On December 2nd, the Goldsboro Police Department took a report on a felony larceny of auto parts that had occurred on the 600 block of E. Ash Street. Several catalytic converters were reported missing by the business. Later that same evening, the GPD was dispatched to that same address for a larceny in-progress. 55-year-old William…… read more »
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GPD: Goldsboro Man Charged For String Of Car Part Thefts
Make A Difference Food Pantry Continues Mission During Holidays
The Make A Difference Food Pantry is staying busy with just over one week to go until Christmas. Kenzie Hinson is the owner and operator of the Make A Difference Food Pantry in Mount Olive. She appeared on Jeff Farrow’s Morning Show on Goldsboro’s Greatest Hits 1150 and 98.3. Hinson says a free drive thru…… read more »
County Ready To Talk About Proposed School At Seymour Johnson AFB
Wayne County is ready to move forward with a potential school on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. Tuesday, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners approved the county’s portion of an agreement for facilities use on the Goldsboro Air Force base. County Manager Craig Honeycutt say, at this time, the agreement only allows the county, school…… read more »
L.O.S.S. Holds Goldsboro Coat Drive On Saturday
A local non-profit is holding a coat drive this weekend in Goldsboro. Lending Our Shared Stories, known as LOSS, will hold the coat drive at Emerge Embassy, 604 N. Madison Avenue, from 1 – 4 PM on Saturday, December 19. The organization will be collecting new or slightly used coats, blankets and socks. Donations will…… read more »
Suspect Charged For Fraudulently Burning Dwelling
A suspect is accused of setting fire to a Goldsboro residence. Officers with the Goldsboro Police Department located a vehicle fire on the 900 block of Hopkins Street last week Thursday. Moments later, the officers heard a fire alarm and found a small blaze had been set in a nearby residence. Fire investigators and the…… read more »
Albertson Christmas Parade (PHOTO GALLERY)
On a prefect late fall day, the community of Albertson gathered along the country roads to watch the Christmas Parade. It was only a few months ago when the organizers got the word out about having the Christmas Parade and it spread like wildfire throughout Facebook and other social media outlets. The parade kicked off at 2 p.m. heading east…… read more »
Sheriff Warns Of Holiday Scams
With the holiday season upon us, Wayne County Sheriff Larry Pierce would like to remind the public about the increased possibility of telephone scam calls taking place. Scammers often use this time of the year to prey on the generosity of individuals. Typically, if you receive a call from a scammer, they will tell you…… read more »
UNC Health Answers COVID-19 Vaccine Questions (VIDEO)
If you have questions about the new coronavirus vaccine that is arriving in North Carolina, UNC Health has the answers. UNC Health and the UNC School of Medicine held an online town hall for its employees on the forthcoming COVID-19 vaccine last week. That virtual town hall is now available for the public. Dr. Tony…… read more »
Suspect Arrested For Two Lenoir County Robberies, More Charges Likely
A suspect is arrested for a pair of Lenoir County robberies. The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office says it arrested 29-year-old Steven E. Wilson of Kinston on Sunday after deputies responded to the Family Dollar in La Grange for a robbery in-progress. The sheriff’s office and Kinston Police Department set up a perimeter and used a…… read more »
WCC Graduates 77th Law Enforcement Class
Wayne Community College has graduated its 77th Basic Law Enforcement Training class. The 10 cadets who completed the college’s academy received certificates to work as sworn law enforcement officers in North Carolina. Certificates were conferred on: Larri Calvillo Baltazar, Ja’Shawn Orlando Faire, Jeffrey Alan Garren, Austin Neal Kornegay, Kayla Graham Whelan, and Angela Christine Yeoman…… read more »
