Friday afternoon, the Arrington Fire Department and Wayne County EMS were dispatched to the scene of a two vehicle accident on Arrington Bridge Road at the intersection of Casey Sawmill Road. Two vehicles sideswiped each other forcing this vehicle off the road and into a ditch while the second vehicle traveled about a quarter of a mile before coming to…… read more »
The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice will resume limited visitation at all the state’s prisons and in its juvenile justice facilities effective Oct. 1 with significant restrictions due to the pandemic. Visitation was suspended in all ACJJ facilities statewide on March 16. “As Governor Cooper gradually eases restrictions in North Carolina, we will…… read more »
Are you looking for a great new career opportunity? If so, Butterball wants to talk to you! Butterball is hosting a drive-thru job fair at NC Career Works, 2006 Wayne Memorial Drive in Goldsboro. The job fair will be held on Tuesday, September 29, from 9 AM – 12 PM. Visit www.careers.butterball.com to apply for…… read more »
Harvest time has arrived at the University of Mount Olive’s Kornegay Student Farm. Over the next week, approximately 60 UMO students will get plenty of fresh air and a little dirt under their fingernails as they harvest this year’s crop of sweet potatoes. “Most of the students will be new to the process,” said Assistant…… read more »
Highway 111 South was shut down Friday afternoon following a head-on crash on the Neuse River bridge near River Road. Firefighters from Indian Springs and Elroy as well as with EMS units were dispatched to the scene of the collision that sent both drivers to the hospital with injuries. Firefighters from Elroy set up traffic control and detours at St.…… read more »
As of Friday, the Wayne County Health Department has received notification of 3,186 total positive cases of COVID-19. 112 of these cases have been attributed to congregate living facilities and 2,622 are cases from outside any type of congregate facility. 2,945 of the 3,186 individuals who tested positive are now considered recovered, leaving an estimated…… read more »
Wayne County Public Library has received an $11,560 LSTA Planning Grant from the State Library of North Carolina. Director, Donna Phillips, says “This planning grant will allow the library to work with an experienced consultant to develop a comprehensive strategic plan for library facilities for the county.” The purpose of the plan will be to…… read more »
Wayne County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. James Merrill shared the following memo with WCPS staff on Thursday following Gov. Roy Coopers announcement regarding reopening elementary schools in the state: Today Governor Cooper announced that public school districts will have the option to move to “Plan A” for grades K-5 as early as October 5. The…… read more »
With the leaves slowly starting their annual color change across the land, little objects like this butterfly are becoming more noticeable around the yards and garden area. Our photographer Bobby Williams spotted this butterfly lying still for a few short moments as it took in the cool weather of a late summer afternoon.… read more »
Goldsboro Police make a meth arrest while patrolling near a local hotel. Tuesday evening, officers with the GPD’s Gang Suppression Unit and Selective Enforcement Unit were conducting a foot patrol near the Econo Lodge on the 700 block of Corporate Drive. Two individuals were charged as a result of an investigation in the parking lot…… read more »
