On Wednesday, members of the Kinston Police Department Narcotics Unit concluded two narcotics investigations that spanned the course of nearly three months. This operation was conducted as a part of the department’s initiative to suppress violent crime in the city. Both investigations were concluded with the execution of search warrants by members of the Kinston…… read more »
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Four Arrested During Kinston Drug Investigations
UMO Participates In NC Countdown to College
Every October the College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) hosts a “NC Countdown to College” event to help students focus on their college applications in an efficient way. This month-long event provides resources for students to better navigate the path to college including engaging with and assisting students in completing critical steps for college entry,…… read more »
Car, Sanitation Truck Collide On Durham Lake Road (PHOTO GALLERY)
Around 9 AM Monday morning, Mar-Mac and Thoroughfare firefighters, as well as Wayne County EMS, were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash on the 400 block of Durham Lake Road. The collision involved a passenger car and a Wayne County sanitation truck. The call was upgraded to a “possible pin-in.” Mar-Mac firefighters and EMS removed the…… read more »
Goldsboro, Others Set Trick Or Treat Hours
Local communities are getting ready for Halloween. At last week’s meeting, the Goldsboro City Council approved its annual Halloween Proclamation as read by Mayor Pro Tem Taj Polack. The proclamation suggests: Residents who wish to participate in trick or treat are asked to leave a porch light or other outdoor light on during these hours.…… read more »
2021 Wayne County Fire Princess Pageant (PHOTO GALLERY)
The Wayne County Fire Princess Pageant was held Saturday evening at the Paramount Theatre in Downtown Goldsboro. A total of eight contestants competed for the 2021 title. Danielle Moore, representing the Mar-Mac Fire Department, was crowned the 2021 Wayne County Fire Princess.… read more »
Wayne County’s Visitor Spending Dropped 24% in 2020
Domestic and international visitors to and within Wayne County spent $141.8 million in 2020, a decrease of 24.2% from 2019. The data comes from an annual study commissioned by Visit North Carolina, a unit of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina. “It comes as no surprise that visitor spending was down in 2020, due…… read more »
City Names Felecia Williams as Community Relations Director
The City of Goldsboro has named Felecia Williams as the director of the Department of Community Relations and Development. Williams’ position is effective Oct. 6. Her salary will be $69,150.39. “I give honor to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and pray that I walk worthy of the vocation for which I am called,” Williams…… read more »
Fair’s Demolition Derby Proceeds Despite Rain (PHOTO GALLERY)
Saturday’s demolition derby was still held at the Wayne County Fairgrounds despite the fair being closed due to the rain. A crowd showed up in their rain gear to watch the 25 entrants bash their vehicles together on the muddy field.… read more »
Saluting Seymour
Every week, Saluting Seymour and SoundScope highlight an airman serving at the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro. Staff Sgt. Shawn Rivera from the 4th Logistics Readiness Squadron Rivera has been in the Air Force over four years. His hometown is San Antonio, Texas. Rivera says he wasn’t really feeling college, and his father, who…… read more »
LCSO: Suspect Accused Of Stealing Trailer
On Wednesday, a trailer was reportedly stolen from a residence on Smith Grady Road in Deep Run. Lenoir County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the call, gathered information on the theft, and quickly shared that info with neighboring law enforcement agencies and social media. Thanks to the public’s help, the sheriff’s office was able to locate…… read more »
