The Goldsboro Police Department says it has arrested a suspect in this weekend’s shooting on Mulberry Street. 19-year-old Tywan Z. Jones of Goldsboro was identified as a suspect in the case, and he was taken into custody by members of the Goldsboro Police Department’s Housing Unit near the intersection of N. Madison Avenue and E.…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2021
UPDATE: Police Arrest Suspect For Mulberry Street Shooting
North Carolina News – March 1
HIKER RESCUED High-angle rescue performed after hiker falls in state park DANBURY, N.C. (AP) — Fire crews preformed a “high angle rescue” of a hiker who fell at North Carolina’s Hanging Rock State Park. The Charlotte Observer reports that the incident occurred Sunday. The Stokes County Fire & Rescue Association said the fall occurred at…… read more »
WCC Making Progress On Facility Upgrades
Life on Wayne Community College’s campus may seem somewhat subdued during the pandemic, but don’t let that fool you. While the student activity on campus is currently diminished, the college is still chipping away at its plans for improving its facilities. During an interview with GoldsboroDailyNews.com, WCC President Dr. Thomas Walker says the idea is…… read more »
GPD Investigates Attempted Murder On Mulberry Street
Just before 2 PM on Sunday, Goldsboro Police responded to a shooting that occurred on the 1200 block of E. Mulberry Street. Officers responded to the scene and located the victim, Shameek Johnson, suffering from a gunshot wound. Johnson was transported to Wayne UNC Health Care and was later transferred to Vidant Medical Center in Greenville where he is currently listed in…… read more »
UNITED WAY: It’s Time To Slam Dunk On Hunger
United Way of Wayne County is calling on the community to come together later this month for the annual Fill the Theatre food drive in an effort to defeat hunger in Wayne County. The food drive will be held at the Paramount Theatre March 30-31 from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. The nonperishable food and…… read more »
WCPS Named Purple Star District
This past week, Wayne County Public Schools learned that all 32 of its schools earned the Purple Star Award designation from the North Carolina Department of Instruction for their demonstrated military-friendly practices and a commitment to military students and families. By having 100% of its schools holding the Purple Star designation, WCPS now has the…… read more »
Girls Basketball: Princeton Advances To Regional Round (PHOTO GALLERY)
Meredith Wooten simply refused to lose. Wooten scored a season-high 32 points, and the Bulldogs bounced Southside, 67-52, from the N.C. High School Athletic Association 1A girls’ basketball playoffs on Saturday evening. Wooten’s incredible game helped the Bulldogs advance to their first regional final since the 1988. Princeton will host Northside-Pinetown, and tip-off is 7…… read more »
Football: Princeton Wins Season Opener Against East Duplin (PHOTO GALLERY)
Saturday afternoon football can be just as exciting as Friday night football. Up 14-3 at halftime, Princeton watched its lead slip away during the second half. However, down 15-14 with 2:39 left in the fourth quarter, the Bulldogs pulled off a miraculous comeback to beat East Duplin in the season opener for both teams. “It…… read more »
Highschool Football Roundup From Friday, February 26th (PHOTO GALLERY)
Goldsboro 20, Northside-Jacksonville 19 The Cougars pulled off an amazing victory to open their season. Goldsboro defeated Northside-Jacksonville 20-19 in double overtime on Friday evening. Down 13-0 with 4:48 left in the fourth quarter, Justin Taylor scored a touchdown to cut the Monarchs’ lead down to 13-7. Damon Brown intercepted Northside-Jackonsviles’ quarterback with two minutes…… read more »
Mount Olive Black History Parade (PHOTO GALLERY)
Saturday’s weather was perfect for the Town of Mount Olive’s annual Black History Month Parade. The procession of vehicles kicked off with Mount Olive Police Chief Jason Hughes and Captain John Duncan leading the parade down Breazeale Avenue toward the old Carver Elementary School. Mary Chasten was the year’s grand marshal. Mount Olive Commissioner Vicky…… read more »
