GUN PERMIT DELAY LAWSUIT North Carolina sheriff sued over gun permit delay CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Gun rights organizations and three residents are suing a North Carolina sheriff alleging that his office failed to issue pistol purchase and concealed handgun permits in a timely manner. The Charlotte Observer reports that Gun Owners of America, Gun…… read more »
Critical Race Theory is not part of the current curriculum at Wayne County Public Schools. Several people have brought their concerns regarding CRT to the Wayne County Board of Education over the past few months. WCPS Superintendent Dr. David Lewis provided clarification on where CRT stands in the district at this week’s school board meeting.…… read more »
Carson Gipson acted as Wayne County Post 11’s closer this season, and he had an important role in helping Post 11 reach the N.C. Senior American Legion State Tournament for the first time since 2014. “Coach Pate (Wayne County Post 11 head coach Adam Pate) gave me a chance in a tight situation, and I…… read more »
Around 8:30 AM Thursday, Wayne County EMS personnel were dispatched to the 200 block of Ramblewood Drive in Mount Olive. The call was concerning a possible drowning. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office was also dispatched to assist EMS personnel. Upon arrival at the residence, EMS and sheriff’s office personnel found two individuals performing CPR on…… read more »
Goldsboro area families still reeling financially from the effects of the pandemic can get some relief by simply pulling up to the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fairgrounds, 2801 US-117, Dudley, popping their trunks and letting volunteers from Wayne Action Group for Economic Solvency (WAGES) and other community organizations do the rest. On Tuesday, August 10, 2021,…… read more »
On Tuesday, Eastpointe CEO Sarah Stroud presented a $5,000 donation to Felecia Williams, Liaison to the Mayor’s Committee for Persons with Disabilities, to help build a Goldsboro playground designed for children with disabilities. “Eastpointe is focused on delivering whole-person care for our members with disabilities. To achieve this goal, we must invest in the communities…… read more »
The Goldsboro Police Department is looking for feedback from the community. The GPD has launched its 2021 Citizen Survey and it is available online through the month of August. The brief survey asks residents about their experiences with officers, improvements they’d like to see at the Goldsboro P.D., and how safe they feel in the…… read more »
Late Thursday morning, firefighters from Mount Olive, Dudley, Calypso, Indian Springs, Smith Chapel, and Oak Wolfe were dispatched to a structure fire at an LCT Rental apartment building at the intersection of Main and James Street in Mount Olive. The firefighters quickly checked the scene and ensured everyone had made it out of the apartments. …… read more »
POLICE SHOOT DRIVER Police: Officer shot driver who veered toward deputy WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — Officials in North Carolina say police officers and sheriff’s deputies shot a driver when he veered toward a deputy on foot as if to strike him. Wilmington police say officers tried to stop a vehicle Wednesday for a traffic offense,…… read more »
As part of its ongoing effort to get more North Carolinians vaccinated and safely bring summer back, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is offering $100 Summer Cards at the Wayne County Health Department to offset the time and transportation costs of getting vaccinated. Starting Monday, August 9, the Wayne County Health…… read more »
