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Thursday, September 13, 2018
News-Argus launches new website
It's not just a new design.The Goldsboro News-Argus' new website offers much more than a different look.Still found at newsargus.com, the new site is offering better access to more photography, stories and video from the newspaper staff and the community.It...
Published: Sep 13, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Shelters open for residents, animals
The Office of Emergency Services and the Wayne County Sheriff's Office urges Wayne County residents to finalize their preparations for Hurricane Florence and locate a safe place to stay sheltered by 5 p.m. today.While the storm appears to be turning...
Published: Sep 13, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Customers shop grocers' shelves bare
As Hurricane Florence approaches, store shelves are looking bare of essential items.The parking lots and aisles of stores have been packed as residents pick up items to hunker down during the storm. Stores have had to keep with the demand...
Published: Sep 13, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Dive team readies equipment for swift-water rescues
During Hurricane Matthew, 27 people were rescued from rushing water at the intersection of Wayne Memorial Drive and Country Day Road during the flash-flooding that occurred as the storm began.Those 27 people were among the numerous Wayne County residents who...
Published: Sep 13, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Wayne under flash-flood watch
The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a flash-flood watch for a portion of the Coastal Plain and Sandhills, including Wayne, Sampson and Cumberland counties, from 8 a.m. today through 8 p.m. Saturday.Wayne County also is under a tropical...
Published: Sep 13, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Fremont officials urge caution during Hurricane Florence
FREMONT -- During Hurricane Matthew in 2016, northern Wayne County escaped the kind of mass flooding that occurred south of the Neuse River in areas like Seven Springs and Mar-Mac.That does not mean that Hurricane Florence poses no threat to...
Published: Sep 13, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
State activates hotline for farmers with emergencies
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has activated its hotline to help farmers contact resources that can assist with agricultural emergencies.The toll-free number is 1-866-645-9403. The hotline operates 7 a.m. to 7 p.m."Although this storm may change course,...
Published: Sep 13, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Base aircraft deploy ahead of Hurricane Florence
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base commander Col. Donn Yates ordered the repositioning of 66 aircraft to Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana on Wednesday in advance of Hurricane Florence but decided against ordering an evacuation of base personnel.Sixty F-15E Strike...
Published: Sep 13, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Meals on Wheels makes deliveries prior to closing
Meals on Wheels volunteers turned out early Wednesday to collect provisions and start on their routes and make sure clients were safe before the storm.The situation was complicated by the fact that WAGES will be closed today and Friday, said...
Published: Sep 13, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Office of Emergency Services announces shelter locations
The Wayne County Office of Emergency Services has announced the following shelter locations for Wayne County:*Wayne Academy, 801 N. Lionel St., Goldsboro*Tommy's Road Elementary School, 1150 Tommy's Road, Goldsboro*Spring Creek High School, 4340 Indian Springs Road, Seven Springs*Carver Elementary School,...
Published: Sep 12, 2018 1:02 PM Full Story
Flash flood watch issued
The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a flash flood watch for a portion of the Coastal Plain and Sandhills, including Wayne, Sampson and Cumberland counties, for Thursday morning through Saturday evening.Wayne County remains under a hurricane watch as...
Published: Sep 12, 2018 12:43 PM Full Story
Flash flood watch issued
The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a flash flood watch for a portion of the Coastal Plain and Sandhills, including Wayne, Sampson and Cumberland counties, for Thursday morning through Saturday evening.Wayne County remains under a hurricane watch as...
Published: Sep 12, 2018 12:42 PM Full Story
'We hope for the best'
Businesses all over Goldsboro are preparing for the worst as Hurricane Florence nears North Carolina's coast.For Jernigan Furniture, the devastation from 2016's Hurricane Matthew is still fresh."The only thing that I can say is that it was devastating," Andrew Jernigan...
Published: Sep 12, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Flooding likely in several city locations
Hurricane Florence is expected to make landfall along the coast Thursday and could batter the Wayne County area with more than a foot of rain that could result in widespread flooding.Rick Fletcher, Goldsboro's public works director, said that the flooding...
Published: Sep 12, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Wayne County Public Schools closed for the week
Wayne County Public Schools will be closed today through Friday to give families and staff time to prepare for Hurricane Florence."Meteorologists and emergency officials anticipate a very serious weather event for our area," Michael Dunsmore, WCPS superintendent, said in a...
Published: Sep 12, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
News-Argus prepares to launch new website
The Goldsboro News-Argus website, online since 1997, will see a major overhaul Thursday.The new website's layout will offer more stories, photos and video. It will adjust to meet the reader's screen size, and readers can now narrow a search to...
Published: Sep 12, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Wayne under hurricane watch
A hurricane watch has been issued for Wayne, Sampson, Robeson and Bladen counties meaning that hurricane-force winds of 74 mph or greater are possible somewhere within the area within the next 48 hours as the state braces for Hurricane Florence.Counties...
Published: Sep 12, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Area events canceled, postponed
A number of events have been canceled or postponed in advance of the arrival of Hurricane Florence.The Shriners Fish Fry that was scheduled Friday is rescheduled for Oct. 26. Anyone who purchased tickets in advance will be able to use...
Published: Sep 12, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Board of Elections votes to challenge voting records subpoena
The Wayne County Board of Elections has questioned the timing and motivation behind a federal subpoena of local and statewide voting records.The board voted on Tuesday to authorize the State Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement to represent its interest...
Published: Sep 12, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Sept. 11 memorial stair climb honors fallen first responders
Students at Wayne Community College who are a part of the college's public safety division took part in the annual 9/11 tribute stair climb.The ceremony pays tribute to firefighters, rescue personnel, law enforcement and the military and remembers the first...
Published: Sep 12, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Wayne comes together on anniversary of Sept. 11
When the nation awoke on Sept. 11, 2001, everyone probably thought it was going to be just another day, but it wasn't, said Janie Jaberg, Wayne UNC Health Care president and CEO."Imagine those who woke up 17 years ago today...
Published: Sep 12, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
WCPS to close schools Wednesday instead of Thursday
Wayne County Public Schools will be closed Wednesday through Friday to give families and staff time to prepare for Hurricane Florence."Meteorologists and emergency officials anticipate a very serious weather event for our area," Michael Dunsmore, WCPS superintendent, said in a...
Published: Sep 11, 2018 2:11 PM Full Story
Wayne County under a hurricane watch
A hurricane watch has been issued for eastern North Carolina until further notice meaning that hurricane-force winds of 74 mph and higher are possible in the area within the next 48 hours as the state braces for Hurricane Florence.However,...
Published: Sep 11, 2018 2:11 PM Full Story
Now is the time to prepare
Be sure your emergency supply kits have enough bottled water and non-perishable food to sustain each family member for three to seven days. Include a weather radio, flashlight, extra batteries, toiletries, change of clothes, blankets or sleeping bag, rain gear...
Published: Sep 11, 2018 2:11 PM Full Story
Water rescue team gears up for hurricane
The last few members of the 18-person Goldsboro Fire Department water rescue team became North Carolina Swift Water Technicians just two weeks ago.On Monday, they began making preparations for their first big call to action since their formation about a...
Published: Sep 11, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Wayne prepares for brunt of the storm
With Hurricane Florence anticipated to hit coastal North Carolina Thursday, Goldsboro and Wayne County emergency personnel are putting the lessons learned from Hurricane Matthew in 2016 to use in mitigating the storm's impact.As of 5 p.m. Monday, the Category 4...
Published: Sep 11, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
School closings, plans announced
As Hurricane Florence approaches North Carolina's coast, Wayne County Public Schools, Wayne Community College and the University of Mount Olive will continue to monitor the storm's progress throughout the week to provide updates on scheduling and classes.Ken Derksen, communications and...
Published: Sep 11, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Annual school performance grades released
While nearly half of Wayne County Public Schools received a D or F from the 2017-18 North Carolina annual school performance grade accountability report, Assistant Superintendent David Lewis said the report might not tell the whole story."The letter grade system...
Published: Sep 11, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Monday, September 10, 2018
Goldsboro teacher travels to Amsterdam
Lauren Jennings of Goldsboro, a K-8 art teacher at Arendell Parrott Academy in Kinston, received a grant for summer study and traveled to Amsterdam.The school-funded independent study of painting techniques will be beneficial in her classroom, she said."I was looking...
Published: Sep 10, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Residents approved for hurricane disaster grants
ReBuild North Carolina has awarded more than $9,400 to two applicants in Wayne County whose homes were damaged in Hurricane Matthew.The grants are through North Carolina's Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery, CDBG-DR, funding."We recently received final approval from HUD for...
Published: Sep 10, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Cures for the Colors benefit set
Four years ago, M.F. Jr. and Faye McCullen were looking for a way to help pay forward the help their son, Chad, a cancer survivor, received from Cures for the Colors.They have done so over the past three years through...
Published: Sep 10, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Preparing a disaster supply kit
The National Weather Service recommends getting supplies before a hurricane becomes a threat. • Water, at least a three-day supply, one gallon per person per day• Food, at least a three-day supply of nonperishable, easy-to-prepare foods• Flashlight• Battery powered...
Published: Sep 10, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Wayne County braces for Hurricane Florence
Stores were busy Sunday as shoppers stocked up on water and other staples as the state braces for the possible onslaught of Hurricane Florence by the end of the week."It has been busy all day," said Scott Tyson, grocery manager...
Published: Sep 10, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Sunday, September 9, 2018
9/11 memorial services set for Tuesday
Wayne UNC Health Care, Wayne Community College and Rosewood High School are planning ceremonies Tuesday to commemorate to the anniversary of the devastating Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks that claimed nearly 3,000 lives.Wayne UNC Health Care will host a ceremony...
Published: Sep 9, 2018 7:48 AM Full Story
Crowds crow over the 5th annual N.C. Poultry Festival
Will Myers bounded excitedly over toward a black and gold Trans Am lined up for the N.C. Poultry Festival's third annual Center Street Car show.Too short to look into the car, the 6-year-old's grandfather, Danny Stanley, scooped him into his...
Published: Sep 9, 2018 7:34 AM Full Story
State seeks to quash federal subpoenas for voting records
The State Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement Friday authorized state Attorney General Josh Stein "to take any and all necessary steps to quash a grand jury subpoena -- and any associated subpoenas" -- for state voting records.It also authorized...
Published: Sep 9, 2018 7:24 AM Full Story
Jernigan turns corner after bone marrow transplant
The Southern Wayne High School student who has been undergoing treatment since being diagnosed with cancer, coupled with a recent bone marrow surgery, received some good news this past week.The road so far has been riddled with setbacks and challenges,...
Published: Sep 9, 2018 7:20 AM Full Story
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