SunTree Snack Foods will create 94 new jobs in Wayne County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $10.1 million to establish an East Coast manufacturing site in Goldsboro. “SunTree Snacks has made a great decision to establish an East Coast headquarters in Wayne County,” said Governor Cooper. “Our quality of life, affordability,…… read more »
One man is charged with Statutory Rape of a Child less than 15 years of age. On June 22, 2022, the parents of a 14-year-old female went to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and filed a report regarding allegations of sexual misconduct involving their daughter and Mr. Carlton. Wayne County Detectives began an investigation and…… read more »
Superintendent Dr. David Lewis and Dr. Tim Harrell, Assistant Superintendentof Support Services, presented four priorities as a recommendationfor how funding would be directed if the ¼ of one cent – or ¼ of one penny –sales tax is approved on the November ballot. The four priorities focuson Campus Safety, Learning Environment, Campus Revitalization, and AthleticFacilities. The four priorities were developed at…… read more »
Goldsboro Police Department officers responded to a call for a sexual assault early Wednesday morning. Once on scene, officers located the victim, who stated that she had been threatened with a knife and forcibly raped by a known suspect. Goldsboro Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division and Crime Scene Unit responded and assumed command of the…… read more »
RALEIGH, N.C. – The city of Goldsboro recently signed an agreement to participate in a community floodprint process, funded by the N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) and led by the N.C. State Coastal Dynamics Design Lab (CDDL). Goldsboro will become the second community selected for the Eastern North Carolina Community Floodprints project. A total of…… read more »
Meet Brandi, Brandi is a 3-year-old, female, Terrier/American Pit Bull mix that is spayed. 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 »
Goldsboro Elks Lodge #139 presented the AF Family Scholarship to five deserving students heading to or continuing their college or vocational education this year. In total, $23,000 was presented. Kiera Negron, Taylor Brotjan, Jacob Volk, Branna Martin, McKenzy Schinsky received scholarships. The Air Force Family Scholarship Program is administered by the lodge and funded through…… read more »
UNC Health Wayne has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. The certification, offered in collaboration with the…… read more »
On August 25, 2022, officers from the Goldsboro Police Department’s Uniformed Patrol “C” Shift took a report of indecent liberties with a child by a known offender. The victim was a 10-year-old male. The suspect was identified as 27-year-old Rodney Levon Robinson, of Goldsboro. After further investigation by the Goldsboro Police Department Criminal Investigations Division,…… read more »
SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE, N.C. – The 4th Fighter Wing partnered with the Wayne County Public School district for a ribbon cutting ceremony to recognize the opening of the Wayne School of Technical Arts (WSTA) at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Sept. 9. WSTA will be the first public school located on a…… read more »
