The weather was just right Saturday morning as people gathered along Center Street to catch a view of the Mount Olive Christmas Parade. The parade was about half the size of year’s past There usually would have been well over 130 entries. However, Saturday’s parade only had about 70 entries. Plenty of people still came to the downtown…… read more »
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Smaller Mount Olive Christmas Parade Still Delights Crowds (PHOTO GALLERY)
Donor Registry Event Canceled, But Effort To Help 10-Year-Old Continues
Unfortunately, a drive thru Be The Match Registry event had to be canceled on Friday. However, the Be The Match Registry is still hoping to find a bone marrow donor for 10-year-old Thor Forte of Havelock who is battling sickle cell disease. It only takes a simple cheek swab to join the registry and it’s free for those…… read more »
Firearm, Marijuana Found During Traffic Stop
On Tuesday, deputies conducted a traffic stop after reportedly smelling the strong odor of unburnt marijuana coming from the vehicle. A probable cause search of the vehicle allegedly led to the discovery of a firearm and marijuana. 26-year-old Joshua R. Daniels of La Grange was arrested and charged with Possession of a Firearm by a…… read more »
Event Shows Support For Spouses, Children Of Deployed Airmen
Many servicemen and women are deployed overseas during the holidays as part of the ongoing effort to protect America. That means many of their spouses and families are left on their own during the holidays, not to mention the ongoing pandemic. To help out and show their appreciation, the organization Support Military Families handed out care packages…… read more »
Missing Juvenile Found
A missing Wayne County juvenile has been found. According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, 17-year-old Janazja Lands was located in Duplin County on Friday and returned to her residence. Lands had been reported as a missing person/runaway juvenile on Monday, November 30th.… read more »
GPD: Suspect Arrested For October Murder
Goldsboro Police says a suspect is in custody for an October homicide in the city. 29-year-old Linwood I. Grantham of La Grange was arrested on Friday for charge of Murder. Grantham was arrested at his residence without incident by the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force. Grantham was developed as a suspect in the shooting death…… read more »
Sheriff’s Office Seeks Info On Runaway Juvenile
According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, Janazja Lands ran away from her home here in Wayne County on Monday. Lands is described as a Black female, 17-years-old, approximately 5’ 0”, 195 pounds, with black curly hair and brown eyes. At the time of this report, it is unknown what clothing she is wearing. She…… read more »
Suspect Charged For Attempted Murder
At approximately 2:45 p.m. on Thursday, the Goldsboro Police Department’s “A-Shift” responded to the 300 block of W. Grantham Street to investigate a possible shooting incident. Upon their arrival, they determined that a suspect and victim were both still on-scene. Investigators with the Criminal Investigations Division responded and initiated an investigation. It was determined that…… read more »
Four Arrested During Raid At Goldsboro Home
Following an ongoing investigation into narcotics and weapons complaints, the Goldsboro/Wayne County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant on the 900 block of N. Carolina Street on Wednesday. Four firearms and narcotics were reportedly recovered during the operation. Four individuals were arrested during the search: According to the Drug Task Force, the investigation continues…… read more »
WCC Registering Students For Next Semester
Now is the time to register for the spring semester at Wayne Community College. WCC’s Marketing and Communications Director Breana Donnelly appeared on Jeff Farrow’s Morning Show on Goldsboro’s Greatest Hits 1150 and 98.3 this week to talk about the upcoming semester. Donnelly says WCC will offer day, evening, online and hybrid options next semester.…… read more »
