Monthly Archives: January 2021

Neuse River Approaching ‘Moderate Flood Stage’

Neuse River Approaching ‘Moderate Flood Stage’

A Flood Warning is in effect for the Neuse River in Wayne County.  At 5 AM on Monday, the Neuse River near Goldsboro was at over 19 feet, which is in “Minor Flood Stage.”  Due to the rain over the past several days, the river is expected to continue rising through the week.  At this…read more »

Neuse River Re-Entering Flood Stage

Neuse River Re-Entering Flood Stage

A Flood Warning is in effect for the Neuse River in Wayne County.  At 9 AM on Sunday, the Neuse River near Goldsboro was at nearly 18 feet, which is just below “Minor Flood Stage.”  Due to the rain over the past several days, the river is expected to continue rising through the week.  At…read more »

January Gardening Tips

January Gardening Tips

As the holiday season is now behind us, many of us gardeners begin to dream of warm spring days when we can spend more time in our gardens. Take advantage of January to plan and prepare for the gardening season.  General Garden Tips: Make sure your tools are ready for the spring growing season.   Sharpen…read more »

Goldsboro Police Arrest Suspect On Pot-Dealing Charge

Goldsboro Police Arrest Suspect On Pot-Dealing Charge

Just before 9 PM on Thursday, officers with the Goldsboro Police Department Selective Enforcement Unit and Housing Unit conducted a traffic stop on the 200 block of N. Audubon Ave. As a result of the traffic stop and subsequent investigation, the driver, 37-year-old Renardo Lamar Roberson of Goldsboro, was arrested without incident.  Roberson was charged with Felony Possession with Intent to Sell…read more »

Athletes Of The Week: Jayquan Curry

Athletes Of The Week: Jayquan Curry

Jayquan Curry is known primarily as a basketball player, but that sport does not tell the full story of just how unique and versatile an athlete Curry is. Entering high school, Curry did not think about playing football, but his friends convinced him to join Wayne Christian’s eight-man football team. And during his sophomore season,…read more »

Athletes Of The Week: Brianna Verme

Athletes Of The Week: Brianna Verme

When Brianna Verme started playing sports in high school, she did not envision herself one day leading the team. Of course, she had dreams of blossoming into a key contributor on the field, but she was not sure she would ever thrive as a softball player. Now, two years later, Verme has done just that.…read more »

City, County Offices Closed Today For New Year’s Day

City, County Offices Closed Today For New Year’s Day

The following schedule changes will be taking place in observance of New Year’s Day: City of Goldsboro Offices will be closed Friday, January 1, 2021 for New Year’s Day. County of Wayne Government Offices will be closed Friday, January 1, 2021 and will re-open Monday, January 4, 2021 for normal business hours. All branches of…read more »

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