The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and Goldsboro Police Department teamed with North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement for an investigation into the illegal activities of gaming establishments in and around Goldsboro. On January 13th, members of the sheriff’s office and ALE agents served a search warrant at Arcade 581 on the 200 block of Highway 581…… read more »
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Illegal Gaming Investigation Leads To Another Arrest
Possibility For Snowfall Overnight
Parts of North Carolina are preparing for wintry weather. Temperatures are expected to drop Wednesday night into Thursday morning, turning a cold rain into snow in many areas. In Wayne County, the National Weather Service predicts rain will eventually change over to all snow overnight. However, any snow accumulation is expected to be less than…… read more »
Goldsboro-Wayne Crime Stoppers Hits The Streets For New Fundraiser
Goldsboro-Wayne Crime Stoppers 1st annual Caper Chase Road Run is being planned for March. Jennifer Strickland is a Crime Stoppers Board Member and the chair for the upcoming event, which features virtual and in-person options. For virtual participants, Strickland says you can sign up online and you’ll receive your race bib and t-shirt in the…… read more »
Virtual Town Hall Set For This Thursday
Operation Unite Goldsboro, Goldsboro Pediatrics and Wayne UNC Health Care are partnering to host a COVID Town Hall this Thursday, January 28, 2021 from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. The event will be held via Zoom. Registration is required and may be completed by visiting the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5359545850?pwd=YUtpOGZqOWRDaVphTVI3Ynpaa3k4UT09. During the forum, local and state officials…… read more »
UMO’s Annual Church Night Basketball To Air On Facebook
This Saturday, January 30, 2021 will mark the 39th Annual Church Night Basketball Games at the University of Mount Olive. Although fans will not be able to cheer on their favorite teams in person, the University will air the games and festivities on its Facebook page. The night will feature basketball competition between UMO and…… read more »
Suspects Arrested For Early Morning Robbery In Goldsboro
Around 1:15 AM on Tuesday, the clerk at the Circle K convenience store on the 1800 block of N. Berkeley Boulevard called 911 to report the store had just been robbed by two men, one of whom was armed with a handgun. The suspects made off with cash from the register, cartons of cigarettes and…… read more »
Duke Energy Announces Agreement On N.C. Coal Ash Costs
Duke Energy says its customers will benefit from a new deal on costs for closing the company’s coal ash basins in North Carolina. The agreement announced Monday is between Duke Energy, North Carolina officials and the Sierra Club, a conservation group. Duke Energy Spokesperson Meredith Archie says this is a “milestone agreement” for the state.…… read more »
Continuing Investigation Into Illegal Gaming Machines
On January 13th, the Goldsboro/Wayne County Drug Task Force, agents with North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement and the Goldsboro Police Support Services Division executed a search warrant at 117 Internet on the 2300 block of U.S. 117 South. This was the result of a “lengthy” undercover investigation into illegal poker machines in Wayne County. NCALE…… read more »
McNair Earns Top N.C. Community College Award
Veteran Wayne Community College trustee Veda McNair has been awarded the State Board of Community College’s highest honor. McNair, who has served as a WCC trustee since 2005, is the winner of the 2021 I.E. Ready Award. The I.E. Ready Award was created in 1983 to recognize those who make significant contributions to the establishment,…… read more »
United Way Continue Health Department Support During COVID-19
Since the summer of 2020, United Way of Wayne County has worked to support the Wayne County Health Department. That work is set to continue through June with the renewal of the contract from Curamericas Global, Inc., which supports 3.5 Community Healthcare Worker positions to partner with the innovative work of the Wayne County Health…… read more »
