Wayne County approves incentives for an expanding business in Fremont. Sanctuary Systems, LLC, a personal protective equipment manufacturer, is planning to create 118 new jobs as it expands its existing facility in the northern Wayne County town. Wayne County Development Alliance President Mark Pope called the project an early Christmas present. Pope says the county is…… read more »
C.B. Aycock used the emotion of senior night for a 25-14, 25-14, 25-7 win over Eastern Carolina 3A/4A Conference rival Eastern Wayne on Thursday night. The victory snapped the Golden Falcons’ seven-game skid, and seniors Abbey Thomas, Audrey Dail, Kaitlyn Smith and Mia Bolechowski won their final game in a Golden Falcons jersey. Following a…… read more »
Jaylee Amy takes pride in pushing herself to help Rosewood’s cross country team thrive. The blend of grinding both individually and as a team makes the journey worthwhile for the junior, and she appreciates getting to do the sport she loves with people she loves. For her hard work and dedication, she is this week’s…… read more »
Goldsboro’s Jay Bass started to fall in love with running in the sixth grade. He competed in a 5k race, which he completed in 24 minutes. Delighted by his time, Bass quickly realized he had a knack for running. “I felt very accomplished, and that’s where my love of running distance really came from,” Bass…… read more »
North Carolina has recorded a new record high in its number of new coronavirus cases. The state says there were 10,398 newly reported cases of COVID-19 confirmed on Thursday. North Carolina has now recorded 592,746 total laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic began, with 7,213 of those cases resulting in death.… read more »
Just before 11 a.m. Thursday, Goldsboro Police officers responded to the 1500 building of Day Circle to investigate a report of a shooting. Officers found 50-year-old Tangia M. Etheridge of Goldsboro suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. EMS responded and attempted life saving measures but Etheridge succumbed to her injuries. The Investigations Division and Crime…… read more »
There is a chance for snow overnight tonight. The National Weather Service says cold rain during the day today may change over to snow this evening before tapering off. A light accumulation of less than an inch is expected in the Wayne County area. The near freezing temperatures Saturday morning could result in some patchy…… read more »
State Legislator Representative Raymond E. Smith, Jr., of Goldsboro, has been elected Minority Whip by the House Democratic caucus in the North Carolina General Assembly. The Democratic caucus voted unanimously for Smith, a 2nd term Democrat who serves House District 21 in Sampson and Wayne counties. The caucus also selected Democrats Rep. Amos Quick, serving…… read more »
Two suspects are arrested for a Kinston armed robbery. The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office says the robbery at the Blue Door Sweepstakes on the 3000 block of Highway 258 North occurred Sunday morning. The business had been robbed at gunpoint by two subjects. Two suspects were identified through the sheriff’s office’s investigation and they were…… read more »
Goldsboro Police have been on the scene of an apparent shooting this afternoon at Day Circle. At least one person was injured in the incident and was transported from the scene in an ambulance. GoldsboroDailyNews.com is watching for further details. … read more »
