Health care workers have been on the very front line in the battle against COVID-19. It’s not an easy job, with workers at the local hospital bravely facing their duties of keeping their community healthy and safe during the pandemic. Thursday, Wayne UNC Health Care held a ceremony to honor that dedication of its employees…… read more »
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Wayne UNC Remembers Loved Ones Lost Due To COVID-19
State Of The Community: Mayor Updates On City’s Progress
Goldsboro moves forward despite the COVID-19 pandemic. That from Mayor Chuck Allen during the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce’s annual State of the Community event. Allen praised the completion of the Center Street streetscape project in Downtown Goldsboro. Mayor Allen says the downtown area continues to grow, and the city is looking forward to the…… read more »
Car Wash This Saturday To Raise Funds For Thanksgiving Meals
A Wayne Community College class will hold a car wash this Saturday to raise funds to feed those in need this Thanksgiving. WCC Basic Law Enforcement Training Class 77 will wash cars for monetary donations from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 14 on the college’s campus at 3000 Wayne Memorial Drive in Goldsboro.…… read more »
WCPS To Continue Remote Instruction On Friday
Due to the threat of river flooding and potential road closures caused by high water in localized areas, Wayne County Public Schools will remain in remote instruction for all students, Friday, November 13. Curbside meal pickup will be available for families at the 15 designated school sites. For more information, go to www.waynecountyschools.org. … read more »
Heavy Rains Deluge North Carolina Roadways
A significant amount of rainfall spawned by two colliding weather systems has impacted several regions of North Carolina, prompting hundreds of road closures, a few interstate shutdowns and some bridge washouts today. More roads may close overnight. The N.C. Department of Transportation recommends extreme caution if you must drive as conditions are changing rapidly. Roads…… read more »
Wayne County Closing Offices At 4 PM
County of Wayne Government Offices will be closing at 4pm today, Thursday, November 12. This early closing will allow county staff members to return home safely before sunset with flooded roads impacting our County. All offices will re-open tomorrow for regular business hours.… read more »
Neuse River Expected To Hit Major Flood Stage
The Neuse River is rising quickly! With several inches of rain already soaking the Wayne County area, the Neuse River near Goldsboro is expected to approach flood stage by late Thursday or early Friday. The river is currently expected to crest around 25-feet in Major Flood Stage by late Friday. Flooding is already reported across…… read more »
Goldsboro Extends Deadline For Small Business Grants
There’s more time for small businesses in Goldsboro to apply for the city’s COVID-19 grant program. Goldsboro has extended the application deadline until Friday, November 20th. The city had set aside $100,000 from its CARES Act allocation to assist small businesses impacted by the pandemic. According to the city, 12 businesses have already been selected…… read more »
WCPS Transitioning To Remote Learning For Remainder Of Thursday
Due to the increased threat of flooding and pooled water on roadways later in the day, Wayne County Public Schools is transitioning all students to remote instruction today, Thursday, November 12. Schools will begin dismissing students as early as 10 am and as buses are available to begin their routes. Families are welcome to go to…… read more »
Rain To Continue Thursday, Flash Flood Warning Issued
A Flood Warning and Flash Flood Warning are now in effect for Wayne County. That’s on top of the Flash Flood Watch that has been issued for Wayne County until 7 PM this evening. A cold front is mixing with moisture from Tropical Storm Eta in the Gulf of Mexico, and that’s leading to another day of rain and…… read more »
