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PET OF THE WEEK: Gibson Powered By Jackson & Sons

PET OF THE WEEK: Gibson Powered By Jackson & Sons

This weeks spotlight is on Gibson. Gibson is a 8 to 10 year old Staffordshire terrier mix. He is every bit of a gentleman. Very calm smart and respectful. 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…read more »

Knowledge Is One of Our Greatest Resources

Knowledge Is One of Our Greatest Resources

Before starting his apprenticeship with Smithfield Foods, Inc., Lavar Elliott had worked for the company for more than three years. He knew to further advance his career something had to change. That change Elliott was seeking was the apprenticeship program Smithfield Foods was starting. “I knew I wanted to move from the slicing hall into…read more »

Heat Advisory In Effect Wednesday For 109 Degree Heat Index

Heat Advisory In Effect Wednesday For 109 Degree Heat Index

(NCNN WeatherCenter)–The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a Heat Advisory for Wednesday from 11AM through 7PM. The Advisory coverers the eastern half of the state including Wayne County. The Heat Index Value could rise as high as 109 degrees for several hours. If you work outside be cautious and stay hydrated and take…read more »

Back To School Bash Needs Donations

Back To School Bash Needs Donations

It’s that time of the year!! Wayne County Students will be returning to school very soon! There are many students that need help. Worrell Contracting Co, Inc is sponsoring the 5th annual BACK TO SCHOOL BASH on Friday,August 19, 2022. The event will get started at 5:00pm and go until 7:00pm. They hope to provideFREE…read more »

Assault with a Deadly Weapon Intent to Kill Inflicting Serious Injury

Assault with a Deadly Weapon Intent to Kill Inflicting Serious Injury

On July 3, 2022, at approximately 10:30 p.m., officers from the Goldsboro Police Department’s Uniformed Patrol “B” Shift responded to Wayne UNC Health Care in reference to a victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was taken to the hospital in a personal vehicle. The victim was subsequently identified as Stephon Hayes, 30, of Edgerton Street. The victim was flown…read more »

Crash Sends One To The Hospital

Crash Sends One To The Hospital

Late Sunday afternoon firefighters from Princeton and Seven Springs along with an EMS truck were dispatched to the scene of a two vehicle accident at the intersection of NC 55 East and Camp Juliee Road. As emergency units arrived on the scene they found a pickup truck flipped upside down in a ditch and a…read more »

Pikeville Celebrates Independence Day [Photo Gallery]

Pikeville Celebrates Independence Day [Photo Gallery]

Saturday afternoon thousands of people started showing up early to find that perfect spot in Dees Park in Pikeville for their 4th of July Celebration. The event kickoff at 6 p.m. for the public to come out and enjoy an afternoon of fun and games alone with several food trucks and all sorts of foods…read more »

Two Teens Arrested For Robbery With A Dangerous Weapon

Two Teens Arrested For Robbery With A Dangerous Weapon

On July 2, 2022, at 12:47 a.m., officers assigned to the Goldsboro Police Department’s Uniformed Patrol “B” Shift responded to the skate park located at 2300 E. Ash Street in reference to an armed robbery during which a white 2017 Nissan Rogue had been stolen by several juvenile suspects. Later, at approximately 4:42 a.m., “B” Shift officers responded to a “suspicious vehicle” call near the 111 building of Fallin Boulevard. Upon arrival, officers located two juvenile males near…read more »

Tropical Storm Colin Dissipates But Chance Of Severe Weather This Afternoon

Tropical Storm Colin Dissipates But Chance Of Severe Weather This Afternoon

(NCNN WeatherCenter)–The threat for tropical weather along the North Carolina coast has decreased as Tropical Depression Colin continues to weaken. The system was given the name Colin Saturday at 5 a.m. when it was named a Tropical Storm. It was expected to bring tropical conditions to the coast Saturday and Sunday, but has since weakened…read more »

Robbery With A Dangerous Weapon

Robbery With A Dangerous Weapon

On July 1, 2022, at approximately 4:15 p.m., the Goldsboro Police Department responded to a call of an armed robbery at the Downtown Pharmacy at 151 N. Center St. An unknown male entered the store with a knife and demanded money. He fled on foot traveling north on Center Street. Upon further investigation by the Goldsboro…read more »

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