Category Archives: Local News

Update: Pile Up Closes 795 at Wayne/Wilson County Line

Update: Pile Up Closes 795 at Wayne/Wilson County Line

Update On Tuesday evening, Highway 795 was declared open again after an alarming pileup involving nearly two dozen vehicles. An eyewitness, who happened to be a driver approaching the accident scene, shared his experience with Goldsboro Daily News. He narrated how he narrowly averted a crash with his tractor-trailer (horse van) by swerving onto the…read more »

WCPS to Graduate Over 1,100 Students

WCPS to Graduate Over 1,100 Students

In May, Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) graduated more than 200 seniors from Wayne School of Engineering, Goldsboro High and Wayne Early/Middle College High School. Over the next week, the district’s five traditional calendar high schools will hold their ceremonies with approximately 940 seniors becoming graduates.  Altogether, more than 1,100 WCPS graduating seniors will take the…read more »

Wingman Land Short After Extra Innings

Wingman Land Short After Extra Innings

With the game stretching to 12 innings, the Cloves managed to come out on top despite the Wingmen’s best efforts in extra innings. With the 11-7 loss, the Wingmen are on a three-game losing streak, they weren’t expecting this kind of turnout. In the bottom of the fourth inning, with the Wingmen leading 5-0, the Clovers…read more »

Sprinkler Fun Days

Sprinkler Fun Days

In just three short days, Goldsboro Fire Department will be setting up the refreshing sprinkler system! Join in the fun every Thursday at 3:00 PM for a delightful session of sprinklers and sunshine! Every Thursday, between June 8th and August 17th, from 3 PM to 4 PMComplimentary outdoor water activitiesDress in swimwear and be ready…read more »

Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Hires Director of Marketing & Events

Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Hires Director of Marketing & Events

The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce has announced that Will Collins is the newest addition to their Chamber Team! Will is not only a devoted husband to his wife Chelsea, but he is also a loving father to their three incredible children – Jack (8), Joah (7), and Lakey (1). Through their entrepreneurial journey of…read more »

Kinston Wingman Announce Long Term Partnership with Lenoir Community College

Kinston Wingman Announce Long Term Partnership with Lenoir Community College

The Kinston Wingmen are thrilled to announce a ten-year partnership with Lenoir Community College, situated at 231 North Carolina Highway 58, in Kinston, North Carolina. This collaboration grants the team access to the renowned Lancer Field on the Main Campus, a facility that the LCC Lancer Baseball Team currently calls home. The field will be…read more »

Two Local High School Students Receives Kappa Scholarships

Two Local High School Students Receives Kappa Scholarships

Graduating Seniors Kelvin Tannis, Southern Wayne and Omarion Hunter, Eastern Wayne have been proudly selected as recipients of the prestigious Goldsboro Alumni Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. 2023 Scholarships. Awarded $500 each, these exceptional young scholars now embark on their journey to a four-year college or university of their choosing this fall. Destined for greatness,…read more »

WCC Partners with NC State

WCC Partners with NC State

Wayne Community College has partnered with NC State University to offer students admittance into the NC State Community College Collaboration program. The NC State C3 program is a dual-enrollment, dual-admission program that gives community college students a pathway to a four-year degree from NC State. Students admitted into the program will be dual enrolled in…read more »

GPD & SBI Investigate Early Morning Shooting

GPD & SBI Investigate Early Morning Shooting

On the morning of June 4, 2023, at approximately 5:47 a.m., the Goldsboro Police Department received a distressing call regarding a shooting incident in the 200 block of Alpha Court. Upon arrival, officers discovered Clarence Jerome Smith, a 39-year-old resident of Goldsboro, who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Mr. Smith was immediately transported to UNC…read more »

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