In preparation for high school End of Course exams, Wayne County Public Schools is working to inform parents about what to expect. “Because state EOC tests and state tests associated with Career & Technical Education were canceled in the Spring due to COVID-19 related school building closures, it is vital that families understand that EOCs…… read more »
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WCPS Informs Families OF EOC Testing Plans
Wanted By Wayne County Probation
WANTED BY PROBATION These are not absconders, but have active order for arrests. From Wayne County Probation and Parole… read more »
Deeper Life To Host Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway
Deeper Life Church Ministries, 900 Eleventh Street, Goldsboro, NC, will host a Thanksgiving dinner giveaway for the community this Saturday, November 21, 2020 from 12 noon- 2pm or until the last box of food has been distributed. This Thanksgiving giveaway of non-perishable food is in alignment with the Deeper Life Church Ministries mission — Teach,…… read more »
Goldsboro Vehicle Pursuit Ends In Crash
Around 10:15 PM Wednesday night, the Goldsboro Police Department attempted to stop a GMC truck that did not have its headlights illuminated while driving on Ash Street. When the officer activated their blue lights for the traffic stop, the truck sped off and a pursuit ensued. The driver of the truck led officers onto U.S.…… read more »
Mt. Olive Prepares For The Holidays (PHOTO GALLERY)
The public works department in Mount Olive was busy all day Tuesday putting up the town’s Christmas decorations. The town is planning to hold their lighting ceremony on the Friday, December 4, followed by the Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 5.… read more »
Fire Destroys Historic Building In Downtown Princeton
A massive blaze rips through a historic building in Downtown Princeton. The Gurley Mill Building on the 100 block of South Pine Street went up in flames Wednesday night. According to the Town of Princeton, as many as three electric transformers may have been affected by the fire. The town also reports there was little…… read more »
Medical Professionals Warn Against Thanksgiving Gatherings
(NORTH CAROLINA NEWS NETWORK) — As we come closer to Thanksgiving, North Carolina is seeing record hospitalization numbers from COVID-19. So what does this mean for Thanksgiving next week? Dr. Melissa Miller, the head of the microbiology lab at UNC Hospitals, tells ABC11 a negative COVID-19 test doesn’t mean people can do whatever they want…… read more »
GPD: Suspect Accused Of Financial Card Fraud
In late October, the Goldsboro Police Department took a report for financial card fraud. The victim reported that a debit card had been used at several locations. The incident was investigated and a suspect was developed. On Monday, warrants were secured on 38-year-old Marcus L. Barbour of Goldsboro for Financial Card Fraud and Obtaining Property…… read more »
Wanted Suspect Allegedly Found With Pot, MDMA
On Friday, Goldsboro Police Department officers responded to the 600 block of N. Berkeley Boulevard for a subject with an active warrant for arrest. Once at the scene, 31-year-old Tyrell R. Williams of Goldsboro was arrested on the outstanding warrant for Damage to Property. During a search of Williams’ person, illegal narcotics were allegedly found…… read more »
Flooding Continues Near Seven Springs
Some areas along the south side of the Neuse River are experiencing flooding in residential areas off N.C. 111 South in the Slick Rock community. There continues to be street flooding in Seven Springs. The water has continued to rise in these low-lying areas. The flooding is expected to start receding sometime Wednesday night into…… read more »
