Tag Archives: Wayne County
North Carolina Launches Memorial Day "Click It or Ticket" Campaign
RALEIGH, NC - As Memorial Day travelers prepare to hit the road for the unofficial start of summer, state and local law enforcement agencies across North Carolina are urging drivers and passengers to ...
May 18, 2026
Relay For Life of Wayne County Brings Community Together in Fight Against Cancer
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - Community members gathered Friday evening at the Wayne County Fairgrounds for the 2026 Relay For Life of Wayne County, an event dedicated to celebrating cancer survivors, honoring...
May 17, 2026
Wayne County Day Reporting Center Warns Residents About Scam Calls Demanding Money
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - The Wayne County Day Reporting Center is warning residents to be on alert after multiple reports of scammers impersonating DRC staff and local law enforcement officials in an atte...
May 14, 2026
Parent Charged After Handgun Found at Eastern Wayne Elementary
GOLDSBORO, NC - A Goldsboro woman is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after a handgun was discovered on the campus of Eastern Wayne Elementary School earlier this week. According to authorities, ...
May 09, 2026
Wayne County Commissioners Push for Expanded Property Tax Relief for Elderly and Disabled Residents
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - The Wayne County Board of Commissioners has unanimously approved a resolution calling on the North Carolina General Assembly to expand property tax relief programs for elderly and...
May 07, 2026
Wayne County Lifts Burn Ban as State Eases Restrictions Across North Carolina
Wayne County, N.C. - Residents in Wayne County can once again conduct outdoor burning after local officials lifted the countywide burn ban, aligning with the state's decision to ease restrictions in m...
May 02, 2026
Wayne County Leaders Proclaim May as Mental Health Awareness Month, Highlighting Support and Early Intervention
Wayne County, N.C. - Local leaders are recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month, reinforcing the importance of emotional well-being and access to support across the community. This week, the G...
May 02, 2026
Wayne County Leaders Push for Regional Sewer Authority to Support Growth and Control Costs
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - Local leaders across Wayne County are taking a major step toward improving sewer infrastructure, controlling rising costs, and preparing for future growth through a proposed regio...
May 01, 2026
Weekend Rain Falls Short as Drought Persists; Statewide Burn Ban Remains in Effect
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Rain that moved through eastern North Carolina over the weekend brought only limited relief to an ongoing drought, with state officials warning that much more precipitation is needed...
Apr 27, 2026
Wayne County Commissioners Pass Resolution Opposing Property Tax Limits, Cite Service Impacts and Unfunded Mandates
WAYNE COUNTY, NC - The Wayne County Board of Commissioners voted 5-1 to approve Resolution 2026-6, formally opposing efforts to limit or cap county property tax authority, during their April 21 meetin...
Apr 26, 2026