On Jan. 1, 2023, at approximately 12:07 a.m., Goldsboro Police Department’s Housing Unit was conducting saturated patrols of the southern portion of the city. While patrolling the Lincoln Homes Neighborhood, Housing officers witnessed a male subject firing a handgun in the air numerous times. Officers immediately approached and detained the subject, identified as Gilbert McNeil…… read more »
A section of a major Goldsboro route will temporarily close this weekend for drainage improvements. Contract crews plan to close North Berkeley Boulevard (U.S. 13) near the U.S. 70 Bypass from 5 a.m. Saturday until 6 a.m. Monday to upsize a drainage pipe underneath the pavement. A detour will send drivers onto the U.S. 70 Bypass, Wayne…… read more »
Wayne County Commissioners on Tuesday were provided an update on the University of Mount Olive. Dr. Ed Croom, president of the University of Mount Olive, discussed that UMO has a state-of-the-art nursing simulator lab and has its inaugural nursing class taking place right now. The university serves students from 29 different countries and has students…… read more »
On December 30th, 2022, Members of the DWI Task Force conducted a traffic stop for a Fictitious Registration Plate. After the stop was made, K9 assistance was requested. K9 Tod positively alerted to the odor of narcotics inside the vehicle. A probable cause search was conducted, and controlled substances were located inside the vehicle and…… read more »
The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Wayne County until 2:15 PM. At 1:28 PM, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Bunn to 7 miles southwest of Bailey to near Smithfield to 14 miles east of Benson, moving east at 40 mph. The storm has…… read more »
On Tuesday, Governor Cooper and staff from the Governor’s Office met with officials from Duke Energy, including Lynn Good, President and Chief Executive Order of Duke Energy, Julie Janson, Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, Duke Energy Carolinas, Kendal Bowman, North Carolina State President of Duke Energy, and Kevin McLaughlin, Vice President Government Affairs…… read more »
This week’s spotlight is on Jack, a 3-year-old, male, hound mix. He is very sweet and is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find his FUR-ever home. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services call 919-731-1439 option “0” or email [email protected].… read more »
UNC Health Wayne shared that the first baby born at their location in 2023 was born at 12:49 a.m. Evander was born to Brea Shivar on January 3rd.… read more »
A Kinston man has been arrested after fleeing from authorities. Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports that on December 23rd at approximately 1 am a member of the Wayne County’s DWI Task Force attempted to stop a vehicle for a speeding violation when the driver attempted to elude. The deputy after a brief pursuit was able…… read more »
KS Bank is pleased to announce that Justin McLamb has been hired as a Commercial Relationship Manager in their Goldsboro office. In this role, McLamb will be responsible for developing new business, deposit growth, and loan production. Earl W. Worley, Jr., KS Bank President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “Justin McLamb will be an excellent…… read more »
