As of 11 am, Wayne County is one of thirty-one counties under a tropical storm warning as Ian continues. The center of Tropical Storm Ian moved off the Florida coast and started regaining strength. It had sustained winds clocked at 70 miles per hour and was expected to regain hurricane status later Thursday evening. The…… read more »
On Sept. 27, 2022, at approximately 11:05 p.m., Goldsboro Police Department’s “C” Shift responded to the area of the 1200 block of Olivia Lane in reference to a ShotSpotter alert. Three shooting victims were located on the scene and transported by EMS to UNC Health Wayne. A fourth victim was transported by POV to UNC…… read more »
The Staff and volunteers were very busy Wednesday afternoon as people began bringing in their fair exhibits for display at the fair. Students, teachers, along with some local businesses were busy setting up their booths. Photos by GDN Photographer Bobby Williams… read more »
On Sept. 28, 2022, at approximately 6:09 a.m., Goldsboro Police Department’s “D” shift officers responded to a First Degree Burglary in the 900 Block of Hugh Street. Once on scene, officers discovered that an altercation had taken place between the suspect 26-year-old Rakeem Hasad Pipkin, and the victim, 26-year-old Kayla Kayshon Price, resulting in them…… read more »
Meet Toby, Toby is a 1-year-old boxer mix. Very sweet and friendly and is good with other dogs. He is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find his 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 Sept. 27, 2022, at approximately 8:53 a.m., the Goldsboro Police and Fire departments and Wayne County EMS were dispatched to a traffic crash with injuries involving a pedestrian. This crash occurred on N. Berkeley Boulevard at Cashwell Drive. A pedestrian, Patricia Pope of LaGrange, was crossing Berkeley Boulevard at Cashwell Drive. A vehicle driven…… read more »
All eyes are on Hurricane Ian. Ian made landfall Tuesday morning off the Western coast of Cuba. Ian is expected to reach a Category 4 as it heads toward Florida. Here in Wayne County, we continue to watch. Most High School Varsity games have been rescheduled to Thursday night from Friday. “While we don’t yet…… read more »
The rides are being assembled and all exhibits are expected to be in place by Wednesday evening for the Wayne Regional Agriculture Fair. The best 10 days of fall begins Thursday, September 29th when the gates open at 4 pm. Photos by GDN Photographer Bobby Williams… read more »
Authorities are seeking information about a fatal accident. On Sunday afternoon, first responders were dispatched to a single motor vehicle accident in the 1000 block of W. New Hope Road. Upon arrival, it was determined that the vehicle had run off the roadway, and the driver of the motor vehicle was deceased. The driver, 36-year-old Kendra Lewis was…… read more »
A teen was shot and suspect is in custody in an overnight shooting on Center Street. Early Sunday morning, officers with the Goldsboro Police Department heard several gunshots coming from the vicinity of S. Center St. A ShotSpotter alert led officers to the 400 block of S. Center St., where they made contact with a…… read more »
