Wayne Community College’s Public Safety Division will hold its annual 9/11 Tribute Stair Climb on Sunday, Sept. 11 on the Magnolia Building exterior stairs and breezeways (facing the interior of the campus at 3000 Wayne Memorial Dr. in Goldsboro). Emergency medical and law enforcement students, along with their instructors and other first responders, will start…… read more »
Wednesday afternoon friends and guests gather in front of the University of Mount Olive Baseball field for the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Carl Lancaster Training Facility. University President Dr. H. Edward Croom welcomed the guests, staff, and team players to this joyful occasion that will offer the students athletics the opportunity to advance in…… read more »
Wayne County has promoted Sara Larson to human resources director, filling the vacancy as Human Resources Director Ginger Moore moves to the assistant county manager position. Larson will start her new role on October 1, 2022, with an annual salary of $100,000. “If you haven’t had the pleasure of working with Sara already, you will…… read more »
Wednesday afternoon firefighters from Pricetown, Seven Springs, Indian Springs, and Mount Olive Fire Departments along with firefighters from Oak Wolfe, Pleasant Grove, Albertson, and Sandy Bottom responded to the scene of a working structure fire that involved an old wood frame house, several outbuildings, and a pickup truck. North Carolina State Trooper, Z. Price was…… read more »
The United Way of Wayne County (UWWC) officially kicked-off the 2022 Community Campaign at 11:00 am during the Volunteer Fair on August 31st at The Maxwell Center. Bethany Perry exclaimed that 36% of this year’s goal had already been met thanks to Frontrunner Investors who hold their campaigns early. The Community Campaign is vital to the…… read more »
Goldsboro Police have arrested and charged Shamella Janay Oliver, 30, of Edgerton Street with Assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, inflicting serious injuries. On July 3rd, Officers from the Goldsboro Police Department’s Uniformed Patrol “B” Shift responded to Wayne UNC Healthcare in reference to a victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.…… read more »
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help. A reward of up to $5,000 has been offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect(s) responsible for the homicide of Alex Sharpless. The body of 21-year-old Alex Sharpless was found on Wednesday, July 13th on Watershed Road in Wayne County. …… read more »
Two Wayne County men are jailed and charged with ten counts of Felony Breaking and Entering and two counts of Felony Attempted Breaking and Entering. According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, 28-year-old Darius Justus Reid of Dudley and 30-year-old Brian Dijon Morton of Goldsboro were arrested and charged with numerous crimes. During the past…… read more »
August 31, 2022, 92, Goldsboro – Jean Head Siler died on August 31, 2022. She was the adoring wife of Sandy Siler and the daughter ofMargaret Berry Head and Laska H. Head of Seven Springs. Sandy and her son, Laska David, precededher in death.Jeannie was the proud and loving mother of Mary Margaret Siler Head…… read more »
Meet Stormy, Stormy is a 1-year-old male cat, that is very sweet and playful. He 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].… read more »
