Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Wayne County Public Schools closed Thursday
Pending snowfall forecast to reach up to between 3 and 6 inches over parts of Wayne County and surrounding areas Wednesday night into Thursday morning has prompted the county school system to close to both staff and students Thursday. Schools...Published: Jan 3, 2018 5:13 PM Full Story
Meals on Wheels volunteers deliver extra food in front of winter storm
When there's a threat of bad weather, people usually head to the store to stock up on supplies. But what about those who are homebound and normally receive food from Meals on Wheels? Brownie Doss, director of older adult services...Published: Jan 3, 2018 3:39 PM Full Story
Officials offer safety tips as the eastern region prepares for winter weather
With Wayne County preparing for snow and ice expected later today, emergency and public safety organizations both state and local are urging caution in dealing with the weather. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for much...Published: Jan 3, 2018 1:25 PM Full Story
Snow likely to fall after 5 p.m. today, 4 inches is expected by Thursday morning
Snow is likely, mainly after 5 p.m. today, with the heaviest snowfall occurring overnight burying the eastern half of Wayne County under up to 4 inches of snow by Thursday morning. The western half of the county could be covered...Published: Jan 3, 2018 9:07 AM Full Story
Shelters fill up as bitter cold sweeps in
With Wayne County in the middle of a cold snap, the Salvation Army of Goldsboro's men's shelter is already full, leaving many looking for other ways to get out of the cold. Capt. Sherrie Stokes, with the Salvation Army,...Published: Jan 3, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Community mourns the loss of John Chance
John Chance is being remembered for his ever-present, wide smile and positive outlook and for being a wonderful person who cared more about others than he did himself. He is being remembered as well as a person who spent...Published: Jan 3, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
County schools announce closures, early dismissal
In light of expected snowfall, Wayne County Public Schools announced some school closures and early dismissals for others today. Wayne/Early Middle College High School and the Wayne School of Engineering will be closed today and all schools on the...Published: Jan 3, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Home on North Running Deer Circle shot into on New Year's Day
The new year started off with the wrong kind of excitement for three people in the 100 block of North Running Deer Circle when their home was hit by gunfire. The victims -- a man, woman and 9-year-old child...Published: Jan 3, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
GHS' SRO officer Nicki Artis says goodbye after 13 years
Nicki Artis leans against a dark blue locker. His smile gives way to laughter as he talks to a Goldsboro High School student. It might seem like just another conversation, but Artis is actually defusing potential drama in the halls....Published: Jan 3, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Picture a world filled with kindness ...
Charles B. Aycock High School teacher Tammy Vail has been promoting altruism at Charles B. Aycock High School. Earlier this year, she encouraged all homeroom students to create and post unselfies, pictures of themselves holding paper pledges to do...Published: Jan 3, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story