(NCNN WeatherCenter)– Humidity will start to increase with Wednesday and Thursday being classified as “tropical.” Wednesday will be even hotter, with a high around 90 degrees. There is also a Level 1 risk for severe weather in place as a cold front inches closer to our area, leaving the atmosphere unsettled, muggy and warm. A…… read more »
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Wayne County Remains In Severe Drought
Ash Street Corridor Study Open House
The City of Goldsboro, lead planning agency for the Goldsboro Metropolitan Planning Organization, will host a public open house from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, June 23, at Herman Park Center, 901 Ash Street, to discuss the future of Ash Street from George Street to Berkeley Boulevard. Staff will be available to talk about the Ash Street…… read more »
Local Dog Is Finalist In American Humane Hero Dog Awards
Chickel from Goldsboro is a semifinalist in the 2022 American Humane Hero Dog Awards®! 21 heroic hounds from across the United States, including Chickel, were selected by the American public to advance from a field of nearly 400 remarkable candidates. Now, voting is open to choose the seven finalists, and Chickel needs your support! Chickel’s…… read more »
Cooper Gives Day Off To State Employees For Juneteenth; Goldsboro To Celebrate June 18
On Monday Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order 262 to provide up to eight hours of paid Personal Observance Leave to employees of Cabinet Agencies. Other state agencies, commissions, boards or offices may choose to adopt the policy for their personnel. The leave may be used by eligible employees for any single shift or calendar day of…… read more »
FBI Warns Businesses In NC Of Fraud Scheme
(AP) — The FBI in North Carolina is warning businesses in eight states about a scheme in which people are using stolen credit card numbers to make large purchases by telephone. A news release from the agency’s Charlotte Division on Monday says victims have been targeted in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Alabama, Florida,…… read more »
Dudley Farmer Wins Big In NC Lottery
Jose Ponce Rodriguez of Dudley said a dream of buying a home now can become a reality after he bought a $5 scratch-off and won a $200,000 prize. “I’ve been planning to buy a home and now we have an opportunity to actually do it,” Rodriguez said. Rodriguez, a 27-year-old farmer, bought his lucky Cash…… read more »
WCPS Publishes Special Online Collections
The Wayne County Public Schools Curriculum & Instruction Department is pleased to present two special digital publications of student work for 2021-2022. Wayne Collection – Since 1985, this annual publication highlights student artwork and written work across the school district. Submissions are made up of student work selected by each school. Under the direction of…… read more »
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Cruise The Neuse [Photo Gallery]
The weather was almost perfect for a large group of folks that came out to take part in the annual Cruise the Neuse trip down the Neuse River. Over 108 people signed up for the event. The event kicked off at the Boat ramp in Mar-Mac as people got into the water for their three…… read more »
17 Year Old Killed In Homicide
The Goldsboro Police Department’s “D” Shift responded Friday around 5 PM to the area of N. George Street and Pearson Street in Goldsboro, NC in reference to a possible shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 16 year-old victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. A second 17 year-old victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound,…… read more »
WCC Names 14 Programs to 2022-2023 Scholarship List
Students entering 14 technical programs at Wayne Community College may be eligible for renewable scholarships. The Foundation of Wayne Community College’s “Top 14 Programs” scholarship is designed to encourage students to study and go into certain fields in which there are career opportunities. The programs included on the list are assessed annually. Those majors are…… read more »
