The weather was beautiful Sunday afternoon as people started to gather with their children and friends and their chairs to watch the Pikeville Christmas Parade. A large crowd of folks was standing and sitting as the parade got underway at 3 PM. Everyone enjoyed time with their families and friends as they watched the hour-long…… read more »
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Pikeville Greets Christmas Season (PHOTO GALLERY)
1 Dead After Shed Collapses Near Goldsboro
GOLDSBORO, N.C. (AP) — A person has died after a shed he was moving fell on top of the individual east of Goldsboro, North Carolina. WNCN reports that Wayne County officials said the incident was reported in a neighborhood near Elroy township at about 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Authorities said that Alex Economy, 64, died in…… read more »
Wayne County’s Jobless Rate Continues To Decline
(GDN) — It’s the smallest step in the right direction as Wayne County’s unemployment rate decreases again. According to the latest figures from the N.C Department of Commerce, Wayne County’s seasonally non-adjusted jobless rate dropped to 3.9% in October, down one-tenth of a point from the 4% unemployment rate recorded in September. The latest figures…… read more »
One Dead In Deep Run Blaze
(GDN) — A Lenoir County fire leaves one person dead. The blaze was reported around 3:45 PM Friday on the 1700 block of Vernie Heath Road in Deep Run. The Deep Run, Pink Hill, and Southwood volunteer fire departments, as well as Lenoir County EMS, all responded to the scene. One person perished in the…… read more »
Governor Encourages Residents to Prepare for Winter Weather
Winter Weather Preparedness Week is December 5 – 11 and Governor Roy Cooper is encouraging North Carolinians to plan and prepare now, before potentially dangerous winter weather arrives. “North Carolina’s winter weather can be challenging and everyone should be prepared for dangerous conditions,” Governor Cooper said. “Make a family emergency plan, update your emergency…… read more »
Goldsboro Christmas Parade Delights Thousands (PHOTO GALLERY)
(GDN) — An estimated of a crowd of between 10,000 to 15,000 people turned out Saturday afternoon to watch the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce’s Goldsboro Christmas Parade in the city’s downtown.… read more »
Christmas Season Arrives In Mount Olive (PHOTO GALLERY)
The streets of downtown Mount Olive were busy Saturday morning as people started showing up early to catch the downtown Christmas parade that kicked off at 10 AM on the dot. From children sitting on the sidewalk to adults sitting in lounge chairs, they waited for the parade to get underway. Most of the children…… read more »
Fremont Christmas Parade (PHOTO GALLERY)
The streets of Fremont came alive Saturday afternoon as people came out to watch the town’s Christmas Parade. Everyone seemed to be in the Christmas spirit as the floats and entries made their way through the downtown area.… read more »
Saluting Seymour
Every week, Saluting Seymour and SoundScope highlight an airman serving at the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro. Airman 1st Class Ajaykumar Sharma with the 333rd Fighter Squadron Sharma has been in the Air Force three years. He comes to Goldsboro from California, and he says he joined after deciding college wasn’t working as well…… read more »
WCC’s Combs Shares Research On Human Trafficking Techniques
Dr. Marielle A. Combs, a registered nurse and Wayne Community College nursing instructor, was selected to present to two national audiences on her research related to human trafficking. Combs conducted the research, titled “Human Trafficking: Empowering Healthcare Providers and Community Partners as Advocates for Victims,” for her doctoral project. She recently earned a Doctor of Nursing…… read more »
