Friday night, nearly 350 cars came to the Make A Difference Food Pantry Drive Thru Christmas Spirit Event. They were greeted by the Grinch, Scooby, Cindy Lou, Buddy the Elf, The Elf on The Shelf, Rudolph, Olaf, Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, and Ana from Frozen. Treats were provided for the kids. Along with lifting spirits, the MAD…… read more »
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Drive Thru Event Brings Christmas Cheer At MAD Pantry
City Council Retains Power For Appointing District 1 Replacement
It appears District 1 citizens will not have a chance to weigh in on their next representative on the Goldsboro City Council. That’s despite a push from Councilwoman Brandi Matthews at Monday’s meeting. Matthews asked to get the district involved by creating an advisory committee made of of District 1 residents that could take a…… read more »
GPD: Juvenile Suspect Charged For Armed Robbery
Around 10:30 PM on Monday, December 14th, the Goldsboro Police Department took a report from a victim that stated they had been robbed at gunpoint in a parking lot on the 1100 block of Olivia Lane. The GPD’s investigation developed a 15-year-old male as a suspect. A juvenile petition was filed against the suspect charging…… read more »
Feeding The Homeless Christmas Dinner On Wednesday
A BBQ Christmas dinner will feed the homeless in Goldsboro this week. Blessed Wings & Soul Food Catering is providing the meal for the homeless on Wednesday, December 23, starting at 11 AM. The meal will be served at Mt. Carmel Freewill Baptist Church, 835 N. John Street. The Feeding the Homeless Christmas Dinner is…… read more »
United Way & HanesBrands Donate Masks To WCPS
Every year, United Way of Wayne County focuses on making sure that our most vulnerable communities have access to basic needs, education, health and wellness, and financial stability. In the midst of a pandemic, that commitment has not waivered. Earlier this year, United Way spearheaded a drive to provide teachers and students with much needed…… read more »
Tractor-Trailer Crashes Into Residence (PHOTO GALLERY)
An 18-wheeler crashed into a home near the Wayne-Duplin County Line Monday afternoon. The accident occurred off NC 111 South in the Pricetown community. The semi driver was apparently heading south on 111 when the vehicle crossed the centerline in a curve and ran off the roadway, drove through a pine tree grove, and then…… read more »
Sheriff’s Office Looking For Runaway Juvenile
The Wayne County Sheriff Office received a report of a runaway juvenile on Saturday, December 19. The runway is 15-year-old Adrianna Gonzalez Olivera, a Hispanic female, 5’3”, 120 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black hoodie on North Beston Road in Wayne County If anyone has information on the…… read more »
WCC Recognizes Top Employees Of 2020
Wayne Community College has recognized its top employees for 2020. English Language Acquisition Coordinator Maria Abalo-Zarate was named the Professional Employee of the Year. One of her colleagues commended Abalo-Zarate, saying, “Not only is she concerned about the students who are in the program, she is very concerned for the teachers as well.” In presenting…… read more »
Stranded Motorists Reportedly Busted With Meth
Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies were patrolling the area of Highway 111 North in the northern area of Wayne County on Thursday when they stopped to check on a stranded motorist. During the encounter, consent was given to search the vehicle. 26-year-old Sarah M. Bedard of Pikeville and 34-year-old Evelyn N. Tucker of Goldsboro were allegedly…… read more »
Wreath-Laying Ceremony In Pikeville (PHOTO GALLERY)
On a cool and clear Saturday afternoon, members of the American Legion Post 541 met at the Pikeville Cemetery to honor our military veterans by placing a wreath on their graves. The event was a part of the annual effort by Wreaths Across American. The ceremony opened with a prayer followed by the posting of the colors by members of…… read more »
