Meet Walter! This dog has been on a journey to find his forever home. He is a 5-year-old male Rottweiler mix. When Walter arrived at the shelter, he was in poor shape and his fur was almost gone. After months of working with him, his coat is thick and beautiful and he’s now ready for…… read more »
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Chamber’s Virtual Career Fair Attracts Thousands Of Students
It may have been strictly online, but this year’s Wayne County Career Fair was still a smashing success. According to the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce, nearly 2,900 students attended Tuesday’s virtual Career Fair, with 6,600 visits to the 90 employers that participated in the event. The student attendees included all 8th grade and 9-12…… read more »
SJAFB Hosts Vaccine Clinic For TRICARE Beneficiaries
The 4th Fighter Wing is hosting a COVID-19 mass vaccination line for authorized TRICARE beneficiaries at the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Fitness Center this Friday, April 30, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The first and second doses of the Pfizer vaccine are available for anyone 16 years of age and older. Persons…… read more »
Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Charge For Goldsboro Man
On Thursday, April 22, a deputy with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Patrol initiated a traffic stop in the northwestern area of the county for an equipment violation. During the stop, 29-year-old Andrew Coley, Jr. of Goldsboro was allegedly found to be in possession of a schedule II substance. Coley was arrested for Possession of…… read more »
N.C. To Lift Outdoor Mask Rule, Raise Gathering Limits
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has decided to lift the state’s outdoor mask mandate. He is also increasing indoor and outdoor gathering limits. Starting Friday, 100 people can assemble indoors and 200 people may gather outdoors. The Democratic governor has said he hopes to further ease restrictions and possibly eliminate the…… read more »
Suspect Charged With Child Abuse Following 13-Year-Old’s Overdose
On April 21, officers with the Goldsboro Police Department responded to the Economy Inn on the 800 block of W. Grantham St. for a reported overdose. Once on scene, officers located an unresponsive 13-year-old female in the parking area and administered a dose of Narcan to her. EMS arrived and transported the victim to Wayne…… read more »
Council Resumes Twice-A-Month Public Comment Sessions
Goldsboro residents will have more opportunity to speak their mind before their elected representatives. As the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent gathering restrictions hit last year, the Goldsboro City Council moved to limit its traditional public comment periods to just one meeting per month. At the council’s last meeting, Councilwoman Hiawatha Jones said that she’s watched…… read more »
Dudley Man Charged For Trafficking Schedule II
Bond is set at $100,000 secured for a Wayne County man accused of trafficking a controlled substance. On Saturday, April 17th, a deputy with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Patrol Division pulled a vehicle over for an equipment violation in the southern area of the county. During the stop, a large amount of methamphetamine was reportedly…… read more »
SHP Encourages Driver Vigilance Around Agricultural Areas
As North Carolina’s vibrant agricultural industry becomes more present on the roadways this time of year, the State Highway Patrol reminds motorist of practices they can take to keep everyone safe. It is legal in North Carolina for farm equipment to travel on public roads except for controlled access roadways such as interstates. Farm equipment…… read more »
May 1st Is Decision Day For College Students
May 1st has long been known as “Decision Day” in the world of traditional higher education. It is a national day of celebration for students who have decided on their college or university of choice. For many colleges and universities, it signals the deadline for students to pay enrollment deposits and commit to fall enrollment.…… read more »
