(GDN) — Kinston Police say they’ve made an arrest in another cold case. According to the Kinston Police Department, 32-year-old Carlos Fields was arrested by members of the U.S. Marshals Office on Tuesday in Hookerton. A warrant had been obtained for Fields’ arrest for 2013 murder of James Franklin. On November 5th, 2013, Franklin and…… read more »
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Suspect Identified In Kinston Homicide From 2013
United Way Looks Back At 2021 Successes, Prepares For More In 2022 (PHOTOS)
(GDN) — In a year of challenges, United Way of Wayne County continued to persevere and lead the way helping residents. The local United Way held its Annual Meeting Tuesday morning at First Baptist Church, with several awards being presented to people and organizations that have strived to make a difference in Wayne County. Donna…… read more »
LCSO: La Grange Shooting Leaves One Dead
(GDN) — One person is dead following a shooting at a La Grange convenience store. The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to the Stop N Go on the 100 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Tuesday night for the report of a shooting. The deputies arrived and found 27-year-old Terrence Outlaw Jr.…… read more »
GPD Chief: Crime Down, Homicides Up In 2021
(GDN) — It’s a mixed bag when looking at the latest crime statistics in the City of Goldsboro. Goldsboro Police Chief Mike West talked about the numbers during the Goldsboro City Council’s Annual Retreat this week. West says, overall, crime has dropped over the past five years, with a 13% reduction in crime in 2021.…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Splat Powered By Jackson & Sons
Meet Splat! He is a 2-year-old neutered male. Splat is very nice and he is very vocal. Splat 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…… read more »
WCPS Named Purple Star District For Second Year
For the second year in a row, Wayne County Public Schools received notification that all 32 of its schools earned the Purple Star Award designation from the North Carolina Department of Instruction for their demonstrated military-friendly practices and a commitment to military students and families. This is the second year that WCPS has earned the…… read more »
City Selects New Travel And Tourism Director
The City of Goldsboro has selected Amanda Justice as the new director of the travel and tourism department. Justice’s start date is February 23. Her salary is $70,000. “We are excited to have Ms. Justice lead our talented Goldsboro and Wayne County travel and tourism team,” City Manager Tim Salmon said. “Her significant tourism and…… read more »
Second Suspect Arrested For 2015 Homicide In Kinston
(GDN) — Kinston Police make another arrest in a 2015 homicide. On Tuesday, the Kinston Police Department obtained a warrant for the charge of Murder on 42-year-old Michael Fisher. He was arrested later in the day and was jailed without bond. Fisher is the second person charged for the murder of Tomothy Nobles on May…… read more »
Goldsboro Fire Department Hopes To Retain Staff, Improve Vehicle Fleet
Goldsboro’s public safety departments are hoping to boost their staffing in 2022. During Tuesday’s city council retreat, Goldsboro Fire Chief Ron Stempien provided an update on his department’s three main concerns: staffing, salaries and apparatus. Stempien says, by the end of this month, the GFD will have lost nine employees since the end of December.…… read more »
GPD Investigating Little Caesar’s Robbery
(GDN) — The Goldsboro Police Department is investigating an armed robbery at a pizza joint. The suspect entered the Little Caesar’s on the 300 block of N. Berkeley Boulevard through the business’s back entrance around 10:30 AM on Friday. The victims told police the suspect held them at gunpoint before making off with cash. No…… read more »
