(GDN) — It’s a busy weekend in Wayne County as communities officially kick off their holiday seasons. With three Christmas parades planned across the county on Saturday and one set for Sunday, there will be no problem finding holiday cheer in Wayne County. Mount Olive holds its Christmas Parade through the downtown area on Saturday…… read more »
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Wayne County’s Weekend Of Christmas Parades & Activities
Nearly 66,000 Have Received At Least One COVID Vaccine Dose In Wayne County
(GDN) — Wayne County’s new cases of coronavirus remain relatively flat while the county’s vaccination rate continues to slowly increase. According to the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, 264 confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported in Wayne County over the past two weeks. Wayne County has recorded 312 coronavirus-related deaths since the pandemic…… read more »
Community Helps Decorate Seven Springs Christmas Tree
(GDN) — A crowd of about 60 people turned out last Saturday night for the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Seven Springs. The event kicked off with special entertainment from the Harmony Boys, a local group from Mount Olive. A list of names was read of friends and loved ones that are no longer with us.…… read more »
N.C. Duke Energy Customers See Bill Uptick Due To Storm Costs
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Duke Energy electric customers in North Carolina will now see a new line-item charge on their monthly bills to repay $1 billion in bonds the company issued to get repaid for repairs from 2018 and 2019 storms. The storm recovery charge will mean a roughly $2.40 increase for the average Duke…… read more »
Two Arrested For Drug Charges In Separate Incidents
(GDN) — The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports a pair of drug arrests. On November 12th, A Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputy pulled a vehicle over in the northeast area of the county for a motor vehicle violation. The vehicle was searched with illegal narcotics allegedly being found. 24-year-old Rita L. Daniels of Goldsboro was arrested…… read more »
YMCA Works With Kriquette’s Kidz To Help Families In Need This Holiday Season
(GDN) — Local YMCA legend Kriquette Davis developed the Y’s Men Program over 20 years ago. Year after year, the Y’s Men Program keeps helping families in need during the holiday season with over $500,000 being invested back into the community since its start. This year, the Y’s Men Program is partnering with Kriquette’s Kidz,…… read more »
Wreaths Across America Closes In On Goal For Wayne County
(GDN) — An update to a story we brought you earlier this week… The local Wreaths Across America effort is experiencing a bit of a Christmas miracle. Tawnya Tucker, the local Wreaths Across America coordinator for the Wayne County Veterans and Patriots Coalition, provided an update during a call in to Jeff Farrow’s Morning Show…… read more »
Fire Destroys Several Downtown Mount Olive Buildings (PHOTO GALLERY)
(GDN) – Fire rips through the heart of Downtown Mount Olive. The blaze erupted in a handful of the business buildings on the south end of Center Street on Wednesday. While some of the structures burned, nearby buildings also suffered heavy smoke damage. Multiple fire departments from Wayne County and the surrounding area were called…… read more »
Arts Council Accepting Entries For Gingerbread House Contest
The entire family can compete in this year’s Gingerbread House Contest, hosted by the Arts Council and sponsored by RE/MAX Complete, and a $50 prize will be awarded to one competitor in each of the following age groups: Ages 6-10 (adult supervision allowed) Ages 11-17 Ages 18 and up Rules: Entries will be accepted Dec.…… read more »
Boys & Girls Club Hosts 43rd Annual Pancake Day On Saturday
(GDN) — The local Boys and Girls Club is hosting its 43rd annual Pancake Day this weekend. Starting at 7 AM on Saturday, December 4, those delicious pancakes will be available at the Goldsboro Boys and Girls Club at 1401 Royall Avenue. Eat-in until 11 AM and take-outs will be available until 11:30 AM. Tickets…… read more »
