Category Archives: Local News
WCC Graduates 76th Law Enforcement Class
Wayne Community College has graduated its 76th Basic Law Enforcement Training class. The eight cadets who completed the college's academy received certificates to work as sworn law enforcement officer...
Jul 31, 2020
Library Receives $20,000 From NC CARES Funding
Wayne County Public Library has received a $20,000 NC CARES: Humanities Relief Grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council. This emergency grant funding was provided to North Carolina cultural or...
Jul 31, 2020
GPD: Suspect Accused Of Kidnapping, Rape
On July 3rd, a report was filed with the Goldsboro Police Department regarding an adult female victim being forcibly raped by an unknown suspect. During the subsequent investigation, the GPD says the ...
Jul 30, 2020
WCPS Decides On Firm For Superintendent Search
A search firm will be brought in to help Wayne County Public Schools find its new superintendent.Wednesday, the Wayne County Board of Education interviewed two candidate firms for the superintendent s...
Jul 30, 2020
GPD: Suspect Arrested For Meth Near Local Hotel
The Goldsboro Police Department continues to watch for illegal activities in and around the city's hotels and motels. Friday evening last week, officers with the Goldsboro Police Department's Selectiv...
Jul 30, 2020
Voter Registration Drive This Saturday
Make sure your voice is heard this November. One Church, at 118 S. Berkeley Boulevard in Goldsboro, is hosting a Voter Registration Drive this Saturday, August 1st. The Voter Registration Drive is bei...
Jul 30, 2020
Goldsboro Company Built Bridge Forever Linked To Civil Rights Leader
As the nation mourns the death of Congressman John Lewis, the local area has an interesting connection to the civil rights icon.On March 7, 1965, Lewis was among the peaceful demonstrators that were a...
Jul 29, 2020
Suspects Lead Deputies On Chase Through Wayne County
On Sunday, Wayne County Sheriff's deputies attempted to pull a vehicle over for careless and reckless driving as well as a speeding violation. The vehicle did not stop and the pursuit began. During th...
Jul 29, 2020
GPD: Suspects Arrested On Pot-Dealing Charges
On Monday, officers with the Goldsboro Police Department's Selective Enforcement Unit, Gang Suppression Unit and Vice Unit pulled a vehicle over on the 800 block of Highway 70 East. Following the traf...
Jul 29, 2020
Lenoir County Public Schools To Begin School Year Virtually
While Wayne County is doing a blend of in-person and virtual learning, a neighboring school district is going all virtual to begin the new school year. This week, the Lenoir County Board of Education ...
Jul 29, 2020