Monthly Archives: November 2021

DLCM Gives Away Food Boxes For Thanksgiving

DLCM Gives Away Food Boxes For Thanksgiving

Deeper Life Church Ministries, 900 Eleventh Street in Goldsboro, continues its mission and vision to Impact the City of Goldsboro. A Thanksgiving Food Give Away will take place in the church parking lot this Saturday, November 20, from 11 AM – 1 PM or until the food runs out. “God always keeps his word. He…read more »

NCDOT Yearly Litter Collection Now Surpasses 12 Million Pounds

NCDOT Yearly Litter Collection Now Surpasses 12 Million Pounds

The N.C. Department of Transportation’s crews, contractors and volunteers have collected more than 12 million pounds of litter from roadsides, further solidifying this year as a record-setting one.  “People all across North Carolina worked tirelessly to pick up more trash in 2021 than in any year previous,” said state Transportation Secretary Eric Boyette. “The best…read more »

GPD: Suspect Charged For Indecent Liberties With A Child

GPD: Suspect Charged For Indecent Liberties With A Child

(GDN) — On October 6th, the Goldsboro Police Department took a report of an alleged sexual assault that occurred on October 1st.  The victim was 9-years-old at the time of the reported incident and the offender was known by the juvenile.  The suspect was identified as 51-year-old Son Nguyen of Goldsboro.  Warrants were obtained on…read more »

North Carolina News – November 17

North Carolina News – November 17

STATE BUDGET Drama eases on NC budget as Gov. Cooper plans to sign it RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper’s decision to sign the legislature’s final budget bill has eased the drama about whether the two-year spending measure would be vetoed or ever take effect. The House and Senate scheduled separate votes…read more »

Suspect Accused Of Attempted Murder For Slocumb Street Shooting

Suspect Accused Of Attempted Murder For Slocumb Street Shooting

(GDN) — Just before 3:30 PM on Tuesday, the Goldsboro Police Department was dispatched to the 800 block of S. Slocumb Street in reference to a Shot Spotter alert. When officers arrived, they found 37-year-old Jamethon C. Howard of Goldsboro with of an apparent gunshot wound to the head in the front yard area of a residence. EMS workers arrived and began…read more »

Commissioners Won’t Reenact Mask Mandate In Most County Facilities

Commissioners Won’t Reenact Mask Mandate In Most County Facilities

(GDN) — Despite reconsideration, Wayne County is still doing away with its mask mandate for most county facilities.  At Tuesday’s meeting, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners took another look at their previous action that ended the masking requirement for visitors and staff in most county buildings. Commissioner Bevan Foster thought the county may have…read more »

PET OF THE WEEK: Henry Powered By Jackson & Sons

PET OF THE WEEK: Henry Powered By Jackson & Sons

Meet Henry! He is about 6-8-months-old. This handsome feline is very sweet and playful. Henry is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find his FUR-ever home! To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services call 919-731-1439 option “0” or email [email protected] Click here to view all the pets available for adoption through…read more »

Fremont Christmas Parade Set For Dec. 4

Fremont Christmas Parade Set For Dec. 4

The annual Fremont Christmas parade will be held on Saturday, December 4th at 1:00 pm. If you are interested in entering the parade, please call Fremont Pharmacy at 919-242-4573. Parade entries are due no later than Tuesday, November 30th. This year’s parade is being dedicated in loving memory of Keith Stewart, who organized and directed…read more »

United Way Hits 60% Of Campaign Goal

United Way Hits 60% Of Campaign Goal

(GDN) — The United Way of Wayne County is past the halfway point in its effort to impact the lives of more than 17,000 through its 2021 Community Campaign.  Thanks to investors, the United Way is at 60% of its $850,000 goal, as announced by United Way Executive Director Sherry Archibald.  United Way of Wayne…read more »

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