Monday, May 1, 2017
Man arrested for stabbing woman in the hand
A man allegedly stabbed a woman in her left hand Sunday night, according to the Goldsboro Police Department. Samuel Jermaine Holloman, 42, of 159 Running Deer Circle in Dudley, and the woman got into an argument over another woman in...Published: May 1, 2017 3:14 PM Full Story
CEO of Wayne UNC Health Care to speak at University of Mount Olive graduation
MOUNT OLIVE -- The University of Mount Olive will graduate approximately 375 students on Saturday, May 6, during its 2 p.m. commencement exercises in the George and Annie Dail Kornegay Arena. Janie Jaberg, president and CEO of Wayne UNC...Published: May 1, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Roads remain closed today after rivers, creeks flood
Several Wayne County roads remain closed this morning because of flooding from the Neuse River, Little River or creeks and streams. Three water rescues were carried out over the weekend after motorists attempted to drive across flooded roads. No...Published: May 1, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Delegation splits on Medicaid expansion
Wayne County's legislative delegation Friday morning split along party lines on whether the state should expand Medicaid. The Medicaid system is broken and needs fixing not expansion, said Republicans Sen. Louis Pate of Mount Olive and Reps. John Bell...Published: May 1, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Commissioners to talk grant projects
Wayne County has received two grants that will allow it to clear debris that is impeding the flow of water and contributing to flooding in several creeks and streams. A third grant will be used to help a farmer...Published: May 1, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Cherry Hospital honors volunteers
Hot dogs and baked beans are not the typical traditional Christmas meal. But for those who may have been eating hospital food for a while, it's definitely a treat. That's what the Men's Club at Jefferson United Methodist Church...Published: May 1, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Schools on two-hour delay today
Wayne County Public Schools will have a two-hour delay today due to flooding and high water in some areas, according to a release from the school system. All non-essential personnel are to report to work two hours beyond their normal...Published: May 1, 2017 6:38 AM Full Story