Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Herring Road bridge closed due to safety concerns
The North Carolina Department of Transportation has closed a bridge on Herring Road in Dudley after inspectors discovered an undisclosed safety problem underneath the structure Friday, according to a DOT press release sent today.According to the release, the department...Published: May 23, 2018 2:21 PM Full Story
Goldsboro City Council votes to reverse budget cuts
The Goldsboro City Council voted to reverse budget cuts to the Wayne County Museum, increase funding to two other non-profits and cut its own health benefits at its work session Tuesday morning. The original version of the city's recommended budget...Published: May 23, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Goldsboro's pools open Saturday for the summer
Summer weather is definitely here to stay. Those wanting to cool off a bit can visit Goldsboro's two swimming pools.Both pools will be open Saturday through Sept. 3.The Mina Weil pool is located beside W.A. Foster Center.Its days and hours...Published: May 23, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Memorial Day events to honor fallen heroes
Several Memorial Day events are planned in the Wayne County area to recognize and honor war heroes who paid the ultimate sacrifice to defend American freedoms. Events begin Saturday with volunteers setting small American flags at thousands of veterans graves...Published: May 23, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Motorists to face high gas prices
With Memorial Day weekend just a few days away, motorists can expect to pay the highest gas prices in years as millions travel over the holiday. According to a press release from AAA Carolinas, gas prices in North Carolina have...Published: May 23, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
UNC graduate credits arts community for doctorate pursuit
A UNC-Chapel Hill student with Goldsboro ties credits the local arts community with bringing out her creative side and leading to her decision to become a doctor. Lindsay Player will receive her bachelor's degree in biology with a minor in...Published: May 23, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Wayne UNC funds WCC scholarships
Wayne UNC Health Care has renewed its commitment to Wayne Community College's nursing program with a $100,000 donation. The funds will provide scholarships for second-year students in WCC's associate degree nursing program. "ADN students are able to receive the scholarship...Published: May 23, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Robinson scholarship awarded to four seniors
Four graduating seniors from Wayne County Public Schools have been chosen to receive Emmet and Mary Robinson Trust Fund scholarships. The trust fund was established by the couple to award scholarships to students in the district, with intentions to pursue...Published: May 23, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Flame ignites hope
Members of the Goldsboro Police Department took part in the annual Special Olympics Torch Run Friday. The run is known as the Flame of Hope, where officers from around the state host torch runs in their community. Six police officers...Published: May 23, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story