BUIES CREEK – Wayne County Post 11 opened its 11th trip to the North Carolina American Legion state tournament with a 4-1 win over top-ranked Rowan County on Tuesday evening.… read more »
Monthly Archives: July 2023
Collaboration Between Wayne and Lenoir Agencies Leads to Drug Arrests
In early July 2023, the Goldsboro/Wayne County Drug Task Force and Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office began receiving citizen complaints about the narcotics distribution activities of Joshua Waters and Johnathan Frizzelle.… read more »
Kinston Church Hosting Back-to-School Giveaway
KINSTON – Greater St. Paul United Holy Church is hosting a free back-to-school giveaway from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on July 29, at 2101 Tower Hill Road, in Kinston.… read more »
Goldsboro Police Respond to Shooting on Maple Street
On Tuesday, at approximately 2:58 p.m., officers with the Goldsboro Police Department responded to the 1900 block of Maple Street regarding a report of a shooting. Upon their arrival, officers were advised that the victim left the area and was transported by personal vehicle to the hospital.… read more »
Smith Prepares for First Season in “Dream Job” at Rosewood
When Josh Smith envisions what his emotions will be like moments before his first game as head football coach at his alma mater, he doesn’t have to describe them, those emotions are visible right there on his face. Smith was named head football coach at Rosewood in December, after Robert Britt announced his decision to…… read more »
Georgia-Pacific Donates $8,000 to Habitat
Georgia-Pacific Plywood and Lumber plant recently donated $8,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro-Wayne, Inc.… read more »
Pikeville Man Wins $1 Million in Lottery
RALEIGH – Casma Omeally of Pikeville took a chance on a $2 Mega Millions ticket and won a $1 million prize in Friday’s drawing.
Omeally bought his lucky Quick Pick ticket from Pikeville Mini Mart on South Goldsboro Street in Pikeville. … read more »
Goldsboro Fire Department Hosts Hook and Ladder Camp
What started as an idea to give back to children in Wayne County by giving them an inside look into the life of a firefighter became a reality on Monday morning.
The Goldsboro Fire Department hosted the first day of its inaugural Hook and Ladder Fire Camp for children ages 8 through 13. The free camp is being held all week from 8 a.m. to noon each day. … read more »
Mount Olive Eyeing Strategies to Attract Businesses Downtown
MOUNT OLIVE – The town of Mount Olive has come a long way since its humble beginnings as “mile marker 70,” and was simply a stop along a railroad route until the late 1800s.
Now known for pickles, agriculture and a well regarded university, the town of Mount Olive has aspirations of attracting businesses to its downtown. … read more »
Lawrence E. “Johnny” Herring
July 21, 2023, 82, Goldsboro — Lawrence E. “Johnny” Herring, 82, Goldsboro resident, passed away early Friday morning, July 21, 2023, at his home. Mr. Herring was a native of the Pleasant Grove community near Mount Olive. He graduated in 1959 from B. F. Grady High School. He then joined the N.C. National Guard, and…… read more »
