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Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Expect work, school delays in the morning

City of Goldsboro offices will be closed until 11 a.m. Thursday due to adverse weather conditions in the area. The Goldsboro-Wayne Transportation Authority will also operate on a holiday schedule, with buses starting to provide service at 9:30 a.m. Wayne...

Wayne County remains on watch for winter weather

Rain is expected before 4 p.m. today before changing over to snow as a winter storm makes its way across the state from the west. The temperature will fall to around 30 by 5 p.m., with wind chill values as...

County under winter weather advisory until 9 p.m.

Wayne County remains under a winter weather advisory until 9 tonight as residents brace for possibly 1 to 2 inches of snow. The snowfall will be heavier near the Wayne-Johnston county line, according to the National Weather Service. Counties to...

Another round of snow today

Snow lie -- Wayne County is bracing today for its second measurable snowfall within just two weeks, which is expected to be topped off with a light glaze of ice. Snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are possible,...

County's speed of recovery grant use becomes an issue

Wayne County is operating at the "speed of the state and federal government" when it come to implementing the activities through its $16.94 million Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Relief program. And there is nothing that the county can do...

Fighting for the Freedom Tree

A near 60-foot willow oak tree in the center of downtown Goldsboro was planted during the Vietnam War to honor the sacrifice of prisoners of war and soldiers missing in action. And while the nation was divided because of...

Wayne County Board of Education recognizes school resource officer

The Wayne County Board ofEducation recognized Goldsboro police officer Nicki Artis for his more than 13 years of service at Goldsboro High School. Artis, a staple of Goldsboro High, spent over 13 years at the school serving as the...

Seven schools recognized for PBIS implementation

The Wayne County Board of Education recognized seven of the county's public schools for their effective implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention and Support. The schools received recognition from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction before the holidays for...

Sixteen teachers earn National Board Certification

Sixteen teachers from Wayne County Public Schools have earned National Board Certification -- eight for the first time and eight others renewing the credential. National Board Certification is granted by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, and is...

N.C. Arts Council accepting grant applications

The North Carolina Arts Council is taking grant applications for 2018. Grants are given to enhance arts program in all 100 North Carolina counties, enhance the education of children and youths and ensure that all North Carolinians have access...