The Goldsboro Police Department and City of Goldsboro are undertaking a new long-term effort to help the homeless in the community. Goldsboro Police Chief Mike West says they’re seeing an influx of homeless persons in the city, particularly in the area of Spence Ave, Royall Ave and Sunburst Drive. Chief West says GPD officers are…… read more »
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GPD To Take Proactive Approach To Homeless In City
BACK TO SCHOOL: Watch For Buses
Class is back in session at Wayne County Public Schools. All of the district’s traditional calendar schools will welcome students back into the classroom today. Masks are required for all students, staff and visitors at WCPS to start the 2021-2022 school year. Drivers should be aware that school buses will be back out on the…… read more »
Carver Heights Principal Sees Education As An Equalizer
Carver Heights Principal Winter Goodson knows a thing or two about life, education, faith, and hard work. It is a combination of lessons gained throughout her 40 years that have made her who she is today and have placed her on the path of a career she loves. “I would say that my success can…… read more »
Beekeepers Enjoy Day In The Park (PHOTO GALLERY)
The Beekeepers of the Neuse had a day of fun at Old Waynesborough Park on Saturday. They showed off their beekeeping skills and brought along some delicious honey for attendees. … read more »
Tubers Enjoy Leisurely Trip Down The Neuse (PHOTO GALLERY)
After a few postponements, the annual Tube the Neuse kicked off on a warm Saturday morning with clear skies and low river levels. Approximately 70 registered tubers show up at the Wildlife Boat Ramp in Mar-Mac for the journey down the Neuse River. The tubers were loaded on several buses and taken to the entry…… read more »
Worrell Contracting Helps Kids Get Ready For Back To School
Hundreds of local students are given the tools to get the school year off to a great start! Kay-Tee from 92.7 JAMZ was broadcasting live during Friday’s event where 700 backpacks loaded with school supplies were handed out to kids. There was also snacks, ice cream and information available from local non-profits during the Back-To-School…… read more »
Saluting Seymour
Every week, Saluting Seymour and SoundScope highlight an airman serving at the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro. Senior Airman Carsen Murray from the 4th Security Forces Squadron Murray has been in the Air Force four years. She comes to Goldsboro from Chesapeake, VA. Murray says she was ready to start her Air Force career…… read more »
Masks Required In County Facilities Starting Monday
Starting Monday, August 23, 2021, at 8:00 a.m., masks will be required for employees and visitors in all Wayne County facilities. CDC guidance recommends that masks be worn, regardless of vaccination status, in areas with substantial or high community transmission of COVID-19. Wayne County, as well as the rest of North Carolina, is currently experiencing…… read more »
Alleged Drug Trafficker Involved In Shootout At Night Club Sentenced
26-year-old DiTwan Davis of Goldsboro was sentenced on August 12th to 118 months in prison for Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and Conspiracy to Distribute and Possess with the Intent to Distribute a Quantity of Methamphetamine. According to court documents, evidence presented in court, and other documents, on May 11, 2019, Goldsboro…… read more »
Face Masks To Be Required At City Facilities
In light of the increasing number of COVID-19 cases, employees and visitors — regardless of vaccination status — will be required to wear face coverings at all City of Goldsboro facilities. This requirement is effective beginning Monday, Aug. 23. City employees and visitors will be required to wear a face covering/mask when within 6 feet…… read more »
