Tag Archives: Wayne County
Multiple Fire Departments Respond to Friday House Fire Near Mount Olive
WAYNE COUNTY, NC - A large emergency response was dispatched Friday afternoon after a house caught fire in the 100 block of Maggie Road, off Indian Springs Road, near Mount Olive. Firefighters from th...
Jul 19, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Wayne County; Flash Flooding Reported in Region
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Wayne County until midnight as powerful storms move southeast across the region. At 11:08 p.m....
Jul 12, 2026
Governor Stein Signs 'Jaleeyah's Law,' Strengthening North Carolina's Gang Suppression Efforts
RALEIGH, N.C. - The memory of 13-year-old Jaleeyah Tune will now be permanently linked to North Carolina's fight against gang violence after Governor Josh Stein signed House Bill 1173, known as "Jalee...
Jul 06, 2026
Wayne County Announces Independence Day Holiday Closures
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - Wayne County government has announced office and facility closures in observance of the Independence Day holiday. County government offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, and w...
Jun 30, 2026
Animal Services Temporarily Closed to the Public for Facility Repairs
Wayne County, NC - Effective immediately, Wayne County Animal Services is closed to the public until further notice while necessary repairs are completed at the facility. During this temporary closure...
Jun 11, 2026
Wayne County Benefits from Regional Economic Development Initiative That Helped Create More Than 2,100 Jobs Across Southeastern North Carolina
WAYNE COUNTY, NC - A regional economic development initiative backed by $7.5 million in state funding is paying dividends across southeastern North Carolina, including right here in Wayne County. Acco...
Jun 09, 2026
United Way of Wayne County Adopts New Strategy to Combat Poverty, Sets Goal to Help 12,000 Achieve Financial Stability by 2035
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - United Way of Wayne County (UWWC) has taken a significant step in its organizational evolution, with its Board of Directors approving a new strategic direction aimed at addressing th...
Jun 05, 2026
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