Free COVID-19 testing and vaccinations will be offered tomorrow in Goldsboro. Lincoln Apartments at 1009 Slaughter Street will host the event from 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM this Thursday, May 13. 2nd doses will be primary. Free food boxes will also be available. The testing and vaccination event is brought to you by Resourceful Clinical…… read more »
On May 7, the Colonial Pipeline system reported a ransomware cyber-attack, resulting in a temporary shutdown of that line. The Colonial Pipeline is a fuel pipeline that delivers a majority of the fuel products to North Carolina. Governor Roy Cooper has loosened restrictions on vehicles transporting petroleum products in North Carolina to assist in keeping…… read more »
GoldsboroDailyNews.com photographer Bobby Williams captured these images of long lines at the Best Gas & Grill in Dudley Tuesday afternoon. … read more »
In response to the temporary shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline, Governor Roy Cooper Monday signed an Executive Order declaring a state of emergency in North Carolina and temporarily suspending motor vehicle fuel regulations to ensure adequate fuel supply supplies throughout the state. On May 7, 2021, the Colonial Pipeline system reported a ransomware cyber-attack, resulting in…… read more »
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two La Grange area shootings. The first incident on the 300 block of Lenoir Street in La Grange was reported around 1:45 AM Monday morning. One injured victim was transported to a local hospital. The second shooting occurred around 4:45 PM on Promise Land Road. One person was…… read more »
Monday afternoon, a small crowd gathered at the Southern Bank parking lot at Center and Main streets in Mount Olive for the unveiling of the new Mount Olive Historical Wall. Mayor Kenny Talton greeted the attendees and was followed by Grey Morgan who spoke about the Mainstream Focus. Mount Olive Attorney Carrol Turner talked about…… read more »
A worker is killed in a construction accident in La Grange. The incident occurred around 8:30 AM Monday morning when the employee for JNS Construction fell from a scaffold while working on S. Caswell Street. According to preliminary information from the N.C. Department of Labor, The worker was on a four foot high scaffold and…… read more »
The Partnership for Children of Wayne County is gearing up for one of its annual fundraisers. The 4th Annual Touch a Truck event is being held Saturday, May 22nd from 9 AM – 2 PM at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. Partnership for Children Executive Director Valerie Wallace says they already have numerous vehicles ready for…… read more »
This is Hurricane Preparedness Week in North Carolina. At last week’s county board meeting, Wayne County Emergency Management Director Aaron Stryker read the proclamation for Hurricane Preparedness Week (see below). As part of planning for hurricanes and other natural disasters, families and businesses are encouraged to write down their plan and gather important documents, such…… read more »
On Monday, the state legislature gave final approval to legislation introduced by House Majority Leader John Bell (R-Wayne) and Senate Majority Whip Jim Perry (R-Lenoir) to streamline and expand access to care for children with autism. The bill, which passed both the House and Senate unanimously, now goes to the Governor for his signature. Currently,…… read more »
