Just before lunchtime on Thursday, firefighters from Pleasant Grove, Oak Wolfe and Mount Olive as well as several Duplin County EMS units were dispatched to the scene of an accident involving a passenger car and 18-wheeler at the intersection Bethel Church Road and Tram Road in Duplin County. Firefighters and EMS personnel freed three people…… read more »
A second suspect is arrested for a 2018 armed robbery and shooting in Goldsboro. The Goldsboro Police Department says 21-year-old Geno T. Pridgen, Jr. of La Grange was taken into custody after he surrendered at the Wayne County Magistrate’s Office on Wednesday. On September 18th, 2018, a GPD officer observed a male shot in the…… read more »
The center of Tropical Storm Elsa was stationed directly over Central North Carolina at 2 PM Thursday. The storm system is expected to make a quick exit from the state by Thursday night following a day of rain and windy conditions that lashed the local area. A Tornado Warning was briefly issued for Wayne County…… read more »
The intersection of Bethel Church Road and Tram Road in Duplin County is closed to traffic this afternoon due to an overturned 18-wheeler. Emergency officials are advising motorists to avoid this area. The 18-wheeler and a passenger car collided on the roadway. … read more »
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Wayne County. The Tornado Watch is in effect for Wayne and surrounding counties until 3 PM. A Flash Flood Watch is also in effect for Wayne County until Thursday evening as the remnants of Tropical Storm Elsa pass through North Carolina.… read more »
The storm rages on and Elsa likely won’t let it go until this evening. The remnants of Tropical Storm Elsa are crossing Central North Carolina today bringing the chance for some heavy rain, windy conditions and even a possible tornado. The National Weather Service says 2 – 3 inches of rain are expected with some…… read more »
With more and more adult students seeking to expand their workplace versatility and earning potential, the University of Mount Olive has recently added a new degree to its arsenal of online degree programs. The new bachelor of arts degree in English has been tailored specifically for adult, online learners. Focused on developing the soft skills…… read more »
While it may not be the worst storm in recent memory, Wayne County is ready for the effects from Elsa. The remnants of the tropical system are expected to primarily impact North Carolina on Thursday. Wayne County Public Information Officer Joel Gillie says the Office of Emergency Services has been monitoring the storm’s impacts. The…… read more »
Meet Lucia! This sweet girl is two years old. Lucia has been waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter for just over one month to find her 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…… read more »
Due to the potential threat of strong wind gusts from Tropical Storm Elsa impacting school buses on the road, the Wayne County Public Schools Summer Scholars program is canceled for this Thursday, July 8. There will be no school for students or 10-month staff assisting with the Summer Scholars program.… read more »
