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 »
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WCC Honors Its Veterans
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 »
Eta Remnants To Bring Rain, Possible Flooding To N.C.
The area is battening down the hatches as the remnants of Hurricane Eta approach North Carolina. The remnants of the storm mixing with a cold front may bring widespread showers and isolated thunderstorms today through Thursday. The National Weather Service says 2 – 3 inches of rainfall are possible in the Wayne County area with…… read more »
City, County Offices Closed For Veterans Day
In honor of Veterans Day, Goldsboro city government offices will be closed Wednesday, November 11. There will be no changes to the solid waste collection schedule. There will be no bulk waste pickup on Wednesday. Wayne County will observe the following schedule changes this week in observance of Veterans Day: County of Wayne Government Offices…… read more »
Cooper: State To Remain Paused In Phase 3
North Carolina will remain paused in Phase 3 of its reopening plan. Gov. Roy Cooper made the announcement Tuesday as the state saw another 2,582 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 added in the past 24 hours. Gov. Cooper is also lowering the indoor gather size limit from 25 down to just 10 persons. The restrictions are…… read more »
Thursday Free COVID-19 Testing Cancelled Due To Weather
With the remnants of Tropical Storm Eta expected to impact Wayne County on Thursday, the Wayne County Health Department will not be conducting free COVID-19 testing on November 12, 2020. Next week’s free COVID-19 testing schedule has been modified and testing will take place on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 and Wednesday, November 18, 2020 from…… read more »
Application Period Closing For Rent & Utility Assistance Program
The application period for the N.C. Housing Opportunities and Prevention of Evictions (HOPE) Program will close at 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 11. Prior to the deadline, low- to moderate-income renters experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19 are encouraged to apply online at nc211.org/hope or by calling 2-1-1 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. today or…… read more »
Wayne UNC To Hold COVID-19 Memorial Service
The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed the way Wayne UNC Health Care delivers care, challenging teammates to open their hearts to those who are struggling and find new ways for patients to connect with their caregivers and loved ones. Wayne UNC will host a COVID-19 Memorial Service 4:30 p.m. Thurs., Nov. 12, bringing teammates together…… read more »
