This week’s spotlight is on Mysaria. Mysaria is a Female Husky Mix that is spayed, has all her shots and is ready to go. She is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find her FUR-ever home. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services call 919-731-1439 option “0” or email [email protected]. Click here to…… read more »
The United Way of Wayne County (UWWC) will hold a Volunteer Fair on August 31st at The Maxwell Center from 11:00 am-1:00 pm. Mimicking a job fair, and designed for volunteers and volunteer opportunities, local nonprofits will provide information about their organization as well as their volunteer needs. Volunteers and exhibitors attending the event will be eligible to…… read more »
House Majority Leader John Bell (R-Wayne) has been appointed by Speaker of the House Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) to serve as Co-Chair of the newly formed Subcommittee on Hurricane Response and Recovery under the Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations. “I am grateful to be appointed by the Speaker to help lead this effort to bring greater oversight…… read more »
A Goldsboro man has been arrested for Medicaid fraud charges in South Carolina. The South Carolina Attorney’s office announced that Tommel Devon Hayes, 45, of Goldsboro, was charged with three counts of Obtaining Signature or Property by False Pretenses, value of $10,000 or more, and one count of Medical Assistance Provider Fraud. An investigation by…… read more »
The price of gas in Eastern Carolina and across North Carolina has fallen for the fifth straight week. According to AAA, as of Monday evening, the average price for a gallon of gas in North Carolina sits at $4.17….down from $4.31 last week and 46 cents lower than a month ago. In Goldsboro, the average…… read more »
The Goldsboro Rotary Club will be presenting the 3rd Annual Field of Honor. In partnership with Wayne Community College, hundreds of United States flags will fly on the lawns of Wayne Community College in A Tribute to Service Above Self. Goldsboro Rotarians bring their Field of Honor® flag display to the heart of eastern North…… read more »
Law enforcement in Wayne County and throughout North Carolina will be patrolling the roads July 18-24 to make sure motorists obey speed limits as part of the “Speeding Wrecks Lives” campaign, a national initiative in conjunction with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). “Speeding-related crashes are at all-time high levels across the country, including…… read more »
The number of North Carolina counties in the CDC’s orange zone with the highest community level of COVID-19 has more than doubled in a week. The map released Thursday shows 41 counties colored orange, more than 10 times as many as there were two weeks ago. Last week, just four counties were in the high-risk category,…… read more »
The state Transportation Department will replace crossline pipes at four locations on Rosewood Road beginning Monday. The four sites are between Oakland Church Road and N.C. 581 west of Goldsboro. The road will be closed to thru traffic until all four pipes are replaced. The road is expected to reopen by July 22, weather permitting. The detour…… read more »
Stormberg Foods LLC of Goldsboro is voluntarily recalling chicken strips and chicken crisps products for dogs due to potential contamination of Salmonella. These products were distributed nationwide between June 8 and July 6 and sold at retail facilities and online. The products are sold under the brand names: Beg & Barker Chicken Breast Strips Dog…… read more »
