowfall on area roadways, along with ice patches, will leave roads slippery this morning. The…… read more »
What’s Blooming In January
One goal for an attractive garden is to have some color interest at all times of the year. In the winter season it can seem like a challenge to have something flowering in the garden, however, there are some plants that can add color to the garden in January. Here are a few plants to…… read more »
Beat the Freeze: Extreme Cold Can Harm Smart Devices
With temperatures dropping below freezing all too frequently across the Carolinas this month, UScellular wants to inform the public of the potential impact extreme cold temperatures can have on smartphones. According to the wireless carrier, it is the lithium-ion batteries in smartphones and other connected devices that often create an issue in cold temperatures. Lithium-ion…… read more »
NCDOT: Stay Off Roads, Don’t Put Yourself In Harm’s Way
North Carolina transportation officials are pre-treating roads from the Piedmont to the coast and urging people in the path of this next round of winter weather to stay off the roads unless travel is essential. “It is time to stay put and off the roads,” said State Transportation Secretary J. Eric Boyette. “Please do not…… read more »
Several Inches Of Snow Still Expected Overnight
(GDN) — Don’t let your guard down yet. The winter storm is still expected to hit Wayne County and Eastern Carolina this evening. The latest forecast from the National Weather Service shows a slight increase in the anticipated accumulation from the winter storm. In Wayne County, a mix of wintry precipitation may begin after 5…… read more »
COVID Cases Continue Climbing In Wayne County
(GDN) – Wayne County’s jump in new coronavirus cases continues. According to Thursday’s figures from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, 3,218 confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported in Wayne County over the past two weeks. Last week at this time, 2,799 new case of COVID had been confirmed in Wayne County over…… read more »
Berkeley Mall Closing Early Today
(GDN) — The Berkeley Mall in Goldsboro will be closing at 4 PM today, Friday, January 21. The mall states they have not yet decided on weekend hours. Shoppers are urged to check Berkeley Mall’s Facebook page for their most up-to-date hours.… read more »
Watch For Black Ice On Area Roads This Morning; Snow To Return In The Afternoon
(GDN) — There’s a lull in the snow and ice falling across Eastern North Carolina this morning, but don’t let that fool you. A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for Wayne County until 7 AM on Saturday. According to the National Weather Service, additional snow will return this afternoon with accumulations of 2-4 inches…… read more »
