Wayne County Animal Services will be hosting four rabies clinics to encourage residents to have their pets vaccinated for only $5. North Carolina General Statute 130A-185 requires that any owner of a dog, cat or ferret shall have their animal vaccinated by four months of age and keep the animal currently vaccinated against rabies. Residents…… read more »
A frost advisory is in effect from 2 am to 9 am Tuesday. The temperatures are expected to drop as low as 33 degrees resulting in frost formation. The advisory includes central North Carolina including Wayne County. Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the…… read more »
Firefighters from Dudley Volunteer Fire Department along with EMS Station 8 were dispatched to the scene of a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Outlaw Road and Old Mount Olive Highway. The driver of the C&M Plumbing truck wasn’t injured in the crash, but several people in the van were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries to be checked…… read more »
Community agencies from across Wayne County and North Carolina work year-round to bring awareness and resources to families in the community. Wayne C.A.R.E.S (Coalition on Abuse, Resilience, Education and Support) is one of those organizations bringing awareness to child abuse prevention, how to become a resilient community, educating the community, and providing support where needed.…… read more »
Goldsboro City Councilman Charles Gaylor says it could be “transformative” for Goldsboro. The Chairwoman of the County Board of Commissioners calls it “an integral building block for the future of not only our county but the entire southeast region of North Carolina.” It’s the idea of rail service between Wilmington and Goldsboro. The County Commissioners…… read more »
Wayne County broke ground on a new detention facility Thursday. The new lockup will be next to the Carey A. Winders Detention Center on North William Street. Commissioners will meet Tuesday, March 21 to discuss funding for a new DSS/Health facility. The commissioners are expected to set a Public Hearing for April 4th to discuss…… read more »
HERDI South has named Wayne Community College President Patty Pfeiffer to its advisory board. The HERDI (Higher Education Research and Development Institute) South is an organization that links corporate America with community colleges. Its advisory board consists of 40 members from 11 southern states, representing more than 275 community and technical colleges. As a member,…… read more »
Dr. Raymond E. Smith Jr. has announced his intention to run for Goldsboro’s mayor in the city’s2023 municipal election.Smith, a Goldsboro native and Goldsboro High School graduate, said he is running for mayorbecause he wants to use his extensive governmental and public service experience to help restoreGoldsboro’s Grandeur.He said restoring the city starts with bringing…… read more »
Two Solar farms planned for Wayne County were delayed this week when public concerns about pollution and property values were aired in front of the County Board of Commissioners. “I know I can’t stop this,” said Larry Grady, a retired electrician who would be living next door to one of the solar farms. Grady lives…… read more »
Shortly before noon Monday, firefighters from Mar-Mac, Dudley, Arrington, Thoroughfare and Mount Olive along with EMS Station 3 responded to a working structure fire on Sundance Place between Durham Lake Road and Sandhill Drive. Firefighters used several small attack hand lines to gain control over the blaze. The office’s OES was called to assist in…… read more »
