There is a chance for snow overnight tonight. The National Weather Service says cold rain during the day today may change over to snow this evening before tapering off. A light accumulation of less than an inch is expected in the Wayne County area. The near freezing temperatures Saturday morning could result in some patchy…… read more »
Monthly Archives: January 2021
Snow Possible Overnight In Wayne County
Rep. Smith Elected To Serve As N.C. House Democratic Minority Whip
State Legislator Representative Raymond E. Smith, Jr., of Goldsboro, has been elected Minority Whip by the House Democratic caucus in the North Carolina General Assembly. The Democratic caucus voted unanimously for Smith, a 2nd term Democrat who serves House District 21 in Sampson and Wayne counties. The caucus also selected Democrats Rep. Amos Quick, serving…… read more »
Lenoir County Robbery Suspects Arrested in Greenville
Two suspects are arrested for a Kinston armed robbery. The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office says the robbery at the Blue Door Sweepstakes on the 3000 block of Highway 258 North occurred Sunday morning. The business had been robbed at gunpoint by two subjects. Two suspects were identified through the sheriff’s office’s investigation and they were…… read more »
Shooting Reported At Day Circle (PHOTOS)
Goldsboro Police have been on the scene of an apparent shooting this afternoon at Day Circle. At least one person was injured in the incident and was transported from the scene in an ambulance. GoldsboroDailyNews.com is watching for further details. … read more »
North Carolina News – January 7
BC-NC-PROPOSED SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARDS State’s proposed social studies standards prompt debate RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Efforts in North Carolina to make social studies standards more inclusive are drawing complaints as well as praise. The Raleigh News & Observer reported that reaction on Wednesday to the proposed standards was largely split along partisan lines. The State…… read more »
Cross Country: Rosewood Boys And Girls Each Finish In First Place
Chilly temperatures didn’t alter the recurring theme of the Carolina 1A Conference cross country season. On Wednesday afternoon, Rosewood’s boys and girls continued their respective strong seasons in the season-ending conference championship meet held at Lakewood Country Club. The Eagles placed five boys in the top 10 and finished with a team score of 20.…… read more »
Elderly Residents Line Up To Receive COVID-19 Vaccine (PHOTOS)
Wayne County’s senior population is clearly ready to be inoculated against the coronavirus. Residents aged 75 and older donned their masks and winter coats, braving the brisk morning air Wednesday as they waited for their chance to register – AND ONLY REGISTER – to be among the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The line…… read more »
Arrest Made In December Altercation That Resulted In Shooting
On December 8th, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation into the injury of two persons. The individuals were both treated and released from the hospital. The investigation reportedly revealed that one individual was attacked and assaulted by 35-year-old Donald R. Evans of Pikeville. Evans allegedly used a metal object during the attacks, and…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Sargent Powered By Jackson & Sons
Meet Sargent! He is a 7-year-old terrier/American pit bull mix. Sargent has been waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter since December to find his forever home. Click here to view all the pets available for adoption through Wayne County Animal Services. The Wayne County Animal Shelter is located at 1600 Clingman Street in Goldsboro.…… read more »
Suspect Arrested For Monday Robbery In Kinston
Monday morning, officers with the Kinston Police Department responded to a robbery that took place at The First Flight Federal Credit Union on the 2400 block of North Herritage Street in Kinston. During the course of the investigation, the KPD says they determined 42-year-old Joseph Cecil Gardner, Jr. of Snow Hill was a suspect and…… read more »
