Tropical Storm Ophelia brought heavy rain and wind to Wayne County late in the day on Friday, and it continued for most of the day on Saturday.… read more »
Category Archives: Local News
Tropical Storm Ophelia Causes Minor Damage in Wayne County
Larceny Suspect in Custody After Resisting Arrest
On Sept. 12 at approximately 10:35 a.m., officers with the Goldsboro Police Department were dispatched to Target, 1204 Sunburst Drive, for reports of a larceny. Target Loss Prevention reported that an unknown white male stole a Go Trax Electric bicycle from the business.… read more »
BREAKING: University of Mount Olive on Lockdown
MOUNT OLIVE – According to unconfirmed reports, a suspect in a stolen vehicle fleeing from law enforcement in Mount Olive, exited the vehicle and fled on foot early this afternoon.… read more »
WCPS Cancels All After-School Activities
Due to the threat of inclement weather later today, Wayne County Public Schools has canceled all after-school programs and school-sponsored events.
This includes athletic practices & competitions, 4-H programs, tutoring, staff meetings, PTA meetings, parent nights, etc.… read more »
Traffic Stop Involving Gang Members Leads to Drug Arrests
On Sept. 20, at approximately 3:34 p.m., the Goldsboro Police Department’s Selective Enforcement Unit conducted a traffic stop in the 900 block of N. Carolina Street for a motor vehicle violation.… read more »
Crews Respond to Two-Car Accident in Mount Olive
On the afternoon of Sept. 22, Mount Olive firefighters along with a Wayne County EMS unit were dispatched to the scene of a two-vehicle accident with injuries at the intersection of NC 55 East and Breazeale Ave. in front of McDonald’s.… read more »
Updated: Goldsboro Police Respond to Juvenile With Gunshot Wound
On Sept. 17 at approximately 8:30 p.m., officers with the Goldsboro Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle traveling north on Wayne Memorial Drive after the vehicle ran several stop lights. The driver pulled over near Wayne Memorial Drive and Ninth Street at which time the driver made the officer aware they had an emergency and were headed to UNC Health Wayne.… read more »
WCC Welcomes First Cohort of C3 Students
Wayne Community College’s NC State Community College Collaboration (C3) program accepted its first cohort of students this fall. Formerly only a C3 Military Connect school, WCC is now a full C3 partner, opening the path to more students.… read more »
Mount Olive Firefighters Rescue Child From Toy Vending Machine
MOUNT OLIVE – On the evening of Sept. 16, firefighters from Mount Olive and a Wayne County EMS unit were dispatched to an entrapment call to the Mount Olive Laundromat on N. Breazeale Ave. Mount Olive Fire Chief Greg Wiggins, was the first to arrive on the scene and found a small child had climbed into one of the toy vending machines in the rear of the building.… read more »
Goldsboro Fire Department Responds to Fire at Krispy Kreme
On Sept. 19 at approximately 10:54 p.m., the Goldsboro Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at Krispy Kreme, 2607 E. Ash St. Engines 2, 4, 5, Tower 1, and the Battalion Chief responded with 14 personnel.… read more »
