The Neuse River is rising quickly! With several inches of rain already soaking the Wayne County area, the Neuse River near Goldsboro is expected to approach flood stage by late Thursday or early Friday. The river is currently expected to crest around 25-feet in Major Flood Stage by late Friday. Flooding is already reported across…… read more »
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Neuse River Expected To Hit Major Flood Stage
Goldsboro Extends Deadline For Small Business Grants
There’s more time for small businesses in Goldsboro to apply for the city’s COVID-19 grant program. Goldsboro has extended the application deadline until Friday, November 20th. The city had set aside $100,000 from its CARES Act allocation to assist small businesses impacted by the pandemic. According to the city, 12 businesses have already been selected…… read more »
WCPS Transitioning To Remote Learning For Remainder Of Thursday
Due to the increased threat of flooding and pooled water on roadways later in the day, Wayne County Public Schools is transitioning all students to remote instruction today, Thursday, November 12. Schools will begin dismissing students as early as 10 am and as buses are available to begin their routes. Families are welcome to go to…… read more »
Rain To Continue Thursday, Flash Flood Warning Issued
A Flood Warning and Flash Flood Warning are now in effect for Wayne County. That’s on top of the Flash Flood Watch that has been issued for Wayne County until 7 PM this evening. A cold front is mixing with moisture from Tropical Storm Eta in the Gulf of Mexico, and that’s leading to another day of rain and…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Heinz Powered By Jackson & Sons
Check out the ears on this cute fella! Heinz is a Carolina dog-mix. He is a little over 1-year-old. Heinz has been at the shelter since August and is waiting to find his forever home. Click here to view all the pets available for adoption through Wayne County Animal Services. The Wayne County Animal Shelter is…… read more »
WCC Continues Nursing Exam Success
Wayne Community College’s nursing graduates continue to give the college bragging rights. All 29 members of the college’s Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) class of 2020 passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) on their first attempt. The last class also had a 100 percent pass rate. The 2016-2018 classes had a trending passage average of…… read more »
WCC Honors Its Veterans
The local college celebrates its students, faculty and staff that served in the United States Armed Forces. On a Veterans Day that looked a little different due to the pandemic, Wayne Community College took to its Facebook page where it shared the stories of veterans connected to the campus. WCC Facilities and Grounds Superintendent Chris…… read more »
Arts Council Hosts Gingerbread Workshops & Contest
The Arts Council of Wayne County welcomes the return of its annual Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibit this month. RE/MAX Complete is sponsoring the event. “We’re excited to partner with RE/Max again this year to host the gingerbread house events, which have become a popular holiday tradition for local families throughout the years,” said Georgia…… read more »
Wayne UNC Offers New, More Comfortable Mammogram
Wayne UNC Health Care has introduced a curved compression system for patients receiving mammograms, offering enhanced comfort and accuracy. The Hologic SmartCurve™ system has a curved surface that mirrors the shape of a woman’s breasts to reduce pinching and allow better distribution of force over the entire breast during a mammogram. It can be used…… read more »
A Day To Honor Our Nation’s Veterans
Today is Veterans Day, a day for honoring those who served in the United States Armed Forces. This month, the Goldsboro City Council approved its annual Veterans Day Proclamation. The proclamation states: “Through their commitment to freedom, America’s veterans have lifted millions of lives and made our country and the world more secure.” …… read more »
