Monday, October 10, 2016
County leaders address lingering issues after Matthew
Officials said Monday afternoon Wayne County is experiencing historical flooding due to Hurricane Matthew, and the Neuse River is expected to crest at nearly 29 feet Tuesday at 2 p.m. Water will then recede to around 27 feet, and could...Published: Oct 10, 2016 6:35 PM Full Story
Prison evacuated due to flooding
Neuse Correctional Institution was evacuated Monday due to flooding from Hurricane Matthew, according to a press release from the North Carolina Joint Information Center. The release said 797 inmates were evacuated and relocated to other facilities within the state prison...Published: Oct 10, 2016 5:33 PM Full Story
UPDATE: Grocery stores, restaurants, gas station remain open
UPDATE -- Harris Teeter on Wayne Memorial Drive is now closed. Stores, restaurants and gas stations throughout Goldsboro are open or preparing to open today. Due to the loss of electricity or other complications, many throughout the city and along...Published: Oct 10, 2016 12:21 PM Full Story
Businesses on Ash Street extensively damaged
The mud-covered floor of The Cloth Barn revealed a haunting, 17-year-old photo just two days after Hurricane Matthew left its mark. Elizabeth Bridgers, owner of the fabric store, found a 1999 picture of the red-colored Cloth Barn, which was taken shortly...Published: Oct 10, 2016 11:38 AM Full Story
Neuse expected to reach 28 feet by noon
Wayne County officials said at 10:30 a.m. the Neuse River at Goldsboro was at 25.67 feet and by noon is expected to reach 28 feet -- 10 feet above flood stage. Voluntary evacuations are under way and boat rescues are...Published: Oct 10, 2016 11:07 AM Full Story
Wayne County schools close for remainder of the week
Due to rising river levels, all Wayne County Public Schools' campuses and administrative offices will be closed for the remainder of the week for students and staff. All schools are closed and off limits to students and staff until further...Published: Oct 10, 2016 10:47 AM Full Story
Southbound lane of U.S. 117 is closed due to flooding
The southbound lane of U.S. 117 at the Neuse River has been closed because of flooding.Both northbound and southbound traffic on U.S. 117 between Arrington Bridge Road and the Old Mount Olive Highway are now sharing the northbound lanes.All lanes...Published: Oct 10, 2016 10:13 AM Full Story
Campers 'lose everything' after water rises at Busco
Some lost a motorcycle. Some left behind four-wheelers. Some lost their entire home. Several RVs and mobile homes from Busco Beach took up residence in the parking lot at the Food Lion in Mar-Mac Sunday after being forced to evacuate...Published: Oct 10, 2016 10:05 AM Full Story
Flooding expected to reach record highs
Major flooding is expected along the Neuse River after Hurricane Matthew dumped anywhere from 9 to 15.24 inches of rain on Wayne County. The volume of water that swept across parts of the county has the potential to be record-setting...Published: Oct 10, 2016 10:05 AM Full Story
Wayne reels from impact
Much of Wayne County remains flooded and one person has died after Hurricane Matthew dumped approximately 16 inches of rain on Wayne County over the weekend. At least 31,000 residents remained without power this morning, according to Duke Progress Energy...Published: Oct 10, 2016 10:05 AM Full Story
Schools closed at least through Tuesday
Nearly half of the public schools in Wayne County were still without power Sunday afternoon, as district officials canceled classes for today, later extending that through Tuesday, with the superintendent spending the latter part of the weekend assessing the situation...Published: Oct 10, 2016 10:04 AM Full Story
Absentee ballot meetings planned
The Wayne County Board of Elections has set a series of meetings to approve the applications for absentee ballots for the Tuesday, Nov. 8, general election. The meetings, which will start at 5 p.m., will be held at the Wayne...Published: Oct 10, 2016 10:04 AM Full Story
Stay safe, follow these tips in using chain saws
RALEIGH -- As North Carolina cleans up after Hurricane Matthew, residents should take precautions to ensure their safety as fallen limbs and trees are being cleared away from roads, houses and yards., officials with the state's Joint Information Center. Before...Published: Oct 10, 2016 10:04 AM Full Story
Major flooding expected as river swells
Major flooding is expected along the Neuse River after Hurricane Matthew dumped anywhere from 9 to 15.24 inches of rain on Wayne County. The volume of water that swept across parts of the county has the potential to be record-setting...Published: Oct 10, 2016 7:17 AM Full Story