Goldsboro, NC — The Goldsboro Police Department will host its annual Shop with a Cop event on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, beginning at 7:30 am, at local Walmart Supercenters and Target. This long-standing program strengthens relationships between youth and law enforcement while supporting families across Goldsboro and Wayne County who may need assistance during the holiday…
Local News
Local Sports
Alston Has Career Night as Trojans Fall to the Panthers, 90-85
MOUNT OLIVE — A dominant performance off the bench from freshman Jaevian Alston gave the University of Mount Olive a legitimate chance down the stretch, but Ferrum College pulled away late to secure a 90–85 win Saturday afternoon inside Kornegay Arena. The Trojans now sit at 4–5 overall and 1–1 in Conference Carolinas play. Alston…
Crime
Goldsboro Police Continue Search for Missing 21-Year-Old Nearly One Month After Disappearance
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Nearly a month has passed since 21-year-old Tra’sond Marquail McNeil was reported missing, and investigators are continuing to search for answers — and for him. On Nov. 10, 2025, at approximately 4:25 p.m., Goldsboro Police officers received a report of a missing person after McNeil had not been seen since Nov. 8.…
Education
UMO to Hold Graduation on December 12
MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive will graduate approximately 175 students on Friday, December 12, at 10 AM in George & Annie Dail Kornegay Arena. The platform party will include UMO President H. Edward Croom, UMO Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Burt Lewis, Dean of the Tillman School of Business Dr. Kathy…
Government
Inclement Weather Prompts Early Closure, Delayed Opening at Clerk’s Office
Wayne County, N.C. — The Wayne County Clerk’s Office is closing today at 4 p.m. due to inclement weather and will operate on a delayed schedule Tuesday morning. Officials say the Clerk’s Office will reopen at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 9. Small Claims cases scheduled before 10:30 a.m. should report at 10:30 a.m., with…
Obituaries
Deshawn Jeffrey Ashford
December 5, 2025, 25, Clinton — In humble submission to the will of God, we, the management and staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Ashford and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mr. Deshawn Jeffrey Ashford, 25, of Clinton, NC. Arrangements are forthcoming at this time. Services of Love…
