On April 9, 2023, at approximately 7:09 a.m., officers with the Goldsboro Police Department responded to 2316 William St. for a call of an unresponsive male lying in the parking lot of Carolina Motel. When officers arrived, they discovered a male identified as Gary Lamont Green lying unresponsive in the PVA. EMS responded and pronounced the subject deceased. The Goldsboro Police Department’s Investigative Services Bureau and Crime Scene Unit were contacted and responded to the scene. At this time…… read more »
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Man Found Dead in Motel Parking Lot
Police Look for Burglar
On Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at approximately 3:18 a.m., officers with the Goldsboro Police Department were dispatched to a residence in the 1000 block of S. Best St. The resident reported that an unknown person forced entry to the home while the resident was asleep and began removing items. An acquaintance of the resident, who was also sleeping in the…… read more »
Police: Man Threatened Walmart Shoppers
A man was arrested after threatening Walmart shoppers with a gun. Saturday at approximately 3:25 p.m. Goldsboro Police Department received a call in reference to an armed suspect inside Walmart, 1002 N. Spence Ave. Several witnesses began calling advising responding officers of a suspect brandishing a firearm, and threatening citizens. As responding officers arrived on…… read more »
Goldsboro Police Congratulates Major Canady
The Goldsboro Police Department would like to announce our recent promotion of Capt. Bryant Canady to the position of Major of the Investigative Services Bureau. Canady has twenty years of service with the Goldsboro Police Department and will take on his new position on April 19, 2023. Please help us recognize this achievement in his…… read more »
Open House Set for New Tutoring Center
A new tutoring center is holding Grand Opening Saturday, April 8. Tonya Buffalo is a certified special education teacher and owner of S.T.R.E.A.M. The Grand Opening is from 10:00am to 12:00pm at the center at 207 East Walnut Street in Goldsboro. From Ms. Buffalo’s announcement of the event: This organization is a vision come true…… read more »
WCC Scholarship Application Period Now Open
New and returning Wayne Community College students should apply now for scholarships for next year. Current and incoming college-credit students have until May 31 to complete the online application for 2023-2024 Foundation of Wayne Community College scholarships. To get details on Foundation scholarships and access the application, go to www.waynecc.edu/foundation/scholarships/. Contact Wendy Potter at 919-739-7006…… read more »
Mount Olive Track and Field Athletes Honored
The Conference Carolinas Winter Scholar-Athletes of the Year Presented by Hudl represent six different member institutions. 2022-23 Conference CarolinasWinter Scholar-Athletes of the Year Presented by Hudl Women’s Swimming and Diving: Mariel Mencia Martinez, UNC Pembroke and Guillermina Rentsch, Lees-McRaeMen’s Swimming and Diving: Dale Bruce, KingMen’s Indoor Track & Field: Kamden Johnson, Mount OliveWomen’s Indoor Track & Field: Jaiden Moody, Mount OliveMen’s…… read more »
Wayne Community College Celebrates 65 years
Wayne Community College celebrated 65 years of service to Goldsboro with a reception Wednesday at the Moffatt Auditorium. The Keynote speaker was Jimmy E. Ford an alum and current WCC Trustee. Ford recounted his decision to attent Wayne Community College during a period of time when he was uncertain about his future. “I wanted a…… read more »
Goldsboro Man Arrested After Break-in
An investigation began in reference to a break-in in the area of Claridge Nursery Road, in which approximately $15,000 worth of property was stolen. As a result of this investigation, 34-year old Eric Alphin was arrested Thursday and charged with Breaking and/or Entering (F), Larceny After Breaking and/or Entering (F), (7) Counts of Obtaining Property…… read more »
High Speed Motorcycle Chase Ends with Arrest
On 03/30/2023 members of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office DWI Task Force were conducting a saturation patrol in the area of Hwy 70 W at Grady Rd. Sgt. Holland observed two motorcycles driving recklessly through traffic at speeds near 100 mph and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The motorcycle being operated by Mr. Chambers…… read more »
