Friday, October 14, 2016
Water advisory dropped in two areas
A boil-water advisory for several Wayne County water districts has been lifted as of 4 p.m. Friday. Customers serviced by the Southwestern Wayne Sanitary District and Southern Wayne Sanitary District remain under a boil-water advisory until further notice, according to...Published: Oct 14, 2016 4:48 PM Full Story
Outages linger in hardest hit areas
Tri-County Electric visited some of the worst-flooded areas of Wayne County Friday to assess damage to the electric system and determine whether repairs can be made. Close to 500 customers are still without power, primarily in the Mar-Mac, Seven Springs...Published: Oct 14, 2016 4:46 PM Full Story
Gift wrapped in kindness
All Shy'Miya McGee wanted for her birthday was a party.And that's what the 7-year-old got on Friday when a teenager at the shelter befriended her. "It kind of broke my heart when she told me it was her birthday, and...Published: Oct 14, 2016 3:50 PM Full Story
Shootings leave three people injured
There were two shootings Thursday night that left three people injured, according to police reports. The first happened just before 7 p.m. in the 1200 block of North Greenleaf Street. According to the report, Edward Earl Johnson, 22, of...Published: Oct 14, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Today is the deadline to register to vote
Today at 5 p.m. is the deadline to register to vote in the Tuesday, Nov. 8, general election. The deadline for civilian absentee by mail requests is 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1. One-stop early voting begins Thursday, Oct. 20,...Published: Oct 14, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Schools to stay closed until next week
Wayne County Public Schools superintendent Dr. Michael Dunsmore is working to get schools back open after Hurricane Matthew -- even if it's on a staggered schedule. Officials announced late Thursday afternoon that schools will remain closed through mid-week. Schools will...Published: Oct 14, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Paw N Hand works to rescue animals
When Rico was rescued from his flooded home off Brock Street Thursday, he had just a tiny piece of dry ground he had been living on. He had not eaten since Saturday, and he was dehydrated. If he had not...Published: Oct 14, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Meals on Wheels struggles to deliver
WAGES Meals on Wheels volunteers could not safely deliver meals to the homebound Monday and Tuesday because of downed trees and power lines and flooding. They were able to deliver some meals Wednesday. "We can't get across the river...Published: Oct 14, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Governor tours disaster areas
North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory dropped into Goldsboro by helicopter Thursday to take a brief tour of several flooded areas just outside the city's core. McCrory was escorted in a car driven by Wayne County Sheriff Larry Pierce, stopping...Published: Oct 14, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Livelihoods threatened as businesses look at losses
Andrew Jernigan walked through his family's furniture store showroom Wednesday looking over stacked couches, loveseats, chairs and wood furniture wrapped in plastic. Even though efforts were made to save the merchandise shortly after Hurricane Matthew, it wasn't enough. The...Published: Oct 14, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Wayne Community College pushes back 'Fall II' registration
Wayne Community College, closed all week in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, has also pushed back dates for its "Fall II" condensed college credit courses. Students can sign up and pay tuition and fees on Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 17-18,...Published: Oct 14, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Storm causes million gallon sewer spill in Mount Olive
MOUNT OLIVE -- Up to one million gallons of untreated wastewater spilled over the weekend from the town's wastewater treatment plant. The spill was the result of Hurricane Matthew's torrential rains, subsequent flooding and loss of power at the...Published: Oct 14, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Power outages remain in some areas
According to a Duke Energy Progress map of power outages, as of Thursday at 2 p.m. there were 1,610 outages remaining in Wayne County. Additionally, press release from Bob Kornegay, manager of marketing and member services for Tri-County Electric,...Published: Oct 14, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Motorcycle rider injured in accident with dump truck
A man on a motorcycle laid his bike over and slid under a dump truck after allegedly not seeing a stop sign at the corner of George Street and Spruce Street on Wednesday around 2 p.m. The motorcyclist, Damon Rhodes,...Published: Oct 14, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Free pet food
Diamonds in the Ruff Canine Rescue is helping victims of Hurricane Matthew by distributing free dog and cat food Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. at Pet Supplies Plus. Anyone wanting to make...Published: Oct 14, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Art installation ceremony postponed
The city of Goldsboro's public art installation ceremony has been postponed until Friday, Oct. 21, at 1 p.m. The ceremony, delayed in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, will include words from public officials and others involved in adding art sculptures...Published: Oct 14, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Pets rescued in flood need their families to find them
When Rico was rescued from his flooded home off Brock Street Thursday, he had just a tiny piece of dry ground he had been living on. He had not eaten since Saturday and he was dehydrated. If he had not...Published: Oct 14, 2016 6:45 AM Full Story
State Emergency Response Team post-flooding tips
As flood waters begin to recede in some areas -- U.S. 117 is now open in both directions, single-lane only, on the northbound side of the highway -- the Governor's State Emergency Response Team has released some cleaning and safety...Published: Oct 14, 2016 6:22 AM Full Story