If you were out and about in the southern area of Wayne County on Thursday, you may have noticed several crop dusters spraying fields near Mount Olive. Several of the planes were maneuvering in the skies assisting local farmers. … read more »
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Vehicle Rolls, Lands In Field (PHOTOS)
Firefighters from Smith Chapel and a Wayne County EMS unit were dispatched to a single vehicle accident Thursday afternoon near the intersection of Mills Road and O’Berry Road. The car was apparently heading east on O’Berry Road when it rounded a curve, ran off the right side of the road and overcorrected. The vehicle then…… read more »
Council Sets Friday Special Meeting For Budget Adoption
The City of Goldsboro plans to approve its new budget by the week’s end. The Goldsboro City Council has scheduled a special meeting for 5 PM on Friday, June 18 for the purpose of adopting the city’s 2021-2022 Fiscal Year Budget. At least one council member plans to attend the meeting remotely. At this time,…… read more »
Wayne County Approaches 40,000 Persons With At Least One Vaccine Dose
There’s plenty of vaccine to go around, and Wayne County leaders want to increase the number of residents immunized against the coronavirus. At this week’s county board meeting, County Manager Craig Honeycutt reminded the COVID-19 vaccine is still available through the Wayne County Health Department. Honeycutt urged residents to consider getting vaccinated and says Wayne…… read more »
New Leader Enjoys First Day With Tuscarora Council Of Boy Scouts
There’s a new leader of the pack! Wednesday was the first day on the job for Stuart Goins, the new Scout Executive/CEO of the Tuscarora Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Goins talked with GoldsboroDailyNews.com about how his scouting experience helped shape his life. He joined the Boy Scouts after his pastor brought scouting…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Taz Powered By Jackson & Sons
Meet Taz! She is a friendly, never met a stranger, boxer/mix. Tax is 7-years-old. She has been spayed and is ready for her 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 Wayne County Animal…… read more »
Gardening Workshop Honors History Of African Americans In Agriculture (PHOTOS)
The Wayne County Public Library hosted a Juneteenth Gardening Workshop on Wednesday. The educational event featured hands-on activities and taught attendees how to grow their own food while exploring the history and influence of African Americans and their role in agriculture. … read more »
Duplin Co. Receives Funds To Repair Roads Damaged By Hurricane Florence
The State of North Carolina and FEMA have approved $2,370,881 to reimburse the state’s Department of Transportation for the repair of roads in Duplin County damaged by Hurricane Florence in 2018. Funding from FEMA’s Public Assistance Program partially reimburses the costs for labor and materials, including stone and asphalt repairs to road surfaces, replacement of…… read more »
Goldsboro Native Regan Assists Effort To Get N.C. Vaccinated
(NORTH CAROLINA NEWS NETWORK) — The rate at which Americans are getting vaccinated against COVID-19 has slowed to levels which make it unlikely that the President’s goal of 70 percent vaccinated by July 4th will be reached. On Tuesday, EPA Administrator and Goldsboro native Michael Regan visited Raleigh to promote a new White House initiative…… read more »
Wayne UNC To Mark 125th Anniversary
The local hospital is preparing to celebrate its quasquicentennial. Wayne UNC Hospital turns 125 years old this year. Tuesday morning, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners approved a proclamation recognizing Wayne UNC’s 125th anniversary as read by Dr. Jessie Tucker, President and CEO of Wayne UNC Health Care. The proclamation notes the hospital was hospital…… read more »
