House Majority Leader John Bell (R-Wayne) introduced the No Veteran Left Behind Act (HB 370) on Tuesday to help improve crisis intervention and services for veterans who are suffering from mental health and substance abuse issues. The bill is also sponsored by Speaker of the House Tim Moore (R-Cleveland), Rep. George Cleveland (R-Onslow) and Rep. Charlie…… read more »
Last week, HHS’ Administration for Children and Families awarded new Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership and Early Head Start Expansion funds to 62 agencies in 32 different states and Puerto Rico. The grants will provide Early Head Start services encompassing early learning and development, health, and family well-being to 5,100 infants and toddlers and their…… read more »
March is International Women’s History Month and NCDOT is taking the opportunity to celebrate Women in Transportation. The I-42/US 70 Corridor Commission, a partnership of 5 Eastern North Carolina Counties: Johnston, Wayne, Lenoir, Craven & Carteret Counties, joins NCDOT in recognizing Linda Rouse Sutton, the first female to lead the organization. The I-42/US 70 Corridor…… read more »
More and more North Carolina residents are taking their shot. Gov. Cooper says the state’s vaccine distribution efforts are cause for optimism. Over 4.1 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in North Carolina, and almost 1/3 of the state’s adults have received at least one dose while 18.8% of the state’s residents…… read more »
Operation Unite Goldsboro holds its Spring Community Roundtable this week. The roundtable will be held in a virtual format via Zoom this Thursday, March 25th at 7 PM. Various community leaders present information from their organizations during the roundtables, with Goldsboro Police Department, Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, and representatives from the city, county and state…… read more »
The 4th Fighter Wing Medical Group is hosting a COVID-19 mass vaccine line at the Seymour Johnson Fitness Center for specific groups of authorized TRICARE beneficiaries to include Active Duty Military, Guard and Reserve members, Military dependents, and Military Retirees. On Thursday, March 25, from 7:30 a.m. to noon Eastern Time, first doses of the…… read more »
United States Department of Agriculture Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson announced Tuesday that USDA is investing $1 million to build and improve critical community facilities to benefit nearly 16 thousand rural residents in North Carolina. USDA is investing in six projects through the Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program. The assistance…… read more »
The Town of Pikeville reports it had a discharge of untreated wastewater on Monday, March 22, of an estimated 2,500 gallons at the Collections System located at 101 Ham Street. The discharge occurred from the result of a grease and debris in the lines. According to Envirolink, Inc., the untreated wastewater entered the Pikeville Plough…… read more »
North Carolina will continue to ease its coronavirus restrictions later this week. At a press briefing Tuesday, Gov. Roy Cooper said North Carolina continues to see improvements in its COVID-19 metrics. So, Gov. Cooper says the state can start easing some of its maximum occupancy limits starting this Friday, March 26, at 5 PM. Under…… read more »
Communities Supporting Schools of Wayne County is hoping you will Have a Heart for Kids! Selena Bennett, the Executive Director of Communities Supporting Schools, appeared on Jeff Farrow’s Morning Show on Goldsboro’s Greatest Hits 1150 and 98.3 to talk about putting together the virtual fundraiser during what’s been a tough year. Bennett notes the organization…… read more »
