Category Archives: Local News
Mount Olive Reports Wastewater Spill
The Town of Mount Olive had a discharge of untreated sewer from inside the Town's wastewater treatment plant at 408 Wilkins Farm Road. The spill was discovered on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at 7:00 A.M. ...
Jan 05, 2021
Over One Dozen Reports Of New Year’s Gunfire In Goldsboro
Noisy and dangerous celebrations marked the start of 2021 in Goldsboro. According to the reports from the Goldsboro Police Department, there were 15 reports of discharging a weapon within the city dur...
Jan 05, 2021
City Sets Procedure For Filling District 1 Council Vacancy
Those interested in filling a vacancy on the Goldsboro City Council have less than two weeks to apply.The council set the procedure for filling the District 1 vacancy at Monday’s meeting after h...
Jan 04, 2021
Town Fire Department Plans Regular Use Of Tower Siren
Residents in Mount Olive may notice some new noise in the afternoons. In a Facebook post, the Mount Olive Fire Department says its siren on the tower at the fire station will be set off daily at noon....
Jan 04, 2021
Driver, Vehicle Pulled From Rising River (PHOTOS)
Monday afternoon, Grantham firefighters were dispatched to a possible water rescue near the boat ramp on Ferry Bridge Road. At the time of the call, all that was known was that a van was reportedly st...
Jan 04, 2021
GFD About One-Third Of The Way Toward Restoring 1919 Fire Engine
The effort continues to rehabilitate a piece of Goldsboro firefighting history.The Goldsboro Fire Department has been working to restore its 1919 LaFrance fire engine.Goldsboro Fire Chief Joe Dixon sa...
Jan 04, 2021
City, County Offices Closed Today For New Year’s Day
The following schedule changes will be taking place in observance of New Year's Day:City of Goldsboro Offices will be closed Friday, January 1, 2021 for New Year’s Day.County of Wayne Government...
Jan 01, 2021
Mt. Olive Takes New Year’s Eve Pickle Drop, Food Drive Online
In true 2020 fashion, a live, in-person New Year's Eve Pickle Drop will not be held in Mount Olive this year. But pickle fans everywhere will still be able to watch a pickle drop come December 31.Plan...
Dec 31, 2020
United Way Reaches About 90% Of Community Campaign Goal
In a year dominated by uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the community showed there was no doubt in the great work being done by the United Way of Wayne County. Despite slowdowns in all sector...
Dec 30, 2020
WCSO Arrest Suspect After Domestic Dispute
Deputes of the Wayne County Sheriffs Department were dispatched Sunday to 212 Marlette Dr. in reference to an active domestic dispute. Upon arrival, Deputies spotted 34 year old James Thomas Goodman o...
Dec 29, 2020