Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective at 5 p.m. Tuesday until further notice. “It is fall wildfire season in North Carolina, and we are seeing wildfire activity increase due to dry conditions,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve…… read more »
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Burn Ban Issued For All North Carolina Counties
Salvation Army Seeks Volunteer Bell Ringers & Angel Tree Shoppers
(GDN) — As you head out to begin your holiday shopping, you’ll notice that familiar sound in front of many stores. The Salvation Army’s 2021 Red Kettle Campaign is underway with volunteers lining up to ring the bell and fill the familiar kettles during the season of giving. Capt. John Blevins with the Salvation Army…… read more »
Vehicle Crashes Into Downtown Wells Fargo Bank (PHOTO)
(GDN) — That’s not what they mean when they say “Drive Up Service.” A vehicle smashed into the Wells Fargo Bank at the Corner of E. Ash and N. William streets around 11 AM Monday. According to the Goldsboro Police Department report, the driver stated she was parking in front of the bank when it…… read more »
Suspect Allegedly Opens Fire At Vehicle Driven By Girlfriend
(GDN) — Just after midnight on Sunday, a Mount Olive Police officer heard gunshots on the south side of town. All MOPD units responded to the area. Moments later, dispatch informed officers of a call reporting a reckless driver who had left and then returned to the scene of a domestic altercation on the 500…… read more »
New Year’s Pickle Drop Returns For 2021
The New Year’s Eve Pickle in Mount Olive will make its official drop December 31 into 2022, on the campus of University of Mount Olive. “We are dill-lighted that we can return to the live event, and we have the experiences of the past two years to make this year even bigger and better,” said…… read more »
WCC Winter Fine Arts Festival This Week
Wayne Community College invites the public to enjoy an evening of art and music during its Winter Fine Arts Festival on the evening of Thursday, Dec. 2. “This evening is meant to be a night of joy and celebration, honoring the amazing talents of our college family,” WCC Music Instructor Randi Chalfant said. This year’s…… read more »
Mount Olive Chamber Names Grand Marshal For 2021 Christmas Parade
The Mount Olive Chamber of Commerce has chosen Lynn Pearsall Williams as the grand marshal for the 2021 Mount Olive Christmas parade. The parade will be held on Saturday, December 4th at 10 AM in downtown Mount Olive. Community members nominate potential candidates to be named grand marshal and a Christmas committee composed of chamber…… read more »
GPD: One Injured During Isler Street Shooting
(GDN) — On Sunday, the Goldsboro Police Department responded to the 900 block of Isler Street following a ShotSpotter alert and a report of shots fired. Officers immediately located a gunshot victim, 35-year-old Quinton D. Atkinson of Pikeville. Atkinson was taken to Wayne UNC Healthcare and later transported to Vidant Medical Center for further treatment. He is listed in good condition…… read more »
Increased Fire Danger Today
(GDN) — There’s an increased fire hazard risk again today. The National Weather Service says the increased fire danger goes into effect at 10 AM this morning and is in place until early evening for Wayne and surrounding counties. Behind a cold front pushing out of the region today, humidities under 30% will combine with…… read more »
HOPE Program Tops $593 Million In Rent & Utility Assistance Awards
Since opening last fall, the N.C. Housing Opportunities and Prevention of Evictions (HOPE) Program has awarded $593.7 million in rent and utility assistance, with more than $518 million already paid on behalf of families financially impacted by COVID-19. Of that amount, more than $472 million has already been sent directly to landlords statewide, providing a…… read more »
