Wayne County Public Schools is working to help parents prepare their child for Kindergarten. The school district will hold a special early education seminar on Saturday, April 1, at the H.V. Brown Cultural Center and Neal Stitt Building, at 801 Poplar Street in Goldsboro. The event is free for registrants and will kick off at…… read more »
Kerry Williams of Eureka tried his luck on a $2 Fast Play ticket and won a $144,910 jackpot. Williams bought his lucky 10X The Cash ticket Thursday night at Moe’s Food Mart on N.C. 222 East in Fremont. He arrived Friday to collect his prize and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home…… read more »
Late Friday afternoon an accident involving a motor scooter and white car at the intersection of Emmaus Church Road and Kelly Springs Road occurred. The rider of the scooter was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries. Dudley firefighters and EMS arrived on the scene shortly to find the rider laying on the ground near the…… read more »
A Pink Hill man has been arrested after fleeing from law enforcement during a traffic stop. According to the report on 02/15/2023, members of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office DWI Task Force was conducting speed enforcement in the area of Hwy 111 South near Spring Creek High School. Deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop…… read more »
A four car accident late Thursday afternoon block an intersection in Wayne County Firefighters from Mount Olive Fire Department along with an EMS unit were dispatched to the scene of the accident at the intersection of Indian Springs Road and Stanley Chapel Church Road. As fire and EMS arrived they found the intersection blocked by several…… read more »
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Seven Springs man for First Degree Sexual Offense by an Adult, Indecent Liberties with a Child, and Crimes Against Nature after a report filed in January. In January 2023, a sexual assault report was filed with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the…… read more »
State transportation officials are reminding people to stay off railroad property because it is illegal and dangerous. “Railroad property and tracks are for trains and are not for walking, jogging or any form of trespassing,” said Jason Orthner, director for the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Rail Division. “This time of year, students are also taking…… read more »
This week’s spotlight is on Gogo, a 2-year-old, female, domestic shorthair mix that is a sweetheart and very friendly. Gogo is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find her FUR-ever home. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services call 919-731-1439 option “0” or email [email protected].… read more »
On the morning of February 12th, 2023, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Quaker Drive, Goldsboro, regarding a shooting. While enroute, Deputies were notified that the victim Anthony Carter was at another location and the Goldsboro Police Department was out with him. By the time Deputies arrived, Carter had been transported…… read more »
The Golden LEAF Foundation Board of Directors has awarded Wayne Community College $225,000 for trades training programs to be held at Southern Wayne High School. The funds will be used to renovate classroom and lab space to expand workforce training in welding, equipment repair, and safety. It will pay for equipment, personnel, and supplies. The…… read more »
