(GDN) — As the omicron variant surges across North Carolina, COVID-19 testing is harder to come by. At Tuesday’s meeting of the Wayne County Board, Commissioner Freeman Hardison said the demand for testing was stretching resources at Wayne UNC Health Care. Hardison says the hospital and its emergency room had been overrun with people coming…… read more »
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COVID Testing Becomes Harder To Find
PET OF THE WEEK: Splat Powered By Jackson & Sons
Meet Splat! This handsome feline is 2-years-old. He is very sweet and friendly! Splat is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find his 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 view all the pets available for adoption through Wayne…… read more »
WCC Recognizes First Global Distinction Graduate
Kaela Coles has become Wayne Community College’s first “Global Distinction” graduate. Coles earned the distinction by completing “globally intensive” courses; participating in international activities and dialogues; gaining global experiences; and completing a capstone presentation. “Those components are designed to work together to provide opportunities for students to investigate, research, act, reflect and then communicate their…… read more »
County’s COVID-19 Testing Unavailable Until Further Notice
The Wayne County Health Department will not have COVID-19 testing available until further notice. Testing was resumed this morning, and all test kits have been administered. Demand nationwide for testing remains at an all-time high, and the Health Department is working diligently with NCDHHS to receive additional kits. Updates on testing availability will be posted…… read more »
City Honors Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
(GDN) — Decades later, the work and message of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. resonates across the nation. For the second year in a row, the City of Goldsboro hosted its annual MLK Day event in an online format. Wayne County Public Library Director Donna Phillips urged everyone to answer Dr. King’s call to be…… read more »
WCPS Teacher Recognized As EC Educator Of Excellence
Last week, the Wayne County Board of Education recognized Sarah Jensen, an Exceptional Children teacher at Meadow Lane Elementary, for her achievement of being recognized in November by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction as a 2021-2022 Exceptional Children Educator of Excellence. One Exceptional Children teacher or related service provider from each of the…… read more »
Unprecedented Effort: Wayne County Hits One Year Of COVID Vaccine Distribution
(GDN) — It’s been all hands on deck during Wayne County’s effort to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine. The Wayne County Health Department began administering the vaccine to residents just about one year ago. Dr. Jim Stackhouse, Medical Director with the Wayne County Health Department, says “it’s been exhausting for the health department.” He says they’ve…… read more »
Closings For Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The following schedule changes will be taking place in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Goldsboro City offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 17, for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Monday solid waste routes in the City of Goldsboro will be serviced Wednesday, Jan. 19. County of Wayne Government Offices closed Monday, January…… read more »
Mount Olive Officer Injured During Police Chase
(GDN) — A late Saturday afternoon chase involving a stolen Mount Olive Police vehicle ended with the suspect being caught and one officer injured. The Mount Olive Police officer crashed their patrol car at the intersection of U.S. 117 and the I-40 connector. According to Mount Olive Police Chief Jason Hughes, several police officers were…… read more »
Governor, State Officials Urge Caution During Winter Storm
As a powerful winter storm moves through the state today, Governor Roy Cooper and state officials urged people to stay home and stay safe, and to exercise caution if your power goes out. “For today, the best way to avoid a car accident or getting stranded is to stay put,” said Governor Cooper. “Fewer people…… read more »
