A LaGrange man has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of Injury to Property to Obtain Non-Ferrous Metals Greater than $10,000, Felonious Larceny, Felony Possession of Stolen Property, Obtain Property by False Pretense. Goldsboro Police Department reported that on June 6, 2022, officers with the Goldsboro Police Department’s Uniformed Patrol “A” Shift responded to…… read more »
Goldsboro Elks Lodge #139 and Speedway Gas Stations partnered to sponsor an end-of-summer luncheon for the members and staff of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Wayne County. Between 28 June and 11 July, anytime a pizza or hot dog was bought at a local Speedway franchise, an in-kind donation was made to the club. …… read more »
Two state first responder professions are facing the same, major problem. The Move Over Law requires drivers to change lanes when passing a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights. But drivers aren’t always adhering to the law, and that can cause life-altering situations. “It’s just sad because it’s totally preventable.” N.C. State Highway Patrol Trooper Joseph Atwell…… read more »
Brendan Hooker of Garner had a rocky start in life. A child of divorce, he struggled with his identity, family connections, and friend choices. “I considered myself to have been a rather difficult person to get along with until I found religion near the end of high school,” he admits. “Mental health issues and a…… read more »
A section of N.C. 55 west of Mount Olive is scheduled to close Monday for a crossline pipe replacement. The closure will begin around 8 a.m. just west of the highway’s junction with Shady Grove Road. State transportation crews estimate they will need three days to complete the work and reopen the road by Wednesday…… read more »
United Way of Wayne County announced that Taste of Wayne will return. According to their post, “New year, new venue, same great TASTE! That’s right Wayne County! Taste of Wayne is back!” Taste of Wayne will be held at The Hub, Downtown Goldsboro on October 8th from 11 AM to 2 PM. Tickets will go…… read more »
As we enter into August, now is the time to start preparing for managing pecan weevils as they will soon be emerging from the ground and into your pecan trees. If you have already had pecans dropping prematurely out of your trees, it could very well be a sign that pecan weevils are now emerging…… read more »
A 16-year-old male juvenile was charged via juvenile petition for multiple crimes. According to the Goldsboro Police Department, four separate cases of breaking and entering beginning in December 2020 through June of 2021 have resulted in a suspect being charged. The juvenile was fifteen at the time of the crimes. On Saturday, December…… read more »
The skies were overcast but the rain held off for the final jam of the season. Everything from cold beverages to lobster tacos could be found, and let’s not forgot deep-fried cinnamon rolls. The community including our furry friends came out to enjoy the music. Spare Change a local favorite drew a large crowd with…… read more »
Wayne Community College has honored 257 students for outstanding academic achievement in the spring 2022 semester. The college recognizes the students listed below as having earned a place on its President’s or Dean’s lists. They are listed by the city or town in which they live. President’s ListTo be named to the President’s List for…… read more »
