Wayne County was spared some of the worst damage from Tropical Storm Isaias. Isaias started to impact Wayne County late Monday night as hurricane. By early Tuesday morning, Isaias had been downgraded to a tropical storm. The National Weather Service Office in Raleigh reports a wind gust of 47 mph was recorded in Wayne County…… read more »
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Wayne County Avoids Worst Of Isaias (PHOTOS & VIDEO)
Wayne County Closes Emergency Shelters
Wayne County has closed both emergency shelters as of 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. The Wayne County Emergency Operations Center is now closed as well.… read more »
Wayne County Opening Two Shelters For Isaias
Wayne County will be opening two shelter locations in Wayne County for individuals during Isaias. The following shelters will open Monday, August 3, 2020 at 7 p.m.: Meadow Lane Elementary School at 3500 E Ash St, Goldsboro, NC 27534 Spring Creek Middle School at 3579 South NC-111, Seven Springs, NC 28578 Due to the COVID-19…… read more »
State Of Emergency Declared In Wayne County Ahead Of Isaias
A State of Emergency has been declared in Wayne County due to Tropical Storm Isaias. Wayne County Board of Commissioners Chair Ray Mayo signed the State of Emergency proclamation Monday afternoon. It covers all areas within the jurisdiction of Wayne County. There are no restrictions due to the declaration at this time. Click here to…… read more »
Governor: Stay On High Alert As Dangerous Weather Moves In
While it appears Isaias may strike North Carolina as just a tropical storm as opposed to a hurricane, Gov. Roy Cooper says the storm still needs to be taken seriously. North Carolina Emergency Management Director Mike Sprayberry says you can expect widespread power outages as the storm passes. Sprayberry says if you’re power goes out:…… read more »
City Operating On A Two-Hour Delay On Tuesday
Due to the prediction of inclement weather as a result of Tropical Storm Isaias, the City of Goldsboro will open at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 4. Residents are encouraged to monitor the City’s website, Facebook, Twitter and local media outlets for additional information regarding closings and delays.… read more »
Duke Energy Urges Customers To Prepare Ahead Of Isaias
With North Carolina and South Carolina possibly in the path of Tropical Isaias, Duke Energy is preparing for potential power outages and encouraging customers to do the same. Isaias is forecasted to impact Florida on Saturday and Sunday, and the Carolinas on Monday and Tuesday. “We know many of our customers are spending lots of time…… read more »
WCC Closed Tuesday Morning
Due to the predicted impacts of Tropical Storm Isaias, Wayne Community College will be closed from 10:00 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3 until noon on Tuesday, Aug. 4.… read more »
Wayne County Government Offices To Close At 4 P.M. Today
County Manager Craig Honeycutt has announced that all Wayne County Government Offices will be closing at 4 p.m. today, August 3, 2020 in advance of Tropical Storm Isaias. A decision on tomorrow’s schedule will be made at a later time. The safety of the county’s employees and visitors is important, and this closure will allow…… read more »
Goldsboro City Council Meeting Canceled Due To Storm
The Goldsboro City Council was scheduled to meet on Monday, August 3, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Due to the potential of inclement weather from Hurricane/Tropical Storm Isaias the meeting has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled Council Meeting is Monday, August 17, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the Large…… read more »
