(NCNN WeatherCenter) — Eastern North Carolina is preparing for the possibility of severe storms, gusty winds and even a tornado threat for Christmas Eve. “Damaging wind gusts and tornadoes will be possible from 2 to 11 p.m. on Christmas Eve,” said NCNN meteorologist Peta Sheerwood. On Thursday, the Triangle is under a Level 2 risk…… read more »
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Eastern NC Braces For Threat Of Severe Thunderstorms, Tornadoes
Delayed City Audit Due To Record-Keeping Issues
It will be a little longer until the City of Goldsboro’s latest financial review will be completed. At this week’s city council meeting, John Frank from accounting firm Dixon, Hughes, Goodman, LLP informed the council they expected to finally complete the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year audit for the city next month. Frank explained the Goldsboro Finance…… read more »
Deputies Make Meth Arrest During Wayne County Traffic Stop
On Friday, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office pulled a vehicle over for a Chapter 20 violation. The occupants gave consent for a search of the vehicle, and that reportedly led to the discovery of controlled substances and drug paraphernalia in the purse of 33-year-old Samantha Jo Spell of Newton Grove. Spell was arrested for Felony…… read more »
City, County Offices Closed For Christmas
The following schedule changes will be taking place this week in observance of Christmas: City of Goldsboro Offices will be closed from Thursday, December 24, 2020 through Monday, December 28, 2020. County of Wayne Government Offices closed Thursday, December 24, 2020 through Monday, December 28, 2020. Offices will re-open Tuesday, December 29, 2020 for normal…… read more »
Upcoming WCC Holiday and Spring Registration Dates
Wayne Community College will be closed from Dec. 23 through Dec. 30. It will be open on Dec. 31 but closed on Jan. 1, 2021. Spring semester classes begin Jan. 6, 2021. Open registration for those classes will be held 8 a.m.-7 p.m. on Jan. 4 and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Jan. 5. Tuition is…… read more »
Absconders Of The Month
Wayne & Lenoir County Absconders of the month from Probation and Parole … read more »
Sex Offender Accused Of Residential Violation
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office says a sex offender is accused of not residing at his registered address. 45-year-old Tavares L. Lane is charged with Fail to Report New Address – Sex Offender and Residential Violation – Sex Offender. On Monday, the Sheriff’s Office was alerted to a sex offender that was residing at an…… read more »
Council Member Ham Selected As Next Mayor Pro Tem
The Goldsboro City Council selects a new backup for the mayor. At Monday’s meeting, the council selected Councilman David Ham as the next Mayor Pro Tem. Voting against Ham’s appointment, Councilwoman Brandi Matthews suggested it was time to have a new backup for Mayor Chuck Allen. While Matthews stated she wasn’t vying for the position,…… read more »
GPD: Suspect Caught Stealing Copper From Home
The Goldsboro Police Department was dispatched to the 200 block of Lee Drive on December 15th for the report of a larceny in progress. The officers found a suspect who appeared to be removing copper from the dwelling. The suspect, 29-year-old Jordan K. Tyree of Goldsboro, was taken into custody and charged with two counts…… read more »
Air Force: Blacks More Likely Investigated, Disciplined
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new report on racial disparities in the Air Force concludes that Black service members in the service are far more likely to be investigated, arrested, face disciplinary actions, and be discharged for misconduct. The report by the Air Force inspector general was released Monday. It says Black members of the Air…… read more »
