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Charges Filed in Fatal December Crash

Charges Filed in Fatal December Crash

July 7, 2023 Andrew Stevens

On December 6, 2022, at approximately 8 p.m., the Goldsboro Police Department was notified by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, via Wayne County Communications, of a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed.

The vehicle was traveling westbound on US 70 from the LaGrange area. A Wayne County Sheriff’s deputy conducting business checks located a suspicious vehicle at Deacon Jones Chevrolet at 6595 US 70 E, LaGrange. When the deputy turned around to investigate further, the vehicle fled the area at a high rate of speed.… read more »

WCHRA Announces 50/50 Raffle Winner

WCHRA Announces 50/50 Raffle Winner

July 6, 2023 Andrew Stevens

The Wayne County Human Resources Association recently held its annual 50/50 raffle fundraiser. This year’s winner was Wayne County resident Chakita Perry. The fundraiser raised $480. The raffle proceeds will be donated to Wayne County community organizations at the end of the year. In 2022, Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro-Wayne, Prevention…… read more »

Mount Olive Walmart to Show off Renovations on Friday

Mount Olive Walmart to Show off Renovations on Friday

July 6, 2023 Andrew Stevens

On Friday at 10 a.m., the Mount Olive community will be welcomed back to the newly remodeled Walmart store located at 308 NC Highway 55 West. A celebratory ribbon-cutting and community event will take place that includes the recognition of community partnerships with the presentation of grants to local organizations. A new Mount Olive-focused mural will also be revealed during the re-opening event.… read more »

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrests

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrests

July 5, 2023 Andrew Stevens

On June 29, at approximately 2 a.m., deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office conducted a vehicle traffic stop for a chapter 90 violation. During the traffic stop the front passenger, Phillip Chima Burrell, vacated the U-Haul moving truck and fled the scene on foot.… read more »

Arrest Made in Breaking and Entering, Larceny Case

Arrest Made in Breaking and Entering, Larceny Case

July 5, 2023 Andrew Stevens

During June 2023, the Goldsboro Police Department responded to several breaking and entering and felony larceny cases that were occurring at Always Available Self Storage at 416 E. New Hope Road. An unknown person had been entering storage units after hours and stealing items from inside the units.… read more »

PET OF THE WEEK: Jasmine Powered by Jackson & Sons

PET OF THE WEEK: Jasmine Powered by Jackson & Sons

July 5, 2023 Shaun Johnson

This is Jasmine, she is a 5-year-old female Terrier/American Pit Bull mix that is very sweet and loving. Jasmine is available and waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find herFUR-EVER Home. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services  Call: (919) 731-1439 option “0” Email: [email protected] Jasmine Breed Terrier/American Pit Bull mix  Age 5 years Gender Female  Size Large  Color…… read more »

DAV Offers Much-Needed Resources to Veterans

DAV Offers Much-Needed Resources to Veterans

July 3, 2023 Andrew Stevens

After spending only a few minutes with Alonzo Albertson it’s easy to understand that he may be retired from the United States Army, but his work giving back to our country is far from over.

            A native of Kinston who now resides in Goldsboro, Albertson spent 16 years in the Army in supply and then transferred over to transportation. Albertson’s service included involvement in Desert Storm and Desert Shield, as well as stops in Bosnia, Somalia, Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan.

           Now Albertson spends his days as Commander Service Officer at the Donald H. Kirkman Chapter for Disabled American Veterans on Mulberry Street.… read more »

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