All eyes are on Elsa. The tropical storm is making landfall in Florida this morning after weakening from its hurricane status. Elsa will then begin its northeast trek toward the Carolinas. Nick Luchetti is a Meteorologist with the National Weather Service Office in Raleigh. He says Eastern North Carolina may start to feel the remnants…… read more »
North Carolina Emergency Management is urging residents to watch and prepare for the remnants of Tropical Storm Elsa. Small changes in the storm’s track can lead to big changes in the effects from the storm. North Carolina residents should be sure they: Have multiple ways to receive weather information from reliable sources. Review your personal…… read more »
A Wayne County resident is recognized for his volunteer contributions to the Boy Scouts of America. Thomas Richard Yarboro of Goldsboro from the Tuscarora Council of B.S.A., is one of 13 recipients of the Silver Buffalo Award, Scouting’s top honor for adult volunteers. Created in 1925, the Silver Buffalo Award for distinguished service to youth…… read more »
Dr. Paul Gainey, Allied Faculty within the University of Mount Olive’s Department of Arts and Education, has been named the 2021 UMO Adjunct of the Year. The award is given in appreciation to an adjunct faculty member who exemplifies devotion above and beyond the classroom. Students nominate faculty members. The nominations are then considered by…… read more »
Operation Unite Goldsboro holds its Summer Community Roundtable this week. The roundtable discussion is scheduled for Thursday, July 8, at 7 PM and will be held virtually via Zoom. The Community Roundtables provide a forum for city and county law enforcement and government leaders to provide updates on their organizations. The meeting details are: Zoom…… read more »
In a cardiac emergency, CPR can mean the difference between life and death. To help save lives, Wayne County EMS wants to train as many residents in CPR as possible. Wayne County EMS Director Dave Cuddeback talked with GoldsboroDailyNews.com about the community education program dubbed “One Million Compressions.” Cuddeback says the class teaches the latest CPR…… read more »
Eastern Carolina is keeping a close eye on Tropical Storm Elsa. The storm is currently about to strike Florida and then turn and make its way toward the northeast over the next few days. The current forecast has the remnants of Elsa passing over North Carolina on Thursday with conditions possibly being felt as early…… read more »
The United Way of Wayne County will hold a volunteer fair August 31st at The Maxwell Center from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. A volunteer fair, similar to a job fair, is designed for volunteer opportunities. Local nonprofits have booths that explain what they do and their volunteer needs. Door prizes will be awarded to…… read more »
Sunday afternoon’s weather was about perfect for the Fourth of July celebration in Mount Olive’s Westbrook Park. About 150 people showed up and set up their chairs and blankets in the shade of the tall pine trees. The event included live music and activities, including rides on the pickle train for the kids. The Independence…… read more »
32-year-old Anthony J. Lee of Kinston was sentenced last week to 57 months in prison and three years of supervised release for two counts of possession of a firearm by a felon. On March 25, 2021, Lee pled guilty to the charge. According to court documents and statements made during hearings, on July 11, 2019,…… read more »
