(GDN) – The coronavirus is spreading like wildfire across North Carolina, and Wayne County is not immune. According to Thursday’s figures from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, 2,799 confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported in Wayne County over the past two weeks. Last week at this time, 1,191 new case of COVID…… read more »
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Wayne County Adds 1,600 New Cases Of COVID-19 Since Last Week
Free COVID-19 Testing Being Offered At Super 8
(GDN) — There’s another option for COVID -19 testing in the community. The Super 8 Motel at 708 Corporate Drive in Goldsboro is offering free, state-approved COVID testing from 9 AM – 3:30 PM everyday. The testing is open to anyone in the community. No appointment is needed and no insurance is required. For further…… read more »
Adult, Juvenile Charged For December Drive-By Shooting
(GDN) — On December 22nd, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office took a report regarding a shooting into an occupied dwelling in the southern area of the county. The suspects were in a car and opened fire on the house as they drove by. Four people were at the home at the time of the shooting. …… read more »
State Auditor Asked To Investigate Goldsboro’s Fiscal Records
– From the Office of the State Treasurer – State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, Wednesday requested State Auditor Beth Wood to conduct a thorough audit of the financial books of Goldsboro over concerns that its finances might be in disarray and therefore vulnerable to mismanagement or misappropriation. Folwell, who chairs the Local Government Commission (LGC), which is staffed by the Department of State…… read more »
21 Wayne County Public Schools Already Switched To Mandatory Masking
(GDN) — 15 Wayne County Public Schools switched to masking-required on Wednesday, the very first day the new protocols took effect for the district. By this morning (Thursday) 21 WCPS schools are now under the mandatory masking requirement. This week, the Wayne County Board of Education made a switch and decided to require masks be…… read more »
New Grant Could Ease County’s Burden For Fremont Elementary School
(GDN) — Wayne County is dealt a beneficial surprise as it works to build the new Fremont Elementary School. The state has made some changes to a funding source for school construction. Wayne County Public Schools Assistant Superintendent for Support Services Dr. Tim Harrell explained the good news at this week’s school board meeting. Under…… read more »
NC State Fire Marshal Warns Of Space Heater Dangers
(NORTH CAROLINA NEWS NETWORK) — With temperatures dropping below freezing, many are relying on heating systems to raise the temperature, but some warming methods have had deadly results. Malfunctioning space heaters are the leading cause of home fires like the recent one that left 17 people dead in a New York City high-rise apartment. State…… read more »
GPD: Juvenile Suspect Charged For Numerous Vehicle Break-Ins
(GDN) — Police make an arrest in a string of Goldsboro vehicle break-ins. On January 2nd, the Goldsboro Police Department took reports on 27 total vehicles that had been entered illegally in the early morning hours. The affected areas included: Briarcliff Apartments N. Spence Ave. Spence Place N. Spence Ave. Oak Brook Apartments N. Spence…… read more »
State Treasurer’s Department Urges Goldsboro To Prioritize Financial Audits
(GDN) – It’s a gentle reminder urging Goldsboro to get back on track with its annual financial audits. This week, Sharon Edmundson, Deputy Treasurer and Director of the Local Government Finance Division with the State Treasurer’s Department, impressed upon the Goldsboro City Council the importance of providing the audits on time to the state. She…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Hugo Powered By Jackson & Sons
Meet Hugo! He is a 2-year-old Rottweiler mix. Hugo is a very nice, large dog. He is very friendly and has done well with other dogs. Hugo 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…… read more »
