Thursday afternoon, the Goldsboro Fire Department stopped by the Boys and Girls Club on Royall Avenue and set up their sprinkler system in the parking lot. The kids were able to cool off and enjoy some summer fun for about an hour. … read more »
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GFD Provides a Cool Afternoon At Boys & Girls Club (PHOTO GALLERY)
Goldsboro Man Faces Potential Prison Time For Firearm Conviction
A federal jury convicted a Goldsboro man last week on charges of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. According to court records and evidence presented at trial, 32-year-old William Earl Warren, Jr. was indicted on October 15, 2020 for one count of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Evidence presented at trial…… read more »
Goldsboro/Wayne NAACP Hosts Community Blood Drive
The Goldsboro-Wayne branch of the NAACP is partnering with the Red Cross for a blood drive this Thursday, July 29, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The blood drive will be located at Deeper Life Church Ministries, 900 Eleventh Street in Goldsboro. “I am excited about this opportunity to partner with the Goldsboro-Wayne NAACP,” said Miranda…… read more »
Ten Apply For Vacant Mayoral Seat
Ten candidates throw their hat into the ring to try and be Goldsboro’s next mayor. After the application period closed at 5 PM on Friday, the City of Goldsboro announced the applicants for the open mayoral seat. They are: Stefanie Love Bostic Elton R. Brewington David Leonard Craig Trenton Devone Haire Walter David Ham Charles…… read more »
Watch Out For Common Tomato Problems In The Garden
Gardeners have hopefully been enjoying those first fresh tomato out of the garden. Unfortunately, there are some common problems that occur on tomatoes as we have fluctuations in rainfall and temperatures during the summer season. One of these common problems is when tomatoes turn brown on the bottom just before it begins to ripen. When…… read more »
Library Awarded $25K Through SLNC Adapts Grant
The Wayne County Public Library has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services. This project will support the library’s mobile library project by helping to purchase digital navigator services for the library’s upcoming Bookmobile. Digital Navigators are individuals on staff who help residents learn to use critical online…… read more »
GPD: Remains Identified As Person Missing Since 2001
On November 12th, 2001, the Goldsboro Police Department took a report of a missing 23-year-old black female, Felicia Dishelle Coleman. The reporting person stated she had not heard from Coleman and she never stayed away like this in the past. This investigation was assigned to different investigators over the last 20 years since Coleman’s disappearance.…… read more »
New Mount Olive Fall Festival Seeks Cook Teams, Sponsors
Pickles, pork barbecue, and local craft beer, live bluegrass music, antique tractors and the Pickle Train. If all of this sounds like a fun way to spend a Saturday, mark your calendars for Saturday, November 20 in downtown Mount Olive. Organizers are planning the first ever Pickles, Pigs & Swigs to benefit the Mount Olive…… read more »
COVID-19 Cases Increasing In Wayne County, Officials Urge Vaccination
COVID-19 is still circulating in the community, and county leaders continue to push vaccinations. At this week’s county board meeting, Commissioner Freeman Hardison said there’s been an increase in coronavirus cases showing up at the Wayne UNC Health Care hospital. Hardison says younger people — 50 and under — are now being infected with the…… read more »
Goldsboro Resident Stabbed During Kinston Incident
A Goldsboro resident is stabbed during an incident in Kinston. Around 8:20 PM Tuesday, the Kinston Police Department responded to the 800 block of E. Washington Avenue for the report of a disturbance. Moments later, the officers were advised 38-year-old Takeisha Barrett of Goldsboro had arrived at UNC Lenoir Hospital with a stab wound to…… read more »
