On Feb. 24, 2022, officers from Goldsboro Police Department’s “A” Shift responded to the Goldsboro Fire Department in reference to a privately owned vehicle having the catalytic converter cut from underneath it. Travis Sauls reported to Police that unknown subject(s) cut the catalytic converter from his vehicle. The Criminal Investigations Bureau followed up on the…… read more »
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Larceny of Auto Parts
Increased Fire Danger Today for All of Central NC
(NWS)-Today will be very warm and dry, with relative humidity values mostly between 15 and 25 percent. When combined with 10 to 15 mph winds that will gust at times to between 20 and 25 mph, increased fire danger will result through this evening. Outdoor burning is discouraged. Please refer to your local burn permitting…… read more »
WCBOE Discusses Salary Schedules for Classified Employees
At its March 1, 2022 Special Called Meeting, the Wayne County Board of Education received an update from Chief Finance Officer, Leslie Rouse, about a regional salary study that the school district participated in. As part of her update, Mrs. Rouse informed the Board of four key concerns affecting 13 school districts across the region:…… read more »
Mask Optional Policy Begins Next Week
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Mask-wearing inside most North Carolina state government buildings will become optional starting next Monday through an executive order from Gov. Roy Cooper. Cooper’s order announced on Tuesday applies to his Cabinet-level agencies and other offices that have specifically chosen to participate in the policy. Cooper attributes the changes to improving COVID-19…… read more »
Supporters of Southern Wayne Teacher Gather
(GDN)–A crowd of over 50 supporters of a Southern Wayne High School science teacher and softball coach gathered in front of the Wayne County Public School Central Office on Royall Ave. Tuesday afternoon. Coach Anthony Williams attended but did not speak on advise from his attorney. Officials say Williams had physical contact with Wayne County…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Snoop Powered By Jackson & Sons
Meet Snoop! He is a 4-year-old neutered male lab mix. Super sweet well mannered dog. Snoop 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] Click here to view all the pets available for adoption…… read more »
Upstage Hunger in Wayne County
(GDN)-Food insecurity is an ever-present issue which continues to affect households in our community. People in Wayne County struggling with hunger rose to over 20,000 people during the pandemic. United Way of Wayne County is hoping to lower that number with a reprise of their Fill the Theater Food Drive held this spring. Despite increased…… read more »
Southern Wayne High School Incident
(GDN)-In a Press Release from the Wayne County Sheriffs Department issued today, they stated that on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, Deputy A. Wood was providing security at a Southern Wayne High School basketball game. As part of Deputy Wood’s responsibilities, he was monitoring the crowd for weapons which are not permitted on school premises. Deputy…… read more »
Wayne Co. Health Dept. Wins United Way Spirit of NC Award
(GDN)-United Way of Wayne County announced that the Wayne County Health Department will receive the 2021 Spirit of North Carolina Award for Post-Pandemic Champion. Moving from response to recovery from the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Wayne County Health Department has led the way in meeting community needs through their proactive efforts to protect the health of…… read more »
Highway Patrol to Participate In Operation SafeDRIVE
(GDN)–The North Carolina State Highway Patrol will again join forces with law enforcement partners in adjoining states to conduct a concentrated highway traffic enforcement period as part of Operation SafeDRIVE (Distracted Reckless Impaired Visibility Enforcement). Operation efforts aim to eliminate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) traffic collisions through periods of high visibility enforcement along the southeast…… read more »
