(GDN) — Just after 9 PM on Thursday, Wayne County Communications received a call reporting a Norfolk Southern Railroad train collision involving a pedestrian. This incident occurred on the railroad tracks located in the 2700 block of Royall Avenue between Sunburst Road and Spence Avenue. The Goldsboro Police Department, Wayne County EMS, and the Goldsboro Fire…… read more »
(GDN) — The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports it conducted a traffic stop for a motor vehicle violation in the northwest area of the county on December 21st. During the stop, illegal narcotics were allegedly found. 41-year-old Raymundo De La Cruz of Greenville was arrested for Felony Possession of Schedule II, Possession of Marijuana up…… read more »
The following schedule changes will be taking place in observance of New Year’s Day: County of Wayne Government Offices will be closed Friday, December 31, 2021 and will re-open Monday, January 3, 2022 for normal business hours. All branches of the Wayne County Public Library will be closed on the 31st and the 1st. All…… read more »
(GDN) — On December 17th, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office received word of an aggravated sex offender that had trespassed on the property of the W.A. Foster Center. This was a violation of the Sex Offender Registry. The investigation by the sheriff’s office led to the arrest of 39-year-old Earl T. Mclean of Goldsboro for…… read more »
(GDN) – The Wayne County Health Department will not have COVID-19 testing available until further notice. Demand for testing has increased significantly nationwide over the past two weeks, and additional test kits have been ordered from the State. At this time, testing is expected to resume by the middle of next week. Updates on testing…… read more »
Folks attending the New Year’s Eve Pickle Drop in Mount Olive on December 31 are encouraged to bring canned food or cash donations for the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina. And, those planning on watching online from the comfort of their homes can support the Food Bank, too, through a virtual food…… read more »
On Wednesday, deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office arrested 49-year-old Kenneth Ray McCullen of Goldsboro on charges of duplicating child pornography. This investigation was initiated after a cybertip report was sent to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation by the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children. This joint investigation was conducted by…… read more »
RALEIGH. N.C. (AP) — North Carolina health data shows that positive COVID-19 test rates and hospitalizations soared during the long holiday weekend. The state Department of Health and Human Services released figures on Tuesday following several days away. They show that almost 22% of tests performed on Sunday were positive. News outlets report the rate…… read more »
Meet Merlin! She is a sweet, older domestic longhair mix. Merlin is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find her 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 Wayne County Animal Services.…… read more »
Article and photos from Kai Jones Wayne County brought back three holiday tournament championships last week. C.B. Aycock BoysThe Golden Falcons (8-1, 0-1) rebounded from their first loss of the season in the conference opener against East Wake by winning the Kenny Bass Holiday Tournament at Hobbton High in Sampson County. C.B. Aycock took down…… read more »
