(GDN) — A street closure will impact traffic in Downtown Goldsboro this week. The City of Goldsboro reports Walnut Street will be closed between James and Center streets today (Tuesday) and Wednesday from 8 AM – 6 PM each day. The closure is due to Utility work in the area.… read more »
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One Block Of Walnut Street Closed To Traffic Starting Today
Wayne UNC Welcomes First Baby Of 2022
(GDN) — Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro has announced that the first baby of 2022 arrived at 11:18 AM on January 2nd at the local hospital. Lesby Judith and Marlon Salguero welcomed their girl, Anna Judith, who weighed 6 pounds and 8 ounces, and measured 20 inches long. Anna Judith will be joining her…… read more »
People Urged To Drive Safely As Winter Storm Impacts N.C.
State transportation officials are urging people to drive safely if travel is necessary as North Carolina experiences impacts from its first winter storm of 2022. “Heavy rainfall as well as sleet and snow in higher elevations are making driving conditions hazardous on roads from the mountains to the coast,” said State Transportation Secretary Eric Boyette. “People…… read more »
Sheriff’s Office To Add Emergency Mobile Command Center
(GDN) — The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office got an early Christmas gift to help its response to large emergency situations. At the December 7th county board meeting, the commissioners approved a budget amendment for the purchase of an Emergency Response Mobile Command Center. Sheriff Larry Pierce told the commissioners there have been numerous incidents where…… read more »
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Wayne County
The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northeastern Wayne County, Nash County, Edgecombe County, Wilson County, and South central Franklin County until 900 AM EST. At 813 AM EST, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Zebulon to near Bailey to near Goldsboro, moving east at…… read more »
Storm May Produce Gusty Winds, Heavy Rainfall
(GDN) — As part of the storm system working through North Carolina today, a Flood Watch has been issued for Wayne County and the surrounding area until 10 AM this morning. The National Weather Service says excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Also, flooding may…… read more »
Drought Conditions Remain As Rain Moves Through N.C.
(GDN) — Some much-needed rainfall is expected in Eastern Carolina as the region continues to deal with drought conditions. According to the latest map released by the U.S. Drought Monitor, Wayne and Lenoir County remain in an area of the state listed in “Severe Drought.” Most of North Carolina is listed in moderate or severe…… read more »
Crowds Ring In 2022 With Mt. Olive Pickle Drop (PHOTO GALLERY)
The weather was perfect on Friday evening as several thousand people showed up in in the Mount Olive, the “Pickle Capital of the United States.” The Mt. Olive Pickle Drop event was held in the large parking lot in front of Kornegay Arena on the campus of the University of Mount Olive. The public began showing…… read more »
Wayne Community College Continuing Mask Requirement
Wayne Community College will continue to require individuals to wear masks on its campus in the Spring semester. WCC employees, students, and visitors must wear masks indoors through at least mid-January when the college will next review its COVID-19 precautions. “We will start the semester in masks,” said President Patty Pfeiffer. “The college’s Pandemic Response…… read more »
Person Killed By Train While Walking On Tracks In Goldsboro
(GDN) — Just after 9 PM on Thursday, Wayne County Communications received a call reporting a Norfolk Southern Railroad train collision involving a pedestrian. This incident occurred on the railroad tracks located in the 2700 block of Royall Avenue between Sunburst Road and Spence Avenue. The Goldsboro Police Department, Wayne County EMS, and the Goldsboro Fire…… read more »
