Category Archives: Local News
N.C. Records Over 10,000 COVID-19 Cases In One Day
North Carolina has recorded a new record high in its number of new coronavirus cases.The state says there were 10,398 newly reported cases of COVID-19 confirmed on Thursday.North Carolina has now reco...
Jan 08, 2021
Suspect Charged With Murder For Day Circle Shooting
Just before 11 a.m. Thursday, Goldsboro Police officers responded to the 1500 building of Day Circle to investigate a report of a shooting. Officers found 50-year-old Tangia M. Etheridge of Goldsboro ...
Jan 08, 2021
Snow Possible Overnight In Wayne County
There is a chance for snow overnight tonight. The National Weather Service says cold rain during the day today may change over to snow this evening before tapering off. A light accumulation of less th...
Jan 08, 2021
Arrest Made In December Altercation That Resulted In Shooting
On December 8th, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office began an investigation into the injury of two persons. The individuals were both treated and released from the hospital. The investigation reportedly...
Jan 07, 2021
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