On October 11, 2022 at approximately 10:45 p.m., an officer from the Patrol Division (A Shift) of the Goldsboro Police Department was conducting patrols in the area of Stronach Ave and William St when they witnessed a traffic violation and suspected a narcotics violation involving a Jeep Cherokee. The officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop; however, the driver of the Jeep failed to stop resulting in a vehicle…… read more »
This past Saturday, October 8th, United Way of Wayne County hosted its 31st Annual Taste of Wayne in downtown Goldsboro at The Hub. The event kicked off at 11:00 am with live music from Curtis Media Group. Jeff Farrow (WGBR) and Averil Williams (WFMC) were the perfect emcees! They kept the party alive with great…… read more »
Meet Jessa, Jessa is a 4-year-old sweetheart. She is friendly and loving to everyone that meets her. She 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 »
A groundbreaking was held for the Goldsboro Business Campus in Goldsboro, NC on Monday. The event was attended by representatives from the City of Goldsboro, Wayne County, Wayne County Development Alliance, its board members, investors, and local industry leaders. The business campus consists of 118 acres and is designed to promote a business incubator environment…… read more »
Wayne Community College is asking the community to contribute to its next building. The college is preparing to construct the Center for Industrial Technology and Engineering (CITE) to house its college-credit industrial manufacturing-related training programs. It will also include space for short-term industrial and manufacturing-related training offered by the Workforce Continuing Education Division. “I’ve very…… read more »
Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two in connection with breaking and entering a motor vehicle. On October 4th, Deputies received a larceny call on Highway 13 South. While deputies were taking the report, other deputies assigned to the warrant team located the suspect’s vehicle at the Marathon gas station in Dudley. The stolen property…… read more »
High school seniors are invited to learn what Wayne Community College has to offer during a special event on Tuesday, Oct. 18. Senior Night will be held 6-8 p.m. in the Wayne Learning Center (building with flags in front, on the college’s main campus in Goldsboro). Participants will be able to browse academic programs that…… read more »
Voters in Wayne County will decide during the 2022 general election how they want to fund important services such as the Sheriff’s Office, EMS, Department of Social Services, Health Department, all Library branches, Senior Center and Services on Aging, Veterans Services, and school safety improvements. Sales tax revenue allows the Commissioners to lessen the burden…… read more »
October is Fire Prevention Month, and October 9th through October 15th is the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week. This year’s theme, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape™”, works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe from home fires. Here are a few…… read more »
The Best 10 days of fall have come to a close. Photos by GDN Photographer Bobby Williams.… read more »
