On Monday, a Wayne County Sheriff’s deputy pulled a vehicle over for a regulatory violation. After an impaired driving investigation, the driver, 40-year-old Doryahn Woods of Goldsboro, was deemed to be highly impaired. A search of the vehicle was also conducted and a schedule I substance was reportedly located. Woods’ vehicle was seized to an…… read more »
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DEPUTIES: Driver Found To Be “Highly Impaired”
City, County Offices Closed For Good Friday
The following schedule changes will be observed for Good Friday: Goldsboro City Offices will be closed on Friday, April 2, for Good Friday. County of Wayne Government Offices closed Friday, April 2, 2021. Offices will reopen on Monday, April 5, 2021 for normal business hours. All branches of the Wayne County Public Library closed Friday and…… read more »
Mount Olive Reports Sanitary Sewer Overflow
The Town of Mount Olive experienced a sanitary sewer overflow totaling approximately 270,000 gallons inside the Town’s wastewater treatment plant on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. This overflow was discovered at 8:00 P.M. and as of Thursday April 1, 2021 at 8:00 A.M. was still ongoing. The spill was the result of 1.6 inches of rainfall…… read more »
WCPS, County Working On Local Funding For Fremont Elementary School
Wayne County Public Schools is trying out figure out what local funds will be needed to construct the new Fremont Elementary School. During this week’s special meeting, Interim Superintendent Dr. David Lewis gave the Wayne County Board of Education an update on the Fremont Elementary planning. Dr. Lewis says the district is continuing to move…… read more »
WCSO: Suspect Accused Of Multiple Statutory Sex Offenses
In May of 2019, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office was notified of an inappropriate sexual relationship involving a 15-year-old juvenile. The Sheriff’s Office Special Victim’s Unit began an investigation and reportedly learned other juveniles may have been sexually assaulted by the suspect as well. The investigation included multiple interviews with possible victims, witnesses and processing…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Beauregard Powered By Jackson & Sons
Meet Beauregard! This charming dog LOVES a ball. Beau is all for running and have some fun. He is a happy-go-lucky pup and handsome to boot. Beauregard is 3-years-old and neutered. He’s ready to leave the shelter today! To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services call 919-731-1439 option “0” or email [email protected] Click…… read more »
Lawmakers Develop Comprehensive Flood Plan
– From the offices of Senator Jim Perry & Senator Danny Britt – Since 2016, North Carolina has experienced $22 Billion in damages related to major flood events related to two hurricanes, Matthew (2016) and Florence (2018). Eastern North Carolina communities are on the frontlines of flooding, whether it be from tropical storms, hurricanes, or…… read more »
Church Sponsoring COVID-19 Testing In Goldsboro
Ameritech Labs is offering drive-thru COVID-19 testing at the First Free Will Baptist Church of Goldsboro, 604 E. Ash Street. Testing begins today, April 1st. No appointments are required. The testing site will be open Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays from 10 AM – 4 PM and Wednesdays from 10 AM – 3:30 PM. (There will…… read more »
Body Of Missing Father Recovered In Neuse River
After nearly one whole week, a search has concluded for a father and son that went missing in the Neuse River. Shortly before noon Wednesday, the body of 38-year-old Sterling Holman was located in the Neuse River during the search and recovery effort. Holman and his 5-year-old son, Braylin, were fishing at the boat ramp…… read more »
WCPS Works On New Budget, Seeks Public Input
Wayne County Public Schools is preparing its new budget. During a special meeting on Tuesday, the Wayne County Board of Education took its first look at the new $192.6 million financial plan for the 2021-2022 school year. Interim Superintendent Dr. David Lewis talked about the priorities for this year’s budget, which include reducing and eliminating…… read more »
