On Monday, the N.C. House Republican Caucus unanimously re-elected Representative John Bell (R – Greene, Johnston and Wayne) as their Majority Leader for the 2021-2022 legislative session. He was first elected to the position in 2016. In a written statement, Rep. Bell says: “It is truly an honor to have once again earned the support…… read more »
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Rep. Bell Re-Elected N.C. House Majority Leader
Motorcyclist Hospitalized Following Crash (PHOTOS)
Sunday afternoon, firefighters from Elroy and an EMS unit responded to the scene of a vehicle crash involving a Ford pickup truck and a motorcycle at the intersection of Highway 111 South at Southeast Drive. The rider of the bike was taken to the hospital with injuries. The driver of the truck wasn’t injured and…… read more »
Neuse River Enters Major Flood Stage
The Neuse River near Goldsboro has entered Major Flood Stage. According to the 5 AM update from the National Weather Service, the Neuse River surpassed 24-feet overnight, officially putting the river in Major Flood Stage. The latest forecast has the Neuse cresting close to 25-feet today. A Flood Warning remains in effect for Wayne County.… read more »
NCDMV Expanding Its Online Services
To provide more options for its customers, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is expanding its online options. The changes mean that starting Saturday, November 14, certain full provisional license holders will be able to convert credentials to a Class C driver license. Details on which license holders qualify can be found on the DMV website. …… read more »
WCPS Will Remain In Remote Instruction On Monday
Due to road closures caused by high water and river flooding in localized areas, all Wayne County Public Schools will remain in remote instruction for students, Monday, November 16. This will give the district’s Transportation Department time to establish new bus routes in these areas, as a number of road closures are expected to remain…… read more »
Traffic Stop Leads To Pot-Dealing Arrest
On Friday, Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies were on patrol near Highway 70 in the western area of the county when they pulled a vehicle over for a Chapter 20 violation. During a probable cause search of the vehicle, 45-year-old Dennis R. Mitchell, Sr. of Goldsboro was allegedly found in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. …… read more »
Sergeants Association Presents POW/MIA Chair To WCC
Wayne Community College is the new home to a Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Chair of Honor. The college was given the chair by Chapter 371 of the Air Force Sergeants Association. The chair is a physical reminder of the American soldiers, classified as Prisoners of War/Missing in Action, who have not come home from…… read more »
Drivers Tempt Fate On Water-Covered Roads (PHOTOS)
Friday morning, North Carolina Department of Transportation workers were busy putting out high water signs and road closed barricades across Wayne and Duplin counties. Some motorists were being safe by obeying the warnings. However, there were those who decided to drive around the barricades and through the water-covered roadways. … read more »
Neuse River Hits Flood Stage
The Neuse River near Goldsboro has reached Moderate Flood Stage. According to the National Weather Service, the Neuse River was approaching 21-feet at 9 AM on Saturday. The current forecast has the river cresting close to 25-feet — in Major Flood Stage — on Sunday. The forecast also shows it will take at least several…… read more »
October Shooting Suspect Apprehended In Georgia
A suspect in a Goldsboro shooting is arrested in Georgia. On October 22nd, the Goldsboro Police Department responded to the 900 block of First Street to investigate a shooting incident. The victim, 35-year-old Antwain Grantham of Goldsboro, had sustained a gunshot wound and was transported to Wayne UNC Health Care. Grantham was stabilized and later…… read more »
