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 »
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Rain To Continue Thursday, Flash Flood Warning Issued
PET OF THE WEEK: Heinz Powered By Jackson & Sons
Check out the ears on this cute fella! Heinz is a Carolina dog-mix. He is a little over 1-year-old. Heinz has been at the shelter since August and is waiting to find his forever home. Click here to view all the pets available for adoption through Wayne County Animal Services. The Wayne County Animal Shelter is…… read more »
WCC Continues Nursing Exam Success
Wayne Community College’s nursing graduates continue to give the college bragging rights. All 29 members of the college’s Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) class of 2020 passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) on their first attempt. The last class also had a 100 percent pass rate. The 2016-2018 classes had a trending passage average of…… read more »
WCC Honors Its Veterans
The local college celebrates its students, faculty and staff that served in the United States Armed Forces. On a Veterans Day that looked a little different due to the pandemic, Wayne Community College took to its Facebook page where it shared the stories of veterans connected to the campus. WCC Facilities and Grounds Superintendent Chris…… read more »
Arts Council Hosts Gingerbread Workshops & Contest
The Arts Council of Wayne County welcomes the return of its annual Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibit this month. RE/MAX Complete is sponsoring the event. “We’re excited to partner with RE/Max again this year to host the gingerbread house events, which have become a popular holiday tradition for local families throughout the years,” said Georgia…… read more »
Wayne UNC Offers New, More Comfortable Mammogram
Wayne UNC Health Care has introduced a curved compression system for patients receiving mammograms, offering enhanced comfort and accuracy. The Hologic SmartCurve™ system has a curved surface that mirrors the shape of a woman’s breasts to reduce pinching and allow better distribution of force over the entire breast during a mammogram. It can be used…… read more »
A Day To Honor Our Nation’s Veterans
Today is Veterans Day, a day for honoring those who served in the United States Armed Forces. This month, the Goldsboro City Council approved its annual Veterans Day Proclamation. The proclamation states: “Through their commitment to freedom, America’s veterans have lifted millions of lives and made our country and the world more secure.” …… read more »
Eta Remnants To Bring Rain, Possible Flooding To N.C.
The area is battening down the hatches as the remnants of Hurricane Eta approach North Carolina. The remnants of the storm mixing with a cold front may bring widespread showers and isolated thunderstorms today through Thursday. The National Weather Service says 2 – 3 inches of rainfall are possible in the Wayne County area with…… read more »
City, County Offices Closed For Veterans Day
In honor of Veterans Day, Goldsboro city government offices will be closed Wednesday, November 11. There will be no changes to the solid waste collection schedule. There will be no bulk waste pickup on Wednesday. Wayne County will observe the following schedule changes this week in observance of Veterans Day: County of Wayne Government Offices…… read more »
Cooper: State To Remain Paused In Phase 3
North Carolina will remain paused in Phase 3 of its reopening plan. Gov. Roy Cooper made the announcement Tuesday as the state saw another 2,582 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 added in the past 24 hours. Gov. Cooper is also lowering the indoor gather size limit from 25 down to just 10 persons. The restrictions are…… read more »
