This years Shop with a Cop was a success. The Goldsboro Police Department held its 5th annual “Shop with a Cop” on December 17, 2022, at the Walmart Goldsboro. The event was made possible from grants received from the Wayne County Walmart stores; US Highway 70 W in Rosewood, Elroy, Goldsboro, and Tommy’s Road. …… read more »
Governor Cooper commuted the sentences of six people in North Carolina prisons and granted pardons of forgiveness to four others including two from Wayne County. These commutations and pardons follow an intensive review of cases, including the circumstances of the crimes, length of the sentences, records in prison, and readiness to reenter communities successfully after…… read more »
On Dec. 19, 2022, at approximately 4:14 p.m., Goldsboro Police officers responded to a report of a shooting at the Riddle and Brantley Law Firm. The address of the business is 601 N. Spence Ave. When officers arrived, they located two males in the business deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. Officers secured the business and did not locate any additional…… read more »
The following schedule changes will be taking place this week in observance of Christmas: · County of Wayne Government Offices closed Friday, December 23, 2022 through Tuesday, December 27, 2022. Offices will re-open Wednesday, December 28, 2022 for normal business hours. · All branches of the Wayne County Public Library will close at 5:30 p.m. on the…… read more »
On December 17, 2022, eleven cadets from Charles B. Aycock High School Army Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (JROTC) participated in the National Wreaths Across America Day at the Pikeville Cemetery. The wreath laying ceremony was sponsored by the Pikeville American Legion Post 541. The cadets provided a Color Guard and assisted in the Laying…… read more »
Governor Roy Cooper announced that 42 local governments in rural areas across the state including the town of Seven Springs have been awarded grants from the Rural Transformation Grant Fund, supporting rural economic development projects in North Carolina. A total of $19.76 million will be issued in this second round of grantmaking from the Fund,…… read more »
The Goldsboro City offices will be closed Dec. 23-27 for Christmas. Solid waste routes will be serviced as follows: ■ Friday, Dec. 23, route will be serviced Wednesday, Dec. 21. ■ Monday, Dec. 26, route will be serviced Wednesday, Dec. 28. ■ Tuesday, Dec. 27, route will be serviced Thursday, Dec. 29. ■ Thursday, Dec.…… read more »
NC Freedom Fest will be back in 2023 with a new date of Saturday, September 9th, 2023. This first weekend following Labor Day Weekend will be the permanent date for all NCFreedom Fest’s to come! Originally, NC Freedom Fest began with the intent of focusing our eventaround Military Appreciation Day, but we recognize that we…… read more »
Saturday morning at the Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro many turned out to honor our veterans with freshly made wreaths. This year’s event kickoff at noon with the welcome from retired Colonel Stoney Sloan followed by the presentation of the colors by Seymour Johnson Honor Guard. The National Anthem was sung by Ms.…… read more »
Households in Wayne County containing a person aged 60 or more, or someone receiving disability benefits and services through the NC Division of Aging and Adult Services can apply for help covering the cost of heating their homes now through Friday, Dec. 30, 2022. All other households can apply from Monday Jan. 1, 2023 through…… read more »
