On March 31st, the Goldsboro Police Department and Wayne County EMS were dispatched to the 1200 block of Day Circle for the report of an unresponsive child. The 2-year-old was transported to the Wayne UNC Health Care Emergency Department where she was pronounced deceased. Members of the Goldsboro Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division responded to…… read more »
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Suspect Charged With Murder For Death Of 2-Year-Old
ENC Barbecue Titan Wilber Shirley Passes Away
It is a sad days for fans of Eastern North Carolina barbecue. Wilber Shirley passed away Monday at the age of 90. Shirley opened the iconic Wilber’s Barbecue in Goldsboro in 1962, with a plan to serve Eastern North Carolina-style barbecue cooked the old-fashioned way – whole hog, over a wood-fired pit. Over the years,…… read more »
Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Vehicle
Around 8 AM Tuesday, officers from the Kinston Police Department responded to the 100 block of E. King Street for a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. Upon arrival, officers learned a 62-year-old female pedestrian was attempting cross E. King Street when she was struck by a vehicle traveling eastbound. The pedestrian was transported to…… read more »
Renewable Scholarships Available For 14 Technical Programs At WCC
Students entering 14 technical programs at Wayne Community College may be eligible for renewable scholarships. The Foundation of Wayne Community College’s “Top Programs” scholarship is designed to encourage students to study and go into certain fields in which there are career opportunities. The programs included on the list are assessed annually. Those majors are Air…… read more »
WCPS To Honor Top Instructional Assistant
On April 29th, Wayne County Public Schools will hold a virtual celebration to honor the district’s 2021 Instructional Assistant of the Year. The Instructional Assistant of the Year Program is a local program with candidates being named by their school. The virtual celebration will be held on April 29 and be streamed via the district’s…… read more »
WATCH: State Highway Patrol Announces 2021 Operation Drive To Live
With many schools in the midst of spring break, and in conjunction with national Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the State Highway Patrol is once again conducting Operation Drive to Live. This annual campaign is aimed at reducing collisions involving teen drivers on our roadways. Beginning Monday, April 5, through Friday, April 9, troopers will step…… read more »
Car Crash Ends Brief Police Chase (PHOTOS)
Early Monday morning, Dudley firefighters and an EMS unit were dispatched to a single vehicle accident at the intersection of Emmaus Church Road and Brewington Road. The vehicle had apparently failed to slow down for the intersection, struck a ditch and slammed into a tree. The driver of the vehicle had to be taken to…… read more »
School Board Reviewing Superintendent Candidates
Wayne County Public Schools is about to enter the next phase in its superintendent search. At last week’s special meeting, Wayne County School Board Chair Chris West shared that the candidate pool has been received. Wayne County Board of Education Attorney Richard Schwartz says the next step is setting dates for looking over the applicants.…… read more »
NCDMV Offers Online State-Issued ID Renewals
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles expanded its online services and now customers can renew state-issued identification cards. Individuals with a state-issued ID can skip making an office appointment and renew online by going to payments.ncdot.gov and follow the instructions. State-issued IDs can be renewed up to six months before they expire. The price to…… read more »
Wayne Jetport Included In Funding For N.C. Airports
The N.C. Board of Transportation has approved state and federal funding for safety and airfield improvement projects at 10 North Carolina airports. State funds totaling $12.75 million have been awarded for various projects that help the airports increase capacity, attract new jobs and businesses to their communities, and improve safety for pilots and passengers. The board…… read more »
