Monthly Archives: April 2021

Driver Charged With DWI Following Fatal Crash On Hwy. 13

Driver Charged With DWI Following Fatal Crash On Hwy. 13

A two vehicle crash on a Wayne County road results in one death.  The State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred around 9 PM Wednesday night on Highway 13 just south of Herring Road.  A southbound vehicle driven by 39-year-old Rosario Ramos-Delgado of Clinton apparently crossed the centerline and struck a northbound vehicle driven by…read more »

North Carolina News – April 22

North Carolina News – April 22

BC-NC-CHILD FATALLY SHOT 7-year-old fatally shot while riding in car with his mom HICKORY, N.C. (AP) — Authorities in North Carolina say a 7-year-old boy was fatally shot while riding in a car with his mother. The shooting happened around 11 p.m. Wednesday in Hickory. Hickory police said in a news release that officers responding…read more »

Softball: C.B. Aycock Shuts Out Southern Wayne (PHOTO GALLERY)

Softball: C.B. Aycock Shuts Out Southern Wayne (PHOTO GALLERY)

C.B. Aycock played one of its best games of the season against Southern Wayne on Wednesday afternoon. The Golden Falcons flew over the Saints 15-0 in five innings, and it was the type of performance C.B. Aycock head coach LaVon Matthews has been waiting for all season. “We came out swinging the bats. It’s the…read more »

Vaccine Clinic At St. Andrew’s In Goldsboro This Friday

Vaccine Clinic At St. Andrew’s In Goldsboro This Friday

A COVID vaccine clinic is being held this Friday in Goldsboro.  St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 901 Harris Street, is hosting the vaccine clinic on Friday, April 23, from 9 AM – 2 PM.  Call or text 252-507-0588 to make an appointment.  Walk-ins are also welcome.  Anyone 18 and up is eligible to receive their first dose of…read more »

Farm Credit Farmers Market Opens For 2021 Season Today

Farm Credit Farmers Market Opens For 2021 Season Today

It is officially farmers market season! The Farm Credit Farmers Market, located beside The Maxwell Center on Wayne Memorial Drive in Goldsboro, opens for the 2021 season today, Thursday, April 22. Joyce McLamb, the manager of the Farm Credit Farmers Market, says more of the market’s vendors will be inside this year as pandemic restrictions…read more »

PET OF THE WEEK: Mary Sue Powered by Jackson & Sons

PET OF THE WEEK: Mary Sue Powered by Jackson & Sons

Meet Mary Sue!  She is a black and white , 4-year-old spayed female cat.  She must be an indoor cat.  Mary Sue is a little shy at first, but warms up quickly by rubbing against your legs.  She will also rollover and let you scratch her head. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal…read more »

Firefighters Contain Blaze That Shut Down Highway (PHOTO GALLERY)

Firefighters Contain Blaze That Shut Down Highway (PHOTO GALLERY)

Dense smoke from Wednesday’s wood fire had fire officials concerned about safety for motorists along U.S. 117 Alt. south of Mar-Mac.  Firefighters from Mar-Mac, Dudley, Mount Olive and Arrington were busy trying to get control over the 10+ acre fire that was heading toward several housing off 117 Alt.  Several fire engines were placed to…read more »

WCPS To Host Virtual Job Fair

WCPS To Host Virtual Job Fair

Wayne County Public Schools will hold a Virtual Job Fair May 12-14 for prospective employees. On Tuesday, April 20, the school district launched an online registration form which will allow interested candidates to register for a ten minute one-on-one session with a WCPS recruiter in the area of their interest. The form is available on…read more »

City’s Annual Water Line Flushing Begins May 9

City’s Annual Water Line Flushing Begins May 9

The City of Goldsboro Public Works Department will begin its annual free chlorine system May 8. The unidirectional water line flushing program will follow, beginning at 10 p.m. Sunday, May 9. Crews will flush lines from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily except, on Fridays and Saturdays. The flushing program should last approximately five weeks…read more »

Wireless Provider Has Tips For Going Green On Earth Day

Wireless Provider Has Tips For Going Green On Earth Day

In honor of Earth Day, April 22, UScellular encourages people to keep their old electronic devices out of landfills and is providing incentives to do so. Customers can get up to $500 when they trade in qualified smartphones online or in-store or easily recycle them at any UScellular location. The company also offers Goldsboro customers…read more »

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