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Frost Advisory in Effect for Tuesday

Frost Advisory in Effect for Tuesday

A frost advisory is in effect from 2 am to 9 am Tuesday.  The temperatures are expected to drop as low as 33 degrees resulting in frost formation.  The advisory includes central North Carolina including Wayne County.  Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the…read more »

Morning Crash Send Three to Hospital

Morning Crash Send Three to Hospital

Firefighters from Dudley Volunteer Fire Department along with EMS Station 8 were dispatched to the scene of a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Outlaw Road and Old Mount Olive Highway. The driver of the C&M Plumbing truck wasn’t injured in the crash, but several people in the van were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries to be checked…read more »

Arrests in Goldsboro

Arrests in Goldsboro

Goldsboro City Police report a series of arrests this week: 50-year-old Kimberly Daly Dawson of Day Circle was charged with possession of heroin and simple possession of a schedule IV drug after an arrest Thursday, April 6. 37-year-old Roy Rogers Watkins of Virginia Street was arrested Thursday for second-degree trespass, simple possession of a schedule…read more »

Man Found Dead in Motel Parking Lot

Man Found Dead in Motel Parking Lot

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 »

Police Look for Burglar

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

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

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

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

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

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 »

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