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Second Chance Month Recognized By Goldsboro City Council

Second Chance Month Recognized By Goldsboro City Council

City council members approved a proclamation designating April as Reentry Month in Goldsboro at it’s meeting on April 4, 2022. Also known as Second Chance Month, officials say it’s a time to focus on the challenges facing the more than 20,000 people returning to their communities each year after completing a prison sentence. Removing barriers…read more »

Imposter Spoofing Goldsboro Police Department Number In Scam Phone Calls

Imposter Spoofing Goldsboro Police Department Number In Scam Phone Calls

The Goldsboro Police Department is warning citizens of a Scam Alert. They say an imposter is making phone calls and if not answered, leaving a voicemail to contact them. They have received a call regarding a person identifying himself as Sergeant Dwayne Dean of the Goldsboro Police Department. The department did have an employee by…read more »

Frost Advisory In Effect For Early Wednesday Morning In Wayne County

Frost Advisory In Effect For Early Wednesday Morning In Wayne County

(GDN) – The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory in effect from 2:00 am to 9:00 am Wednesday for Wayne County and surrounding areas. Meteorologists say expect temperatures in the lower to mid 30s that may result in frost formation. Officials say be aware that frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left…read more »

Charges Dismissed Against Southern Wayne High School Teacher

Charges Dismissed Against Southern Wayne High School Teacher

The Wayne County District Attorney’s Office says the charges have been dropped against Southern Wayne High School Teacher, Anthony Williams. According to Wayne County Public Information Officer, Joel Gillie, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Deputies met with the District Attorney’s office and discussed the case involving Mr. Williams. After discussion, the DA’s office dropped the…read more »

April Named Community College Month By  Board Of Education

April Named Community College Month By Board Of Education

The Wayne County Board of Education proclaimed April as Community College Month in a show of appreciation for the impact Wayne Community College has on students, the school district and the community. Wayne Community College president, Dr. Patricia Pfeiffer, thanked the Board for its support and efforts to help students. Officials say they encourage all…read more »

Firefighters Nearby As Apartment Catches Fire In Mount Olive [Photo Gallery]

Firefighters Nearby As Apartment Catches Fire In Mount Olive [Photo Gallery]

Firefighters contained a blaze inside an apartment on Daly Boulevard off of County Road in Mount Olive. On Friday, April 15, 2022, stations from Mount Olive, Dudley and Calypso responded to the scene. Commissioners Harley Carmicheal and Vicky Darden say they saw the fire burning in the bushes behind one of the apartments prior to…read more »

IRS Says Extension Is Available For Last-Minute Tax Filers

IRS Says Extension Is Available For Last-Minute Tax Filers

The IRS estimates 15 million taxpayers will request an extension of time to file. The easiest way to request an extension to file is using IRS Free File. In a matter of minutes, anyone can download and request an extension until October 17, using Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S.…read more »

Volunteers To Be Recognized This Week In Wayne County

Volunteers To Be Recognized This Week In Wayne County

The United Way of Wayne County will celebrate community volunteers during National Volunteer Week April 17-23. Annually, the community is tasked to nominate individuals, groups, or businesses they deemed to have given of themselves tirelessly through volunteer efforts, for consideration to receive the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award. Nominees were sent to the NC Commission on…read more »

Annual Campaign Reminds North Carolina Drivers To Stop Speeding

Annual Campaign Reminds North Carolina Drivers To Stop Speeding

The Governor’s Highway Safety Program is raising awareness about the dangers of speeding with the ‘Speed A Little, Lose A Lot’ campaign. They say driving too fast is one of the main causes of deaths and injuries on our roads. Speeding-related deaths have increased by 17% in the last five years. Law enforcement is using…read more »

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