A section of a major Goldsboro route will temporarily close this weekend for drainage improvements. Contract crews plan to close North Berkeley Boulevard (U.S. 13) near the U.S. 70 Bypass from 5 a.m. Saturday until 6 a.m. Monday to upsize a drainage pipe underneath the pavement. A detour will send drivers onto the U.S. 70 Bypass, Wayne…… read more »
Wayne County Commissioners on Tuesday were provided an update on the University of Mount Olive. Dr. Ed Croom, president of the University of Mount Olive, discussed that UMO has a state-of-the-art nursing simulator lab and has its inaugural nursing class taking place right now. The university serves students from 29 different countries and has students…… read more »
On December 30th, 2022, Members of the DWI Task Force conducted a traffic stop for a Fictitious Registration Plate. After the stop was made, K9 assistance was requested. K9 Tod positively alerted to the odor of narcotics inside the vehicle. A probable cause search was conducted, and controlled substances were located inside the vehicle and…… read more »
UNC Health Wayne shared that the first baby born at their location in 2023 was born at 12:49 a.m. Evander was born to Brea Shivar on January 3rd.… read more »
KS Bank is pleased to announce that Justin McLamb has been hired as a Commercial Relationship Manager in their Goldsboro office. In this role, McLamb will be responsible for developing new business, deposit growth, and loan production. Earl W. Worley, Jr., KS Bank President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “Justin McLamb will be an excellent…… read more »
Households in Wayne County containing a person aged 60 or more, or someone receiving disability benefits and services through the NC Division of Aging and Adult Services can apply for help covering the cost of heating their homes now through Friday, December 30, 2022. All other households can apply from Monday, January 2nd through Tuesday,…… read more »
The following schedule changes will be taking place in observance of New Year’s Day: County of Wayne Government Offices will be closed Monday, January 2, 2023 and will re-open Tuesday, January 3, 2023 for normal business hours. All branches of the Wayne County Public Library will be closed on the 2nd. All libraries will re-open…… read more »
The Governor is calling on Duke Energy to provide more information about the utility company’s decision to implement rolling outages this past weekend. The Christmas weekend brought some of the coldest weather to North Carolina. In a tweet Monday morning, Governor Cooper wrote: “Duke Energy assures me NC is in the clear now. But I’m deeply…… read more »
Christmas Eve kept firefighters in the Southern portion of Wayne County busy answering multiple emergency calls. Firefighters from Mount Olive, Dudley, and Indian Springs were dispatched to an electrical short, followed by Indian Springs firefighters receiving a single-vehicle accident call. Then while on this call they were dispatched to assist Dudley and Arrington Fire Departments…… read more »
With high winds across the area today, the Wayne County Inspections Department is on call to respond to storm-related damage. Residents who suffered electrical damage due to high winds or downed trees, and need an electrical inspection before next Wednesday, leave a voicemail for the Inspections Department at 919-731-1169. Staff are monitoring this number and…… read more »
