Category Archives: Local News
WCPS Announces School Administration Change
During its monthly meeting this week, the Wayne County Board of Education approved the following principal change:Eastern Wayne Middle assistant principal, Edward "E.J." Cromartie, Jr, was named the p...
Jan 06, 2021
Cooper Extends Modified Stay-At-Home Order
Governor Roy Cooper is extending North Carolina's modified stay-at-home order.Wednesday, Gov. Cooper announced the executive order would remain in place for an additional three weeks.The modified stay...
Jan 06, 2021
County Working To Increase COVID Vaccination Efforts
The COVID-19 vaccine is here and Wayne County is ramping up efforts to start vaccinating the public.Wayne County Health Director Dr. Brenda Weis gave an update on the rollout of the vaccine during Tue...
Jan 06, 2021
Shooting Victim Succumbs To Injuries
The victim in last week's shooting in Wayne County has passed away. While further details were not available, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office has confirmed the victim in the December 29th shooting h...
Jan 06, 2021
DEPUTIES: Impaired Suspect Flees Traffic Stop
On Saturday, the Goldsboro Police Department was notified of a possible intoxicated motorist attempting to leave a residence. Wayne County Sheriff's deputies were in the area but found the vehicle was...
Jan 06, 2021
Local Congressmen Have High Hopes For New Session
(NORTH CAROLINA NEWS NETWORK) — A new Congress was sworn in on Sunday.Newly elected and re-elected lawmakers on Capitol Hill took the oath of office, including North Carolina congressmen G.K. Bu...
Jan 05, 2021
Police Investigate Goldsboro Armed Robbery
Just after 2 AM on Monday, officers with the Goldsboro Police Department were dispatched to the Speedway gas station on the 400 block of E. New Hope Road in reference to a robbery that had just occurr...
Jan 05, 2021
GPD Seeks Suspects Accused Of Stealing City Property
The Goldsboro Police Department is seeking assistance in locating or identifying the individuals in the photos below. Around 11:30 PM on December 31st, a white male and a white female broke into the H...
Jan 05, 2021
Gov. Cooper Mobilizes National Guard To Speed Up COVID Vaccine Rollout
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Gov. Roy Cooper says he's calling in the North Carolina National Guard to help accelerate COVID-19 vaccinations. Cooper made the announcement Tuesday as North Carolina ranks near ...
Jan 05, 2021
Vaccine Registration Begins For Individuals Age 75 & Older
Beginning this week, individuals who are age 75 or older will be able to register at an off-site location to receive a COVID-19 vaccine free from the Wayne County Health Department under Phase 1B of v...
Jan 05, 2021