Noisy and dangerous celebrations marked the start of 2021 in Goldsboro. According to the reports from the Goldsboro Police Department, there were 15 reports of discharging a weapon within the city during the New Year’s timeframe. The reports of gunfire started Thursday, New Year’s Eve, and continued into Friday, New Year’s Day. There was no…… read more »
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Over One Dozen Reports Of New Year’s Gunfire In Goldsboro
City Sets Procedure For Filling District 1 Council Vacancy
Those interested in filling a vacancy on the Goldsboro City Council have less than two weeks to apply. The council set the procedure for filling the District 1 vacancy at Monday’s meeting after hearing from City Attorney Ron Lawrence. Under the approved resolution and procedure, applications will need to be submitted to the Goldsboro City…… read more »
Town Fire Department Plans Regular Use Of Tower Siren
Residents in Mount Olive may notice some new noise in the afternoons. In a Facebook post, the Mount Olive Fire Department says its siren on the tower at the fire station will be set off daily at noon. After going unused for several years, the Mount Olive Fire Department now plans to set off the…… read more »
Driver, Vehicle Pulled From Rising River (PHOTOS)
Monday afternoon, Grantham firefighters were dispatched to a possible water rescue near the boat ramp on Ferry Bridge Road. At the time of the call, all that was known was that a van was reportedly stuck in the river. Grantham responded with two rescue boats, launched into the river, and spotted the vehicle and driver…… read more »
GFD About One-Third Of The Way Toward Restoring 1919 Fire Engine
The effort continues to rehabilitate a piece of Goldsboro firefighting history. The Goldsboro Fire Department has been working to restore its 1919 LaFrance fire engine. Goldsboro Fire Chief Joe Dixon says they’ve collected approximately $20,000 for the antique fire engine. Dixon says, once rehabilitated, the 1919 can be used in parades or end of service…… read more »
Neuse River Approaching ‘Moderate Flood Stage’
A Flood Warning is in effect for the Neuse River in Wayne County. At 5 AM on Monday, the Neuse River near Goldsboro was at over 19 feet, which is in “Minor Flood Stage.” Due to the rain over the past several days, the river is expected to continue rising through the week. At this…… read more »
Neuse River Re-Entering Flood Stage
A Flood Warning is in effect for the Neuse River in Wayne County. At 9 AM on Sunday, the Neuse River near Goldsboro was at nearly 18 feet, which is just below “Minor Flood Stage.” Due to the rain over the past several days, the river is expected to continue rising through the week. At…… read more »
Goldsboro Police Arrest Suspect On Pot-Dealing Charge
Just before 9 PM on Thursday, officers with the Goldsboro Police Department Selective Enforcement Unit and Housing Unit conducted a traffic stop on the 200 block of N. Audubon Ave. As a result of the traffic stop and subsequent investigation, the driver, 37-year-old Renardo Lamar Roberson of Goldsboro, was arrested without incident. Roberson was charged with Felony Possession with Intent to Sell…… read more »
City, County Offices Closed Today For New Year’s Day
The following schedule changes will be taking place in observance of New Year’s Day: City of Goldsboro Offices will be closed Friday, January 1, 2021 for New Year’s Day. County of Wayne Government Offices will be closed Friday, January 1, 2021 and will re-open Monday, January 4, 2021 for normal business hours. All branches of…… read more »
Mt. Olive Takes New Year’s Eve Pickle Drop, Food Drive Online
In true 2020 fashion, a live, in-person New Year’s Eve Pickle Drop will not be held in Mount Olive this year. But pickle fans everywhere will still be able to watch a pickle drop come December 31. Plans are to air a 30-minute webcast that compiles highlights of previous Pickle Drop events in Mount Olive,…… read more »
