– From the Office of Rep. John Bell – The final state budget includes a nearly $1 billion investment in disaster relief and flood mitigation for hard-hit areas of hurricanes and other natural disasters. Specifically, the package creates a reserve of $800 million for disaster-related programs and projects. It appropriates $412 million of this amount…… read more »
Deeper Life Church Ministries, 900 Eleventh Street in Goldsboro, continues its mission and vision to Impact the City of Goldsboro. A Thanksgiving Food Give Away will take place in the church parking lot this Saturday, November 20, from 11 AM – 1 PM or until the food runs out. “God always keeps his word. He…… read more »
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s crews, contractors and volunteers have collected more than 12 million pounds of litter from roadsides, further solidifying this year as a record-setting one. “People all across North Carolina worked tirelessly to pick up more trash in 2021 than in any year previous,” said state Transportation Secretary Eric Boyette. “The best…… read more »
(GDN) — On October 6th, the Goldsboro Police Department took a report of an alleged sexual assault that occurred on October 1st. The victim was 9-years-old at the time of the reported incident and the offender was known by the juvenile. The suspect was identified as 51-year-old Son Nguyen of Goldsboro. Warrants were obtained on…… read more »
(GDN) — Just before 3:30 PM on Tuesday, the Goldsboro Police Department was dispatched to the 800 block of S. Slocumb Street in reference to a Shot Spotter alert. When officers arrived, they found 37-year-old Jamethon C. Howard of Goldsboro with of an apparent gunshot wound to the head in the front yard area of a residence. EMS workers arrived and began…… read more »
(GDN) — Despite reconsideration, Wayne County is still doing away with its mask mandate for most county facilities. At Tuesday’s meeting, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners took another look at their previous action that ended the masking requirement for visitors and staff in most county buildings. Commissioner Bevan Foster thought the county may have…… read more »
Meet Henry! He is about 6-8-months-old. This handsome feline is very sweet and playful. Henry 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 [email protected] Click here to view all the pets available for adoption through…… read more »
The annual Fremont Christmas parade will be held on Saturday, December 4th at 1:00 pm. If you are interested in entering the parade, please call Fremont Pharmacy at 919-242-4573. Parade entries are due no later than Tuesday, November 30th. This year’s parade is being dedicated in loving memory of Keith Stewart, who organized and directed…… read more »
(GDN) — The United Way of Wayne County is past the halfway point in its effort to impact the lives of more than 17,000 through its 2021 Community Campaign. Thanks to investors, the United Way is at 60% of its $850,000 goal, as announced by United Way Executive Director Sherry Archibald. United Way of Wayne…… read more »
– From the offices of Rep. John Bell and Sen. Jim Perry – Following weeks of negotiations between the House, Senate, and Governor, a final budget has been released by the North Carolina General Assembly. The budget, which the Governor has said he will sign, will be voted on this week in both chambers. In…… read more »
