Category Archives: Local News
WCSO: Impaired Driver Found Asleep At The Wheel
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office says it received information from Lenoir County on a possible intoxicated driver heading into Wayne County on Tuesday. Deputies located the vehicle stopped in the mid...
Jan 21, 2021
Rev. Barber Delivers Sermon At Presidential Inaugural Prayer Service
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris invited Rev. William Barber to deliver the homily during the interfaith service hosted by the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C on Thursday.Bar...
Jan 21, 2021
N.C. Pickle Fest Cancels In-Person Events, Plans Virtual Activities
For the second year in a row, the streets of downtown Mount Olive will be quiet on the last full weekend of April.Organizers of the 2021 North Carolina Pickle Festival today announced the cancellation...
Jan 21, 2021
Carver Heights Elementary Teams With SJAFB For New Initiatives
The local Air Force base is working to help students at a Goldsboro School.The partnership between Seymour Johnson Air Force Base and Carver Heights Elementary School began in the fall as airmen start...
Jan 21, 2021
Rev. Barber Holds Major Role At Inauguration Service
GOLDSBORO, N.C. (AP) - A North Carolina minister and civil rights leader holds a major role in the traditional prayer service held in conjunction with the inauguration of President Joe Biden. The Rev....
Jan 21, 2021
PET OF THE WEEK: Boone Powered By Jackson & Sons
Meet Boone! He is a 3-year-old shepherd-mix. Boone has been at the Wayne County Animal Shelter since November waiting to find his forever home.Click here to view all the pets available for adoption th...
Jan 21, 2021
City Council Plans To Hear From Three District 1 Candidates
Three candidates are vying to fill a vacancy on the Goldsboro City Council.At Tuesday's council meeting, City Manager Tim Salmon announced the three residents that were hoping to be the new District 1...
Jan 20, 2021
Lenoir Co. Added To Hurricane Isaias Disaster Declaration
One more North Carolina county is eligible to apply for federal disaster assistance to supplement state and local Hurricane Isaias recovery efforts.FEMA Public Assistance funding is now available to l...
Jan 20, 2021
Deeper Life Church Ministries to Host “A Load On Us”
Deeper Life Church Ministries, 900 Eleventh Street in Goldsboro, will host "A Load On Us," a free clothing wash initiative as part of DLCM's 2021 Impact the City."Since we launched our Impact the City...
Jan 20, 2021
Health Department Providing Public Vaccinations At The Maxwell Center
Starting Wednesday, January 20, 2021, the Wayne County Health Department will be conducting public vaccinations at The Maxwell Center for individuals who have an appointment scheduled through the coun...
Jan 20, 2021