On Monday, the Wayne County Sheriff’s ACE Team assisted Wayne County Probation and Parole with an Operation on E. New Hope Road. During the investigation, illegal narcotics and drug paraphernalia were reportedly found, and 42-year-old Joshua F. March of Goldsboro was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. March was given a…… read more »
UScellular has announced that it made a $64.3 million investment in its North Carolina network in 2020, including $28.3 million in 5G upgrades that bring customers faster data speeds, a more responsive mobile experience and the ability to connect more devices to the network at the same time. “We take the responsibility of keeping our…… read more »
If you are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine (65+, health care worker, or child care worker) and would like to receive your first dose on Monday, Wayne County has launched an online scheduling system for you to sign up for an appointment. Wayne County Public Information Officer Joel Gillie said, “As we continue to…… read more »
You may be astonished to know the lives you touch and influence. Pepper Capps Hill is an educator at the Cape Fear Museum in Wilmington. At the start of February, she posted one of her weekly educational videos for children aged 3 – 6 sharing a simple message about racism and the importance of treating everyone…… read more »
Late Thursday afternoon, Jonathan Miller and his 8-year-old daughter Madison were out enjoying the warm weather while riding their bicycle in Westbrook Park in Mount Olive.… read more »
Last week Friday, members of the Wayne County Sheriff’s ACE Team pulled a vehicle over for a Chapter 20 motor vehicle violation. Following the traffic stop, 24-year-old Ismael M. Moreno of Seven Springs was arrested for: PWIMSD Methamphetamine PWIMSD Heroin Possess Firearm by Felon Possess of Drug Paraphernalia Possess of Marijuana Moreno was given a…… read more »
Breazeale Avenue in Mount Olive is expected to be lined with cars and motorcycles this Saturday for the Unity Organization’s annual Black History Month Parade. Lineup begins at 12 PM and the parade gets underway at 1 PM. This year’s parade was scaled back due to COVID-19, and it will feature Mayor Kenneth Talton and…… read more »
At its February meeting, the N.C. Board of Transportation approved state and federal grants for safety and airfield improvement projects at 10 North Carolina airports. More than $9.5 million in state funding has been awarded for various projects that help the airports increase capacity, attract new jobs and businesses to their communities, and improve safety…… read more »
(NORTH CAROLINA NEWS NETWORK) — The flooding in eastern North Carolina may be receding, but flood insurance rates could spike for many homeowners, according to a new study released by nonprofit organization First Street Foundation. Mike Causey, Insurance Commissioner for North Carolina, tells WCTI he imagines FEMA will be looking at the losses that have…… read more »
Governor Roy Cooper announced Tuesday $282 million in loans and grants to help pay for 94 drinking water and wastewater projects statewide. The project funding was approved at the State Water Infrastructure Authority’s Feb. 10 meeting. The Authority is an independent body with primary responsibility for awarding federal and state funding for water and wastewater…… read more »
