A section of N.C. 55 west of Mount Olive is scheduled to close Monday for a crossline pipe replacement. The closure will begin around 8 a.m. just west of the highway’s junction with Shady Grove Road. State transportation crews estimate they will need three days to complete the work and reopen the road by Wednesday…… read more »
United Way of Wayne County announced that Taste of Wayne will return. According to their post, “New year, new venue, same great TASTE! That’s right Wayne County! Taste of Wayne is back!” Taste of Wayne will be held at The Hub, Downtown Goldsboro on October 8th from 11 AM to 2 PM. Tickets will go…… read more »
As we enter into August, now is the time to start preparing for managing pecan weevils as they will soon be emerging from the ground and into your pecan trees. If you have already had pecans dropping prematurely out of your trees, it could very well be a sign that pecan weevils are now emerging…… read more »
A 16-year-old male juvenile was charged via juvenile petition for multiple crimes. According to the Goldsboro Police Department, four separate cases of breaking and entering beginning in December 2020 through June of 2021 have resulted in a suspect being charged. The juvenile was fifteen at the time of the crimes. On Saturday, December…… read more »
The skies were overcast but the rain held off for the final jam of the season. Everything from cold beverages to lobster tacos could be found, and let’s not forgot deep-fried cinnamon rolls. The community including our furry friends came out to enjoy the music. Spare Change a local favorite drew a large crowd with…… read more »
Wayne Community College has honored 257 students for outstanding academic achievement in the spring 2022 semester. The college recognizes the students listed below as having earned a place on its President’s or Dean’s lists. They are listed by the city or town in which they live. President’s ListTo be named to the President’s List for…… read more »
A flood advisory is in effect for Wayne County and a portion of central North Carolina until 11:30 am. At 8:26 AM, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. One to two of rain has fallen around the area overnight and…… read more »
Goldsboro Police officers responded to a shooting that occurred in the 500 block of Hinson Street Wednesday evening. The victim, 19 year old Jalil McDuffie was located in the 1000 block of N William Street suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. He was taken to Wayne UNC Health Care and then transported to ECU Health Medical…… read more »
The medical examiner has identified the body located on Watershed Road as a missing Greenville man. The family of Greenville resident Alex Sharpless reported him missing on July 10, 2022. Then on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at approximately 9:29 am, the Wayne County 911 Center received a call about a body in the 600 block…… read more »
The University of Mount Olive (UMO) School of Agriculture and Biological Sciences recently hosted and trained several military veterans as part of a cooperative agreement with Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Lovay Singleton, President of the NC Chapter of Farmer Veteran Coalition. The three-day workshop called “Boots on the Farm,” provided information on a…… read more »
