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 »
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WCPS Will Remain In Remote Instruction On Monday
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 »
Common Mistakes To Avoid In The Landscape
One of the great things about gardening is everyone can incorporate their own styles by selecting plants and features they enjoy. However, there are some common mistakes in the landscape everyone should avoid so that they can avoid future problems and keep their plants healthy. Here would be my “Top 5” common landscape mistakes (in…… read more »
Suspect Accused Of Stealing Lotto Tickets
On October 28th, the Goldsboro Police Department took a report on a larceny that occurred at the Handy Mart off the 2800 block of U.S. Highway 70 West. An employee reported someone had stolen lottery tickets and then fled. It was later determined the suspect cashed in several of the lottery tickets at the Sheetz…… read more »
Three WCC Trustees Reappointed
Three Wayne Community College trustees have been reappointed to the college’s board. Jimmie E. Ford is embarking on his second term. He began his time as a trustee in 2017 when he was appointed by Gov. Roy Cooper. Ford serves as chair of the board’s Personnel, Student Services and Policy Committee. Adrian M. Worrell is…… read more »
County Provides Update On Neuse River Flooding
The Wayne County Office of Emergency Services continues to monitor storm impacts and river levels after Wayne County received 3-6 inches of rain this week. As of 12:15 PM today, the Neuse River was at 17.83 feet. Minor flood stage of the Neuse River in Wayne County is 18 feet. The National Weather Service is forecasting…… read more »
