(GDN) — Wayne County’s unemployment rate continues its downward trajectory. According to the latest figures from the N.C. Department of Commerce, Wayne County’s seasonally unadjusted jobless rate dropped to 3.6% in November. That’s down from the 3.9% rate recorded in October, and well-improved from the 6.1% unemployment rate reported in November of 2020. The new…… read more »
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Wayne County’s Unemployment Rate Continued Decline In November
County’s Financial Reporting Honored By GFOA
(GDN) — Wayne County is very proud of its financial record-keeping and reporting. The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada recently announced it has awarded the Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the County of Wayne for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year that ended June 30th,…… read more »
Bobby Croom Selected As Goldsboro Engineering Director
The City of Goldsboro has selected Bobby Croom as the new director of the engineering department. Croom will replace Marty Anderson, who is retiring Jan. 1, 2022, after more than 13 years with the city. The new position is effective as of Jan. 3. His salary is $102,300. “The city staff, residents and visitors are…… read more »
One Block Of Walnut Street Closed To Traffic Starting Today
(GDN) — A street closure will impact traffic in Downtown Goldsboro this week. The City of Goldsboro reports Walnut Street will be closed between James and Center streets today (Tuesday) and Wednesday from 8 AM – 6 PM each day. The closure is due to Utility work in the area.… read more »
Wayne UNC Welcomes First Baby Of 2022
(GDN) — Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro has announced that the first baby of 2022 arrived at 11:18 AM on January 2nd at the local hospital. Lesby Judith and Marlon Salguero welcomed their girl, Anna Judith, who weighed 6 pounds and 8 ounces, and measured 20 inches long. Anna Judith will be joining her…… read more »
People Urged To Drive Safely As Winter Storm Impacts N.C.
State transportation officials are urging people to drive safely if travel is necessary as North Carolina experiences impacts from its first winter storm of 2022. “Heavy rainfall as well as sleet and snow in higher elevations are making driving conditions hazardous on roads from the mountains to the coast,” said State Transportation Secretary Eric Boyette. “People…… read more »
Sheriff’s Office To Add Emergency Mobile Command Center
(GDN) — The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office got an early Christmas gift to help its response to large emergency situations. At the December 7th county board meeting, the commissioners approved a budget amendment for the purchase of an Emergency Response Mobile Command Center. Sheriff Larry Pierce told the commissioners there have been numerous incidents where…… read more »
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Wayne County
The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northeastern Wayne County, Nash County, Edgecombe County, Wilson County, and South central Franklin County until 900 AM EST. At 813 AM EST, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Zebulon to near Bailey to near Goldsboro, moving east at…… read more »
Storm May Produce Gusty Winds, Heavy Rainfall
(GDN) — As part of the storm system working through North Carolina today, a Flood Watch has been issued for Wayne County and the surrounding area until 10 AM this morning. The National Weather Service says excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Also, flooding may…… read more »
Drought Conditions Remain As Rain Moves Through N.C.
(GDN) — Some much-needed rainfall is expected in Eastern Carolina as the region continues to deal with drought conditions. According to the latest map released by the U.S. Drought Monitor, Wayne and Lenoir County remain in an area of the state listed in “Severe Drought.” Most of North Carolina is listed in moderate or severe…… read more »
