Category Archives: Local News
“Safe Site” Provides Fun, Secure Access To Early Voting
Power, Protection and Encouragement! As early voting winds down in Wayne County, a few community groups teamed together to ensure everyone has access to the polls. Friday afternoon, the One-Stop Early...
Oct 30, 2020
Last Chances To Vote Early Before Election Day
35,000 Wayne County residents have already cast a ballot as North Carolina enters the final days of its early voting period. According to the Wayne County Board of Elections, 35,269 votes have been ca...
Oct 30, 2020
Clocks “Fall Back” One Hour On Sunday
You may be able to get a little extra sleep this weekend. Or spend an extra hour eating Halloween candy.Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 AM Sunday morning, November 1st. You'll probably want to set your...
Oct 30, 2020
Coal Ash Recycling Begins At H.F. Lee Plant In Goldsboro
Coal ash recycling is underway in Wayne County.This month, Duke Energy began operations at the H.F. Lee Plant in Goldsboro.There are four coal ash basins at the former coal-fired power plant, and Duke...
Oct 29, 2020
ACE Team: Suspect Caught With Heroin, Cocaine, Meth
On Saturday, the Wayne County Sheriff's ACE Team was patrolling the area of Highway 111 South in the eastern end of the county. A vehicle was stopped for a registration violation and probable cause wa...
Oct 29, 2020
Newest Wayne County Agriculture Hall Of Fame Inductees
Introducing the 2020 Wayne County Agriculture Hall of Fame inductees!The Wayne County Agricultural Hall of Fame was founded in 1984 as a means of honoring those local residents who have made outstandi...
Oct 29, 2020
Operation Chromebook To Distribute Laptops To Local Students
Operation Unite Goldsboro along with community partners: Southern Bank of Goldsboro, Kramden Institute of Durham, and the Dillard Goldsboro Alumni and Friends, Inc, Triangle Chapter have worked togeth...
Oct 29, 2020
Deeper Life Church Ministries To Host Fall Festival
Deeper Life Church Ministries, at 900 Eleventh Street in Goldsboro, will host a drive-thru Fall Festival, this Saturday, October 31, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. "While the world celebrates Halloween, ...
Oct 29, 2020
Ag Luncheon: COVID-19 Complicates Wayne County’s #1 Industry
Agriculture remains Wayne County's top industry employing roughly 9,000 residents and contributing around $1 billion to the local economy.Tuesday, the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce honored local fa...
Oct 28, 2020
Suspect Crashes Vehicle During Chase
Monday morning, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office made an inquiry on a license plate displayed on a vehicle. The tag came back as stolen and the deputy attempted to pull the vehicle over. The suspect ...
Oct 28, 2020