Category Archives: Local News
Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Charge For Goldsboro Man
On Thursday, April 22, a deputy with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office Patrol initiated a traffic stop in the northwestern area of the county for an equipment violation. During the stop, 29-year-old A...
Apr 29, 2021
N.C. To Lift Outdoor Mask Rule, Raise Gathering Limits
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has decided to lift the state’s outdoor mask mandate. He is also increasing indoor and outdoor gathering limits. Starting Friday, 100 people c...
Apr 28, 2021
Council Resumes Twice-A-Month Public Comment Sessions
Goldsboro residents will have more opportunity to speak their mind before their elected representatives.As the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent gathering restrictions hit last year, the Goldsboro City...
Apr 28, 2021
Dudley Man Charged For Trafficking Schedule II
Bond is set at $100,000 secured for a Wayne County man accused of trafficking a controlled substance. On Saturday, April 17th, a deputy with the Wayne County Sheriff's Patrol Division pulled a vehicle...
Apr 28, 2021
SHP Encourages Driver Vigilance Around Agricultural Areas
As North Carolina’s vibrant agricultural industry becomes more present on the roadways this time of year, the State Highway Patrol reminds motorist of practices they can take to keep everyone sa...
Apr 28, 2021
Survey To Assist With WCC’s Homegrown Talent Initiative
As we come out on the other side of the pandemic, and as the labor market remains extremely tight, Wayne Community College is partnering with community allies and stakeholders to find new ways to help...
Apr 28, 2021
WCC Receives Eight GM Trucks For Technician Training
Wayne Community College has received eight General Motors diesel trucks for use in its automotive technology program.The 3.0-liter diesel 2019 GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado pickup trucks were don...
Apr 27, 2021
Jail’s Substance Misuse Program Hopes To End “Rotating Door”
With nearly $1 million coming to the county, the Wayne County Detention Center is hoping to reduce the recidivism rate for persons dealing with substance addiction.Wayne County Sheriff Larry Pierce ta...
Apr 26, 2021
Library Hosts Event For El Día De Los Niños/El Día De Los Libros
Wayne County Public Library has received a Grassroots Art Program grant through the Arts Council of Wayne County to host an event for El Da de los Nios/El Da de los Libros on Saturday, May 1from 2-4pm...
Apr 26, 2021
Evergreen Garden Club Spruces Up Downtown Goldsboro (PHOTOS)
Members of the Evergreen Garden Club of Goldsboro were busy planting flowers and shrubs around the landscaping along Center Street in Downtown Goldsboro on Saturday morning. The Evergreen Garden Club ...
Apr 26, 2021