The United Way of Wayne County is reminding residents the NC211 hotline is open and ready to assist. The 211 hotline is open and staffed

KINSTON, N.C. (AP) — Hurricane Florence was blowing across eastern North Carolina hours before making landfall, and Bennie Lee Sutton's hunting beagles were howling in

A suspect is arrested for a statutory sex offense after a victim was found naked and looking for help in a Goldsboro neighborhood. Around 2

With falling levels on the Neuse River near Goldsboro, the North Carolina Department of Transportation has reopened all lanes of N.C. 117 south of Goldsboro. Heavy traffic delays

The Flood Warning for Wayne County has been extended again. The National Weather Service says the Flood Warning will remain in effect until 8 PM

Wayne County has announced that available donated items for Hurricane Florence victims will be distributed beginning Friday, September 21st, at 9 AM.  The items will

As area residents recovers from Hurricane Florence, impacted pets are not being forgotten. Odie’s Place Animal Rescue, a rescue group from southern Massachusetts, is driving to Wayne County

U.S. Cellular is committed to helping and serving our customers who are impacted by Hurricane Florence. U.S. Cellular continues to restore service throughout the impacted cities

The local area is being warned to watch out for fraud during the recovery from Hurricane Florence. Those rebuilding their homes or restoring damaged property

A little water isn’t going to get Mackenzie Hinson down. Hinson, the 14-year-old owner and operator of the Make A Difference Food Pantry, is still providing meals to

Department of Social Services Director and Shelter Coordinator Tammy Schrenker has announced that all emergency shelters are now closed in Wayne County. Shelter staff worked with

As Wayne County continues to recover from the impacts of Florence, Wayne County Public Schools has the following updates for students, families and staff: Tentative Schedule

Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Survivor Assistance teams are working in Hurricane Florence affected-areas in North Carolina to help survivors register for assistance, identify and

State Highway Patrol, emergency response and transportation officials are urging motorists not to travel in many areas in southeastern North Carolina because many roads remain

The City of Goldsboro is hosting an emergency blood drive Friday, September 21st, from 10 AM until 2:30 PM at the City Hall Annex. The need

Malicious emails sent to the state of North Carolina increased more than 60 percent during the days leading up to the landfall of Hurricane Florence,

Wayne County is still seeking donations to assist those impacted by Hurricane Florence. Donations can be taken to the Train Depot on West Main Street in

According to Lenoir County Emergency Services and the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office, Highway 70 will be closing near the Neuse Sport Shop. The imminent closure is

WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — The death toll from Hurricane Florence climbed to at least 37, including two women who drowned when a sheriff's van taking

The N.C. Department of Transportation has started to assess some Hurricane Florence-affected roads, as well as railway, aviation, ferry and DMV assets, areas in the