(GDN) — A crash has closed the entrance to a freeway in Goldsboro. As of 4 PM on Wednesday, the on-ramp to I-795 from U.S. Highway 70/W. Grantham Street was closed as emergency responders work on the accident scene. An overturned vehicle could be seen in the intersection. Goldsboro Police, firefighters and EMS were on…… read more »
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Overturned Vehicle Blocks I-795 On-Ramp
County Government Considers Federal Vaccine Requirement For Its Employees
(GDN) — The federal government and courts are making decisions on COVID vaccine requirements for large employers. Wayne County Government is making sure it’s ready should it need to mandate vaccinations and/or regular COVID-19 testing for its employees per OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) requirements. County Staff Attorney Andrew Neal explained some of the…… read more »
Lane To Get Shot Directing CBS Television Show
(GDN) — A Goldsboro native will get a chance to direct a television episode for CBS. Multiple sources state Joy T. Lane will be one of five rising directors invited to take part in this year’s Director’s Initiative. Lane is now a New York-based filmmaker who already has script supervisor and two episodic directing credits…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Judge Powered By Jackson & Sons
Meet Judge! He’s a 3-year-old Coonhound and American English mix. Judge 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 County Animal Services.…… read more »
WCC Nursing Students Donate Children’s Books
Wayne Community College’s Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Class of 2022 has provided books to community child care providers. The students collected nearly 160 children’s books and flash card sets to donate to sites at which they practice skills: the college’s child care center and WAGES Head Start. “This correlates with their courses this semester in…… read more »
Marijuana, Opiates Found During Kinston Traffic Stop
(GDN) — Monday night, the Kinston Police Department pulled a vehicle over in its DDACTS (Data-Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety) zone. During a search of the vehicle, officers reportedly discovered six pounds of marijuana, Oxycodone and Xanax pills, and three illegally-possessed firearms. Two adults in the vehicle were arrested while juvenile petitions are…… read more »
Computers Temporarily Down As Library Updates To Wireless Printing
December 28th through December 30th, the Wayne County Public Library will update their computer systems to accommodate wireless printing. During the updates, public computer access and printing will be unavailable at all library locations. However, the library’s free Wi-Fi will remain accessible from library parking lots and inside the buildings. Laptops will also be available for…… read more »
Goldsboro Couple Gets Engaged On “FOX & Friends”
(GDN) – A chilly morning in New York City warmed up quickly for one Goldsboro couple. Ryan Harrison, a police officer from Goldsboro, pulled off what will hopefully be the surprise of a lifetime for his girlfriend Gianna. Ryan proposed to Gianna on live TV during Monday morning’s “FOX & Friends” show on the FOX…… read more »
Auditor: No Major Issues Detected In City’s Latest Delayed Audit
(GDN) — The City of Goldsboro is waiting on another financial audit. Monday evening, the Goldsboro City Council heard an initial presentation on the 2019-2020 Fiscal Year Audit from John Frank of accounting firm Dixon, Hughes, Goodman, LLP. Frank says the General Fund’s available Fund balance was down this year, but still came in around…… read more »
Upcoming WCC Holiday And Spring Registration Dates
Wayne Community College will be closed from Dec. 23 through Dec. 29 and on Dec. 31. Spring semester classes begin Jan. 5, 2022. Open registration for those classes will be held 8 a.m.-7 p.m. on Jan. 3 and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Jan. 4. Tuition is due by 4 p.m. on Jan. 4. New students…… read more »
