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Wings Over Wayne Returns to Seymour Johnson

Wings Over Wayne Returns to Seymour Johnson

The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, will headline Seymour Johnson Air Force Base’s Wings Over Wayne Air, Space and Technology Expo, May 20-21, 2023. The free air show will also feature aerial performances and dozens of military and civilian static displays representing the different generations of air power from the past to…read more »

Convicted Felon Arrested for Possession of Firearm

Convicted Felon Arrested for Possession of Firearm

On January 5, 2023, at approximately 3:45 p.m., Goldsboro Police Department’s Housing Unit was conducting saturated patrols of the northern portion of the city. A traffic stop was conducted in the 100 block of Industry Court in reference to a motor vehicle violation.  During a probable cause search of the vehicle, suspected marijuana and a…read more »

NCDOR Announces Opening of Business and Individual Income Tax Seasons

NCDOR Announces Opening of Business and Individual Income Tax Seasons

The N.C. Department of Revenue (NCDOR) will begin accepting both business and individual income tax returns over the next few weeks. The NCDOR anticipates accepting 2022 Corporate Income and Franchise, Partnership Income, and Estates and Trust Income tax returns by Friday, Jan. 27. The NCDOR anticipates accepting 2022 Individual Income tax returns by Friday, Feb.…read more »

Crash at Intersection Sends One to Hospital

Crash at Intersection Sends One to Hospital

Two vehicles collided Saturday afternoon at the intersections of Sleepy Creek Road and Highway 117 Alt in Dudley. Wayne County EMS Station 8 along with firefighters from Dudley Fire Department were dispatched to the scene. As emergency personnel arrived on the scene they found two vehicles had collided and were blocking the intersection. EMS personnel…read more »

Suspect Flees From AuthoritiesTwice Arrested

Suspect Flees From AuthoritiesTwice Arrested

On January 15, 2023, at approximately 1:35 p.m., Goldsboro Police Department’s Housing Unit was conducting saturated patrols of the southern portion of the city. A traffic stop was conducted in the 800 block of East Ash Street in reference to a motor vehicle violation.  The vehicle failed to yield to Housing officers and a vehicle…read more »

WCHRA Donate to Local Agencies

WCHRA Donate to Local Agencies

The Wayne County Human Resources Association (WCHRA) presented donations to four local, non-profit organizations in December. Through fundraising efforts, including a 50/50 raffle, WCHRA members raised money and donated $500 to each of the following: 1. Kitty Askins Hospice Center 2. Prevention and Treatment Center 3. Boys and Girls Clubs of Wayne County 4. Goldsboro-Wayne…read more »

Goldsboro Man Arrested for Concealing a Death

Goldsboro Man Arrested for Concealing a Death

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division has identified and arrested a suspect in the death investigation of Crystal Haithcock, who was found deceased on Salem Church Road, Goldsboro, NC, on January 15th, 2023. Through public assistance and hard work, Detectives were able to retrace Ms. Haithcock’s whereabouts prior to her death which led…read more »

January is Blood Donation Month

January is Blood Donation Month

Today, Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed January as Blood Donation Month in North Carolina to encourage those who are healthy and eligible to sign up to donate blood. “It’s not just during a crisis, but an ample blood supply is needed all the time in order to help give life to others,” said Governor Roy Cooper.…read more »

Drugs Found During Traffic Stop

Drugs Found During Traffic Stop

On January 17th, 2022, at approximately 6 p.m., Deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office conducted a vehicle traffic stop for a chapter 20 violation. After the conclusion of the traffic stop a consent search of the vehicle was conducted and suspected Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were located. Marty Niles Crowe, 61 of Dudley was…read more »

Threats Cause Lockdown at Goldsboro High

Threats Cause Lockdown at Goldsboro High

On Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at approximately 12:46 p.m., staff at Goldsboro High School received a phone call from an unknown source threatening Goldsboro High School. The school was placed in a precautionary soft lockdown by Wayne County Public Schools. The Goldsboro High school resource officer on duty notified the patrol supervisor to request assistance.…read more »

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