Thursday morning, the Mar-Mac Fire Department and EMS Station 2 were dispatched to a single vehicle accident involving an 18-wheeler on Stevens Mill Road near the Wildlife Boat Ramp. The semi was heading toward Cherry Hospital when it ran off the road, struck a tree and burst into flames. The driver of the produce truck…… read more »
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UPDATE: Driver Taken To Hospital Following Semi Crash (PHOTO GALLERY)
GPD: Suspect Accused Of Indecent Liberties With A Child
In late June, the Goldsboro Police Department took a report on a 15-year-old juvenile that was involved in a sexual relationship with a 28-year-old male. The investigation by the GPD’s Investigation Division led to a warrant being issued for 28-year-old Rashad Cooper of Wilson for Indecent Liberties with a Child. Cooper was arrested on Wednesday…… read more »
Deadline For Mayoral Applicants Approaches
There’s just two more business days for those interested in serving as Goldsboro’s next Mayor to submit an application. The Goldsboro City Council is looking for individuals who are interested in filling the vacant Mayoral seat, which occurred as a result of Mayor Chuck Allen resigning as of June 15th. The selected individual will serve…… read more »
Semi Runs Off Stevens Mill Road (PHOTOS)
An 18-wheeler ran off a Wayne County road Thursday morning. The accident occurred on Stevens Mill Road near Blackjack Church Road. The semi full of produce went off the road and caught on fire. Mar-Mac and Rosewood firefighters were the first to respond to the scene, as well as the State Highway Patrol. The driver managed to…… read more »
Air Quality Alert Issued As Wildfire Smoke Reaches N.C.
An Air Quality Alert is in effect for Wayne County and much of North Carolina. The N.C. Department of Environmental and Natural Resources has issued the Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for fine particulates until midnight tonight. An Air Quality Action Day means fine particulate concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. Smoke…… read more »
Second Person Charged In Storage Unit Burglaries
A second suspect is charged in a monthslong series of storage unit break-ins. The Goldsboro Police Department reports 39-year-old Crystal L. Sharp of Goldsboro was arrested Tuesday evening. She is charged with 33 counts of Breaking and Entering, 33 counts of Felony Larceny, and 33 counts of Possession of Stolen Property. Sharp was remanded to…… read more »
United Way Gears Up For 2021 Community Campaign
The United Way of Wayne County kicks off its annual Community Campaign next month. In an interview with Jeff Farrow on Goldsboro’s Greatest Hits 1150 and 98.3, United Way Campaign Chair Bethany Perry explained they’re already in the midst of the Frontrunner effort. Perry says they’re visiting 20 of their major investors as well as…… read more »
N.C. Global TransPark Economic Development Region Launched
Wayne, Lenoir and Greene counties are teaming up to promote the N.C. Global TransPark in Kinston as well as the surrounding area. This Tuesday, officials announced the formation of the N.C. Global TransPark Economic Development Region. The idea is to market the region in a team effort to attract new businesses and retain current businesses. The new…… read more »
Suspect In Custody For Overnight Murder In Pikeville
On Tuesday at approximately 9:40 pm, Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies and EMS were dispatched to the 100 block of Barrier Place in Pikeville in reference to a shooting. The caller advised that a female had been shot at this location. Deputies and EMS personnel arrived on the scene and located a female in the home…… read more »
Gov. Cooper: State Will Take Steps If COVID-19 Trends Worsen
With 1,434 new cases of coronavirus reported over the last 24 hours in North Carolina, state leaders continue to push to get shots in arms. At a media briefing on Wednesday, Gov. Roy Cooper reported 60% of adult North Carolinians have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Gov. Cooper says the current…… read more »
