Monday, January 9, 2017
Man dies in Duplin County wreck
One man is dead and another is facing charges after a wreck in Duplin County Sunday evening in which a car ran off the road and flipped over twice, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.Billy John Hannah, 34,...Published: Jan 9, 2017 3:18 PM Full Story
N.C. Highway Patrol responds to 40 wrecks in Wayne County over the weekend
The North Carolina Highway Patrol responded to 40 wrecks in Wayne County over the weekend during the wintry storm that passed through the area.First Sgt. Jerry Burton said troopers handled 40 crash calls, eight stranded motorist calls and three calls...Published: Jan 9, 2017 3:09 PM Full Story
City roads mostly clear after snow, ice over weekend
Subfreezing temperatures left patches of ice on roads but most throughout the city of Goldsboro were clear this morning. City crews worked throughout the weekend, applying salt to roads, trouble spots and main thoroughfares, said Rick Fletcher, Goldsboro public...Published: Jan 9, 2017 10:01 AM Full Story
FEMA extends deadline 14 days
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved the North Carolina's request for a 14-day extension for Hurricane Matthew survivors to apply for federal disaster assistance. The new deadline is Monday, Jan. 23. It had been today. The new Jan....Published: Jan 9, 2017 10:01 AM Full Story
Temperatures to remain low until Tuesday
Wayne County residents can expect to continue to shiver as sub-freezing temperatures linger through Tuesday morning. But by the time Thursday arrives residents will be able to trade in their winter gear for beach wear as highs are expected...Published: Jan 9, 2017 10:01 AM Full Story
90 days later, Part IV: County residents and businesses get nearly $17 million in disaster aid
As of close of business Thursday nearly $17 million in disaster aid had been approved for Wayne County residents and businesses. That amount includes $8,811,948.73 through the Federal Emergency Management Agency and $8,044,800 in Small Business Administration Loans. The...Published: Jan 9, 2017 10:01 AM Full Story
Lee-Jackson banquet Jan. 21 in Kinston
KINSTON -- The annual Lee & Jackson Banquet to celebrate the birthdays of Confederate generals Robert E. Lee and Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson, will be held Saturday, Jan. 21, at 6 p.m. at King's Restaurant on U.S. 70 bypass in Kinston....Published: Jan 9, 2017 10:01 AM Full Story
90 days later, Part III: Fate of Seven Springs
SEVEN SPRINGS -- "I am planning to come back. I will be here God willing," Seven Springs Mayor Stephen Potter said Friday morning as he stood in his gutted Main Street home. Potter is rebuilding following the historic flooding...Published: Jan 9, 2017 10:01 AM Full Story
90 days later: Fate of Seven Springs
"I am planning to come back. I will be here God willing," Seven Springs Mayor Stephen Potter said Friday morning as he stood in his gutted Main Street home. Potter is rebuilding following the historic flooding caused by Hurricane Matthew...Published: Jan 9, 2017 7:36 AM Full Story
Winter weather advisory effective until Tuesday
Wayne County will continue to be under a winter weather advisory until Tuesday. Temperatures today will reach into the lower 30s with winds coming in at 5 mph. It will be mostly sunny during the day and clear, but temperatures...Published: Jan 9, 2017 6:55 AM Full Story