Two offenders in the minimum custody unit at Neuse Correctional Institution in Goldsboro have tested positive for coronavirus. They are the second and third offenders in the state prison system to test positive for the virus also known as COVID-19. The first offender to test positive, on April 1, is housed at the Caledonia Correctional…… read more »
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Inmates Protest As Two COVID-19 Cases Confirmed At Prison (PHOTOS)
Wayne County COVID-19 Cases Grow To Seven
There are now seven cases of coronavirus reported in Wayne County. The figures are being updated and released on the Wayne County Government’s COVID-19 webpage. Across the state, there are now 1,857 cases of COVID-19 in North Carolina. As of the latest numbers released Thursday morning, 16 of the coronavirus cases in the state have…… read more »
UMO: Behind The “Screens”
The University of Mount Olive is widely known for its online adult and graduate programs. However, as a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), the University has recently transitioned all of its traditional academic programming to an online format as well. The process has stretched personnel, students, and technology in new and exciting ways. UMO’s information technology…… read more »
LISTEN: County Manager Reminds No Curfew In Effect Yet
While a “Stay-At-Home” order is in effect statewide, Wayne County Manager Honeycutt reminds there is no curfew currently in effect for Wayne County. Honeycutt appeared on Jeff Farrow’s Morning Show on Goldsboro’s Greatest Hits 1150 and 98.3 Wednesday. The county manager talked about their efforts to coordinate the prevention and response efforts with other entities.…… read more »
Goldsboro To Light Water Tower During COVID-19 Emergency
The City of Goldsboro has announced it will light its Holly Street Water Tower during the COVID-19 State of Emergency. The illuminated water tower will hopefully serve as a symbol of hope for all and a sign of support for our heroes on the front lines of the battle against this deadly disease. “We are…… read more »
LISTEN: Police Chief Talks Operations During “Stay-At-Home” Order
The Goldsboro Police Department is still ready to serve and protect in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Appearing on Jeff Farrow’s Morning Show on Goldsboro’s Greatest Hits 1150 and 98.3, Goldsboro Police Chief Mike West said the main noticeable operational change is in the actual police department building. The lobby of the Public Safety…… read more »
WCC Operating Remotely, Changing Calendar
Wayne Community College is heeding Gov. Roy Cooper’s stay-at-home order. College services will be provided remotely from Tuesday, March 31 through at least April 29. The move completes the college’s transition to “teleworking” for its personnel. Instruction was migrated to online platforms on March 23, with a few exceptions to accommodate the critical need for…… read more »
