Thursday, September 13, 2018
News-Argus launches new website
It's not just a new design.The Goldsboro News-Argus' new website offers much more than a different look.Still found at newsargus.com, the new site is offering better access to more photography, stories and video from the newspaper staff and the community.It...Published: Sep 13, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Shelters open for residents, animals
The Office of Emergency Services and the Wayne County Sheriff's Office urges Wayne County residents to finalize their preparations for Hurricane Florence and locate a safe place to stay sheltered by 5 p.m. today.While the storm appears to be turning...Published: Sep 13, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Customers shop grocers' shelves bare
As Hurricane Florence approaches, store shelves are looking bare of essential items.The parking lots and aisles of stores have been packed as residents pick up items to hunker down during the storm. Stores have had to keep with the demand...Published: Sep 13, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Dive team readies equipment for swift-water rescues
During Hurricane Matthew, 27 people were rescued from rushing water at the intersection of Wayne Memorial Drive and Country Day Road during the flash-flooding that occurred as the storm began.Those 27 people were among the numerous Wayne County residents who...Published: Sep 13, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Wayne under flash-flood watch
The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a flash-flood watch for a portion of the Coastal Plain and Sandhills, including Wayne, Sampson and Cumberland counties, from 8 a.m. today through 8 p.m. Saturday.Wayne County also is under a tropical...Published: Sep 13, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Fremont officials urge caution during Hurricane Florence
FREMONT -- During Hurricane Matthew in 2016, northern Wayne County escaped the kind of mass flooding that occurred south of the Neuse River in areas like Seven Springs and Mar-Mac.That does not mean that Hurricane Florence poses no threat to...Published: Sep 13, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
State activates hotline for farmers with emergencies
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has activated its hotline to help farmers contact resources that can assist with agricultural emergencies.The toll-free number is 1-866-645-9403. The hotline operates 7 a.m. to 7 p.m."Although this storm may change course,...Published: Sep 13, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Base aircraft deploy ahead of Hurricane Florence
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base commander Col. Donn Yates ordered the repositioning of 66 aircraft to Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana on Wednesday in advance of Hurricane Florence but decided against ordering an evacuation of base personnel.Sixty F-15E Strike...Published: Sep 13, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Meals on Wheels makes deliveries prior to closing
Meals on Wheels volunteers turned out early Wednesday to collect provisions and start on their routes and make sure clients were safe before the storm.The situation was complicated by the fact that WAGES will be closed today and Friday, said...Published: Sep 13, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story