A four car accident late Thursday afternoon block an intersection in Wayne County Firefighters from Mount Olive Fire Department along with an EMS unit were dispatched to the scene of the accident at the intersection of Indian Springs Road and Stanley Chapel Church Road. As fire and EMS arrived they found the intersection blocked by several…… read more »
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Seven Springs man for First Degree Sexual Offense by an Adult, Indecent Liberties with a Child, and Crimes Against Nature after a report filed in January. In January 2023, a sexual assault report was filed with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the…… read more »
State transportation officials are reminding people to stay off railroad property because it is illegal and dangerous. “Railroad property and tracks are for trains and are not for walking, jogging or any form of trespassing,” said Jason Orthner, director for the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Rail Division. “This time of year, students are also taking…… read more »
This week’s spotlight is on Gogo, a 2-year-old, female, domestic shorthair mix that is a sweetheart and very friendly. Gogo is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find her FUR-ever home. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services call 919-731-1439 option “0” or email [email protected].… read more »
On the morning of February 12th, 2023, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Quaker Drive, Goldsboro, regarding a shooting. While enroute, Deputies were notified that the victim Anthony Carter was at another location and the Goldsboro Police Department was out with him. By the time Deputies arrived, Carter had been transported…… read more »
The Golden LEAF Foundation Board of Directors has awarded Wayne Community College $225,000 for trades training programs to be held at Southern Wayne High School. The funds will be used to renovate classroom and lab space to expand workforce training in welding, equipment repair, and safety. It will pay for equipment, personnel, and supplies. The…… read more »
Chair Leatham accepted a motion to untable an item tabled from November 30, 2022, which was a motion to use half of the unspent funds from maintenance vacancies to provide a salary adjustment for maintenance staff for the remainder of the year. He then rescinded his original motion made on November 30. In an effort…… read more »
Saturday afternoon Lees McRae Bobcats came to town to take on the UMO Trojans in Conference Carolinas action at Kornegay Arena. The Lady Trojans took the win with the score of 80 to Lees McRae 67. The men came away with the win over Lees McRae with a score 101 to Lees McRae 80.… read more »
Update – Monday, February 13th Firefighters remain on the scene of the industrial fire in the Dudley area. There are still areas of the site burning and smoking, which is estimated to continue for the next few days. At this time, the fire remains contained, and there is no worry about the fire spreading. Units…… read more »
Wayne Community College will hold a talk on the 135th United States Colored Troops next week in recognition of Black History Month. The presentation is set for 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16. It will be held in Room 101 of the Walnut Building on the college’s main campus in Goldsboro. Jay and Amy Bauer,…… read more »
