The Wayne County Fire Marshal has lifted the burn ban for Wayne County effective Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. The N.C. Forest Service is lifting its burn ban at the same time Wednesday. The burn ban was issued May 24, 2021 due to hazardous fire conditions in many eastern North Carolina counties. With…… read more »
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Wayne County Fire Marshal Lifts Burn Ban
Blaze Destroys Structure On Spring Bank Road (PHOTO GALLERY)
Firefighters from El-Roy, New Hope and Arrington were sent to a structure fire in the 1000 block of Spring Bank Road on Wednesday afternoon. As firefighters arrived on the scene, they found an old barn behind the residence engulfed in flames and already falling down. Firefighters finished putting out the blaze. According to the owner, the old…… read more »
Vehicle Crashes Into Goldsboro Restaurant (PHOTOS)
Around lunchtime on Wednesday, La Paz Mexican Restaurant on Spence Avenue in Goldsboro received an unexpected guest. A car jumped the curb and crashed through the front window of the popular eatery. Fortunately, the woman driving the vehicle was not injured in the accident. Goldsboro Fire Station 2 responded to the call, and the crash…… read more »
State Weighing Incentives For COVID Vaccinations
As North Carolina continues to round the corner on the COVID-19 pandemic, the state is keeping up its efforts to get vaccine shots in arms. On Wednesday, Gov. Roy Cooper said incentives appear to be helping get more residents inoculated. A pilot program is offering $25 summer cash cards at select vaccine sites in Mecklenburg,…… read more »
UPDATE: County Lowers Tax Increase In New Budget
Wayne County is moving forward with a tax increase as part of its new budget. At Tuesday’s county board meeting, County Manager Craig Honeycutt explained they have reduced the tax increase from what was first proposed thanks to a few cuts and savings found in the recommended plan. Commissioners Chris Gurley and Barbara Aycock both…… read more »
Storm Preparedness & Flood Prevention Bill Advances In N.C. House
– From the Office of House Majority Leader John Bell – On the first day of the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season, the House Environment Committee gave unanimous approval to House Bill 500, “Disaster Relief and Mitigation Act,” which was introduced by House Majority Leader John Bell (R-Wayne). The legislation allocates over $200 million to prevent…… read more »
Two Selected For NC State Scholar Program
Two Wayne Community College graduates have been named Goodnight Scholars at North Carolina State University. Viviana Ponce is one of 25 students selected to join the Goodnight Scholars Program’s Transfer Class of 2024. Paul Randolph joins 50 students who were chosen for the program’s Class of 2025. They will begin their studies in the 2021-2022…… read more »
WCC President To Take UNC Post
Wayne Community College’s president announced his resignation today. Dr. Thomas A. Walker Jr. has accepted the position of Senior Advisor for Economic Development and Military Affairs for The University of North Carolina System. In addition to the duties implied by the title, he will be the liaison between the university system and the North Carolina…… read more »
Hurricane Season Officially Begins Today
Hurricane season begins this week and there has already been a named storm in the Atlantic Ocean. Fortunately, Tropical Storm Ana formed in the Atlantic stayed out to sea. However, severe tropical weather is common in North Carolina, so now is the time to prepare: Create an emergency plan Review and update homeowners or renters’ insurance policies Have…… read more »
Library Hosts Reading Tails Program With Dolly, Certified Therapy Dog
Wayne County Public Library in Goldsboro will partner with local educator, Heather Best, to host reading sessions with her certified therapy dog, Dolly, on Wednesdays beginning June 9. This program, Reading Tails, will allow children to practice reading in a low-stress environment, supported by the calming presence of Dolly, a specially trained golden retriever. Programs…… read more »
