Members of the Grantham Fire Department are on the scene of a downed power line across Grantham School Road near the intersection of McArthur Pond Road. All traffic has been diverted around that area. Firefighters are waiting for the power company to respond and clear the line.… read more »
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Downed Power Line Closes Grantham School Road
Meth, Heroin Recovered During ACE Team Traffic Stop
On Friday, members of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Team pulled a vehicle over for a Chapter 20 violation in Pikeville. During the stop, illegal narcotics were reportedly found on the driver, 32-year-old James L. Barnes, III of Fremont. Barnes was arrested on charges of: Possession with Intent to Sell or Deliver…… read more »
P.D., Sheriff’s Office Pursue Justice Assistance Grant
The Goldsboro Police Department and Wayne County Sheriff’s Office are once again teaming up to go after funds from the annual Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant. The grant is worth a total of $34,766. Goldsboro Police Chief Mike West explained how the grant would be split to the city council on Tuesday. West says…… read more »
Farm Credit Farmers Market Begins Fall Hours
The fall season starts at the Farm Credit Farmers Market this week. The start of the new season means the Farmers Market will not be open on Thursdays as part of its fall hours of operation. The Farm Credit Farmers Market fall hours are: Fridays from 10 AM – 5:30 PM Saturdays from 9 AM…… read more »
WCPS Welcomes Back Students Face-To-Face In Plan B
On Tuesday, September 8, Wayne County Public Schools transitioned from Plan C, full remote, to Plan B, a hybrid of face-to-face and remote instruction. Approximately 11,460 students are taking part in Plan B, which incorporates many health and safety restrictions, including health screenings, reduced numbers of students in classrooms, and social distancing. In Plan B,…… read more »
Over 3,000 Total COVID-19 Cases Recorded in Wayne County
Wayne County has surpassed 3,000 cases of the coronavirus. According to Tuesday’s update from Wayne County Government, there have been 3,002 total positive cases of COVID-19 recorded in the county since the pandemic began. 2,442 of those cases have come from outside of congregate care facilities. There are currently an estimated 191 active cases of…… read more »
Mt. Olive Pickle Among The “Coolest Things Made In NC”
Tuesday, the NC Chamber announced that Mt. Olive Pickle Company is among the 15 semifinalists named in the inaugural “Coolest Thing Made in NC” competition. The contest started with 70+ nominees, and so far, has seen more than 12,000 votes across the state. Presented by Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc., the statewide online competition celebrates…… read more »
Watch For School Buses As Students Head Back To Class
Wayne County Public Schools will begin a modified schedule today, Tuesday, September 8, 2020. This means that school buses will be on the road as they transport students to and from schools per the modified schedule. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in recent years there were an average of 128 fatalities in…… read more »
Commissioners Approve List Of Legislative Goals
Wayne County has plenty of things it would like to see the North Carolina Legislature accomplish in the coming year. Last week, County Manager Craig Honeycutt and the Wayne County Commissioners went through the legislative goals that had been discussed for the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners. The list of goals includes: Seek funding to expand…… read more »
AFSA To Commemorate POW/MIA Day In Goldsboro
In honor of National POW/MIA Recognition Day on September 18, 2020, the Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA) Chapter 371 is hosting an inaugural series of commemorative activities to remember our nation’s prisoners of war and those service members who are missing in action. The memorial week will begin with a 12-mile Ruck March on September…… read more »
