Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Governor declares state of emergency for North Carolina in advance of Hurricane Irma
Gov. Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency effective at 8 a.m. Thursday for the entire state in preparation for Hurricane Irma. The declaration frees up resources in preparation for what Cooper called a "powerful storm" that could wreak havoc,...Published: Sep 6, 2017 5:54 PM Full Story
County agencies keep watch on Irma
Organizations and agencies across Wayne County are bracing for the potential impact of Hurricane Irma as it stews in the Caribbean and gains strength. Wayne County emergency management officials have contacted schools, the Salvation Army and other local partners...Published: Sep 6, 2017 4:02 PM Full Story
Busco Beach helps with Hurricane Harvey relief
Representatives from Busco Beach, with help from PNC and the Carolina Hurricanes, are accepting donations to aid in Hurricane Harvey relief. One load of supplies was packed Tuesday to take back to Raleigh and another load will be picked up...Published: Sep 6, 2017 10:23 AM Full Story
Showers and thunderstorms likely today
More showers and thunderstorms are likely today, mainly after 3 p.m. Between a 1/2 and 3/4 of an inch of rain is possible in the area. Showers and thunderstorms are possible before midnight and then a chance of showers dropping...Published: Sep 6, 2017 9:00 AM Full Story
U.S. Golf Association official regales Kiwanis about work
David Norman did not look like the typical sports official when he showed up Tuesday to address the Golden K Kiwanis Club. He was decked out in khaki pants, a light blue button-down shirt and a fanny pack containing binoculars...Published: Sep 6, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Differing opinions of districts dominate session
Differing opinions on diversity, neighborhood schools and school choice dominated a Wayne County Board of Education work session Tuesday, as members of the board shared their thoughts on what redistricting should accomplish for Wayne County Public Schools. Beginning the...Published: Sep 6, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Jacob's Run memorializes lost son
When Jacob Floars died in a car crash in October 2010, at 17, to cope with the grief and memorialize their son, his parents launched a fundraiser in his name. Jacob's Run, an annual bike ride for the past...Published: Sep 6, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Board, public express frustration with grant
Wayne County commissioners Tuesday morning expressed frustration with income tests tied to federal disaster grant funds. So did some of the speakers at the public hearing on the grant. But the board voted 7-0 to apply for the $25,414,784 in...Published: Sep 6, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Celebrating heritage
Wayne County residents can experience a little bit of Mexican culture at a Mexican Independence Day Fiesta Sept. 16. It will take place at Cliffs of the Neuse State Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is...Published: Sep 6, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story