Tag Archives: Wayne County
Dudley Fire Department Adds New Brush Truck to Fleet
DUDLEY, N.C. - The Dudley Fire Department has added a brand-new brush truck to its fleet, replacing a vehicle that has served the department for more than two decades. Members of the department recent...
Aug 25, 2026
Heat Advisory Issued as Heat Index Values Could Reach 107 Degrees
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Residents across portions of central and eastern North Carolina are being urged to take precautions as dangerous heat and humidity are expected to push heat index values as high as 1...
Aug 12, 2026
Wayne County Recognizes 2026 Summer Youth Employment Program Participants
Wayne County, NC - Wayne County wrapped up its 2026 Summer Youth Employment Program, recognizing 40 local high school and college students who spent the summer working in County government. More than ...
Aug 09, 2026
Heavy Rain Expected to Bring Flash Flood Risk Through Friday
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - Residents across eastern North Carolina should prepare for a prolonged period of heavy rain and possible flooding on Thursday and Friday. A slow-moving front that has lingered ove...
Jul 22, 2026
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