(NORTH CAROLINA NEWS NETWORK) — As we come closer to Thanksgiving, North Carolina is seeing record hospitalization numbers from COVID-19. So what does this mean for Thanksgiving next week? Dr. Melissa Miller, the head of the microbiology lab at UNC Hospitals, tells ABC11 a negative COVID-19 test doesn’t mean people can do whatever they want…… read more »
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Medical Professionals Warn Against Thanksgiving Gatherings
GPD: Suspect Accused Of Financial Card Fraud
In late October, the Goldsboro Police Department took a report for financial card fraud. The victim reported that a debit card had been used at several locations. The incident was investigated and a suspect was developed. On Monday, warrants were secured on 38-year-old Marcus L. Barbour of Goldsboro for Financial Card Fraud and Obtaining Property…… read more »
Wanted Suspect Allegedly Found With Pot, MDMA
On Friday, Goldsboro Police Department officers responded to the 600 block of N. Berkeley Boulevard for a subject with an active warrant for arrest. Once at the scene, 31-year-old Tyrell R. Williams of Goldsboro was arrested on the outstanding warrant for Damage to Property. During a search of Williams’ person, illegal narcotics were allegedly found…… read more »
Flooding Continues Near Seven Springs
Some areas along the south side of the Neuse River are experiencing flooding in residential areas off N.C. 111 South in the Slick Rock community. There continues to be street flooding in Seven Springs. The water has continued to rise in these low-lying areas. The flooding is expected to start receding sometime Wednesday night into…… read more »
NCDOT Provides Update On Wayne County Roads
As of Wednesday morning, the NCDOT in Wayne County was reporting 15 secondary roads closed due to high water. Following the Neuse River’s crest of nearly 25 feet (Major Flood Stage) near Goldsboro on Tuesday, the high waters are now moving toward the Seven Springs area. N.C. 581 will likely remain closed for a few…… read more »
Suspect Arrested For Trafficking Cocaine Near Goldsboro Motel
Monday night, officers with the Goldsboro Police Department’s Selective Enforcement Unit and Gang Suppression Unit conducted a drug investigation in the parking lot of the Econo Lodge on the 700 block of Corporate Drive. Following the investigation, 38-year-old Kyle M. Harris of the streets of Goldsboro was arrested and charged with felony Trafficking in Cocaine…… read more »
Food Distribution Allowed To Stay At Maxwell Center For Now
A food distribution will be allowed to continue at The Maxwell Center until the end of the year. Tuesday, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners gave Three In One Family Center permission to continue its food distribution at the Maxwell Center until December 31st. Wayne County Manager Craig Honeycutt explained the operation had outgrown the…… read more »
Tri-County EMC Awards Grant To Educators For ‘Bright Ideas’
Tri-County EMC has awarded $14,747.82 in Bright Ideas education grants to 19 local teachers to fund engaging projects for their students. More than 2,000 students at schools in Wayne County will benefit from these grants. In addition to awarding teachers, Tri-County EMC also granted $500 to Northwest Elementary for having the greatest number of bright…… read more »
UMO’s RLS Class Helps Bring Whirligig Festival To Life
COVID-19 has been an unwelcome guest for our entire nation. It has caused us to do things differently and think creatively to stay connected. In that regard, the University of Mount Olive’s RLS 320 Program Planning and Leadership class recently partnered with the NC Whirligig Festival to help create a series of virtual events for…… read more »
Laurel Wilt Identified In Wayne County For First Time
The N.C. Forest Service has confirmed that laurel wilt, a devastating disease of redbay and other plants in the laurel family, has been identified in sassafras at Cliffs of the Neuse State Park in Wayne County. Sassafras, redbay, swampbay, pondberry, pondspice, and spicebush are in the laurel family and can be affected by this disease.…… read more »
