Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Police: Man died Saturday after his car was swept away
Goldsboro police are waiting until the family can be notified before releasing the identity of a 54-year-old man they say died in his truck Saturday after trying to drive through rushing water during Hurricane Matthew. Witnesses said the victim's car...Published: Oct 11, 2016 8:41 PM Full Story
Air mail - Goldsboro News-Argus flies papers in to Mount Olive
With the Neuse River cresting at 2 p.m. today and flooding intensifying throughout Wayne County, many people in the southern part of the county are cut off from information on the storm. Many in the Mount Olive area are without...Published: Oct 11, 2016 5:42 PM Full Story
County: River will top out over 30 feet
Wayne County first responders have conducted approximately 853 water rescues -- 125 in the city alone -- since Hurricane Matthew first impacted the area, according to a county news release. The county's 911 center has received an average of 300...Published: Oct 11, 2016 5:12 PM Full Story
County residents asked not to bring recycling to convenience sites
Wayne County residents are being asked not to bring their recycling to any of the county's 13 convenience sites until further notice. Eight of the sites are without power because of Hurricane Matthew and cannot compact household waste. This impacts the...Published: Oct 11, 2016 1:20 PM Full Story
Neuse River breaks flood record
The Neuse River has set a new record flood stage level of 28.94 feet and is predicted to reach 29.4 feet prior to midnight. The old record was 28.9 feet. The flood stage level is 18 feet. The river had...Published: Oct 11, 2016 11:31 AM Full Story
County officials: Heed road closures
Wayne County officials are urging everyone to stay off flooded roads and not go around roads that are closed by the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The officials say disregarding the cautionary measures place a hazard not only to the citizen's...Published: Oct 11, 2016 11:12 AM Full Story
Water boil advisory
A boil water advisory has been extended until further notice for all customers of Belfast-Patetown Sanitary District, Eastern Wayne Sanitary District, Northwestern Wayne Sanitary District, Southeastern Wayne Sanitary District, Southwestern Wayne Sanitary District, Fork Township Sanitary District, the towns of...Published: Oct 11, 2016 10:03 AM Full Story
Thousands still without power
More than 30,000 Wayne County residents are still without electricity with more customers experiencing power losses late Monday. Duke Progress Energy and Tri-County Electric estimate that electric outages could continue the remainder of the week and potentially through Sunday....Published: Oct 11, 2016 10:03 AM Full Story
Goldsboro water system remains intact
The city of Goldsboro water system remains intact and no water line ruptures or boil-water advisories have been issued, city officials say. Scott Stevens, Goldsboro city manager, confirmed that no water line breaks have occurred and water supplies remain...Published: Oct 11, 2016 10:03 AM Full Story
Family rides out storm, awaits Neuse's crest
ROSEWOOD -- In the midst of a storm that tossed Shell Davis' emotions back and forth between "helpless and hopeless at the same time," he described the weekend's experience like a scene from "Titanic." "I could actually see the whitecaps...Published: Oct 11, 2016 10:03 AM Full Story
County prepares for river's crest
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 today at 2 p.m. As of 6 a.m. today, the Neuse River was...Published: Oct 11, 2016 10:03 AM Full Story
Tornado confirmed near Walnut Creek
A tornado touched down Saturday afternoon near Walnut Creek, near and along U.S. 70, downing trees, damaging roofs and a camper. At least one billboard was destroyed, but injuries were reported. The National Weather Service confirmed the EF0 tornado with...Published: Oct 11, 2016 10:03 AM Full Story
New members join University of Mount Olive board
MOUNT OLIVE-- Edward Cromartie Sr., Roger Davis, Grey Morgan, and Dean Rouse are the newest members of the University of Mount Olive Foundation Board. The Foundation, which was formed in early 2004, has been active in its efforts to...Published: Oct 11, 2016 10:03 AM Full Story
Neuse Correctional Institution evacuated
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 by bus and relocated to other facilities within...Published: Oct 11, 2016 10:03 AM Full Story
Breast cancer awareness event Thursday
Wayne Memorial Hospital will transform its front lawn this week into a sea of pink, in commemoration of breast cancer awareness month. "50 Shades of Pink" will be held on Thursday evening, Oct. 13, from 6 to 8 p.m., as...Published: Oct 11, 2016 10:03 AM Full Story
County water advisory extended
A boil water advisory has been extended until further notice for all customers of Belfast-Patetown Sanitary District, Eastern Wayne Sanitary District, Northwestern Wayne Sanitary District, Southeastern Wayne Sanitary District, Southwestern Wayne Sanitary District, Fork Township Sanitary District, the towns of...Published: Oct 11, 2016 9:14 AM Full Story