Update During the course of this investigation, it was determined that the victim’s injuries were self-inflicted. The victim succumbed to her injuries at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville in the early morning hours of 1/12/2023. This case is no longer a shooting investigation, as it has been determined to be a suicide. This investigation…… read more »
United Way of Wayne County is once again holding its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend of Service. The weekend will consist of multiple opportunities to serve. “We believe it is important to continue to honor Martin Luther King’s legacy by bringing people and resources to improve our community,” said Sherry Archibald, United Way of…… read more »
Today, Rep. John Bell was officially sworn in and seated for the 2023-2024 legislative session. This will be his sixth term serving House District 10, which includes Wayne County. He has been the House Majority Leader since 2016. “It is truly an honor to once again take the oath of office and continue serving our…… read more »
This week’s spotlight is on Sootie, a 7-month-old female cat domestic shorthair. She is very sweet and 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 »
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is in possession of the previously found or received firearms listed below that are not part of any ongoing criminal or civil case and remain unclaimed. Ruger Security-9 9mm semi-automatic pistol Astra Model 200 .25 caliber semi-automatic pistol Potential claimants should contact the North Carolina State Highway Patrol by…… read more »
Representatives of the Wayne Regional Fair just returned from the annual Convention of the North Carolina Association of Agricultural Fairs (NCAOAF). In addition to networking and attending educational events, the fair was pleased to win the following awards: Youth Award is given to the fair that has the best involvement of youth and youth activities…… read more »
The Housing Authority of the City of Goldsboro (HACG) will host the SERC MLK Basketball & Cheer Tournament in Goldsboro, NC this year. Housing Authorities throughout the Southeastern Region of the United States will travel during the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday (January 13-15, 2023) with their youth, families, coaches, and staff to this highly…… read more »
A code orange air quality alert is in effect for Wayne, Duplin, and Lenoir Counties until midnight. The North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural Resources in Raleigh NC issued a Code Orange Air Quality alert earlier today as for fine particulates. These concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. Smoke is…… read more »
Wayne Community College will hold its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration 2023 this coming Thursday. Dr. Omotolokun Omokunde, pastor of Timothy Darling Presbyterian Church in Oxford, will speak on “From ‘The Dream’ to Me.” Rev. Omokunde will share his memories of meeting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and hearing the first version of the…… read more »
The United Way of Wayne County’s (UWWC) 2022 Community Campaign officially wrapped up on December 31, 2022. The year began with a goal of raising $850,000 to impact over 17.000 lives across Wayne County. While it is possible to have a few additional investments applied in the first few days of 2023, together with major…… read more »
