KINSTON, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina State Highway Patrol has charged a woman in connection with a crash at an intersection that killed a couple. News outlets report 42-year-old Kimberly Barrett has been charged with two counts of misdemeanor death by motor vehicle and failure to stop at a stop sign in connection with…… read more »
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N.C. Woman Charged After Fatal Traffic Accident Near Kinston
NC Pickle Fest Features In-Person & Virtual Events This Weekend
The North Carolina Pickle Festival goes virtual this weekend. The Pickle Fest was scaled back this year to keep folks safe during the ongoing pandemic. But there will still be plenty of events to “relish” in the Mount Olive area. The fun kicks off tonight, Friday, April 23, with a drive-in movie at the Town…… read more »
SJAFB Hosts COVID Vaccine Clinic For Tricare Beneficiaries Today
The 4th Fighter Wing is hosting a COVID-19 mass vaccination line for authorized TRICARE beneficiaries at the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Fitness Center today, Friday, April 23rd from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The first and second doses of the Pfizer vaccine are available for anyone 16 years of age and older.…… read more »
GPD’s Bike Rodeo Set For This Saturday
The Goldsboro Police Department holds its Bike Rodeo this weekend. From 10 AM until 2 PM this Saturday, April 24th, kids are invited to take part in the Bike Rodeo at the Goldsboro Police Department parking lot at the corner of S. John Street and E. Chestnut Street in Downtown Goldsboro. Bicycles will be provided…… read more »
United Way Awards Community Investment Grants
The United Way of Wayne County awarded 20 grants to 14 local agencies to support education, financial stability, health and wellness and basic needs in our community. They awarded 4 more grants than the previous year. Totaling over $532,000 these grants are a result of UWWC’s 2020 workplace campaign. One-year Impact Partner Grants were awarded…… read more »
Driver Charged With DWI Following Fatal Crash On Hwy. 13
A two vehicle crash on a Wayne County road results in one death. The State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred around 9 PM Wednesday night on Highway 13 just south of Herring Road. A southbound vehicle driven by 39-year-old Rosario Ramos-Delgado of Clinton apparently crossed the centerline and struck a northbound vehicle driven by…… read more »
Vaccine Clinic At St. Andrew’s In Goldsboro This Friday
A COVID vaccine clinic is being held this Friday in Goldsboro. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 901 Harris Street, is hosting the vaccine clinic on Friday, April 23, from 9 AM – 2 PM. Call or text 252-507-0588 to make an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome. Anyone 18 and up is eligible to receive their first dose of…… read more »
Farm Credit Farmers Market Opens For 2021 Season Today
It is officially farmers market season! The Farm Credit Farmers Market, located beside The Maxwell Center on Wayne Memorial Drive in Goldsboro, opens for the 2021 season today, Thursday, April 22. Joyce McLamb, the manager of the Farm Credit Farmers Market, says more of the market’s vendors will be inside this year as pandemic restrictions…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Mary Sue Powered by Jackson & Sons
Meet Mary Sue! She is a black and white , 4-year-old spayed female cat. She must be an indoor cat. Mary Sue is a little shy at first, but warms up quickly by rubbing against your legs. She will also rollover and let you scratch her head. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal…… read more »
Firefighters Contain Blaze That Shut Down Highway (PHOTO GALLERY)
Dense smoke from Wednesday’s wood fire had fire officials concerned about safety for motorists along U.S. 117 Alt. south of Mar-Mac. Firefighters from Mar-Mac, Dudley, Mount Olive and Arrington were busy trying to get control over the 10+ acre fire that was heading toward several housing off 117 Alt. Several fire engines were placed to…… read more »
