On March 19, 2025, at approximately 8:14 p.m., Goldsboro Fire Department units were dispatched to a structure fire at 408 S. Jefferson St.
Local News
Local Sports
Area Coaches Reflect on Merritt’s Lasting Impact
If you talk with anyone who has played or coached football or baseball at the youth or high school levels in Wayne County in the last few decades, chances are they’ve crossed paths with Danny Merritt.
Crime
Goldsboro Police Chief Issues Statement Following Release of Internal Investigation
On Wednesday, the Goldsboro Police Department released the results of its internal investigation following an incident that occurred on Jan. 28 when Goldsboro Police Officers responded to a report of a subject trespassing and threatening employees at The Grand at Day Point.
Education
Forrest Kirk Keller Stage Dedicated at WCC
Wayne Community College has honored former instructor Kirk Keller by naming a space on campus in his memory.
Government
Goldsboro Police Chief Issues Statement Following Release of Internal Investigation
On Wednesday, the Goldsboro Police Department released the results of its internal investigation following an incident that occurred on Jan. 28 when Goldsboro Police Officers responded to a report of a subject trespassing and threatening employees at The Grand at Day Point.
Obituaries
Brenda Gail (Best) Schroeder
March 12, 2025, 72, Raleigh — Brenda Gail Best Schroeder, age 72, passed away Wednesday evening, March 12, 2025, at UNC Rex Hospital. Born in Mt. Olive, NC, she was the daughter of the late Joseph “Juice” Nelson Best and Hilda Grey Price Best. She was also preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Leon “Hoss”…
