(GDN) — On December 9th, The Goldsboro Police Department responded to the 4200 block of Highway 70 East where a subject had been spotted inside a fenced area of a closed business. The subject had fled the scene by the time officers arrived. The investigation revealed the subject had cut three catalytic converters from three…… read more »
Category Archives: Local
Suspect Accused Of Stealing Catalytic Converters
Volunteers Place Wreaths On Graves In State Veterans Cemetery (PHOTO GALLERY)
(GDN) — The weather was perfect Saturday morning as more than 250 people came together from the annual Wreaths Across America Ceremony held at the Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro. Volunteers and staff started to arrive early to get ready for the ceremony. Bob Murphy, President of the Wayne County Veterans and Patriots Coalition…… read more »
Saluting Seymour
Every week, Saluting Seymour and SoundScope highlight an airman serving at the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro. Staff Sgt. Haley Cardwell from the 4th Munitions Squadron Cardwell has been in the Air Force just about seven years. She comes to Goldsboro from Arkansas. A few of her relatives have also joined the military in…… read more »
Goldsboro-Wayne NAACP Branch Changes Meeting Dates & Times
Beginning January 2022, the Goldsboro-Wayne NAACP Branch will hold its executive board meetings on the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. The general membership meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. All meetings are held via zoom until further notice. To find out how to join a…… read more »
College Recognizes Top Employees of 2021
Wayne Community College has recognized its top employees for 2021. Grounds Maintenance Technician Don Hasse was presented the Operational and Maintenance Staff Employee of the Year Award. Hasse’s nominator commented on his qualities with terms like “can-do, will-do attitude,” “infectious enthusiasm,” and “determined to leave his mark.” Hasse, a WCC employee since 2017, “has proven…… read more »
Students Show Off Artwork At Goldsboro Boys & Girls Club (PHOTO GALLERY)
(GDN) — The Boys and Girls Club in Goldsboro hosted a student art show on Friday. It was the culmination of a six week art program at the club sponsored by the North Carolina Museum of Art. Through the NCMA Artist Innovation Mentorship Program, teaching artists worked with kids at the Boys and Girls Club…… read more »
Despite Rain, Drought Conditions Remain In Wayne County
(GDN) — Dry conditions persist across North Carolina despite recent rains. According to the latest map from the U.S. Drought Monitor released on Thursday, Wayne County is included in a band of the state that is in “Severe Drought.” That driest area of North Carolina stretches from the northeast to south-central area of the state. …… read more »
Caring For Pansies During Winter Season
Pansies are a winter favorite in Eastern North Carolina because they can survive cold winter temperatures and add a splash of color to the landscape. Pansies come in so many colors that it is hard to pass up getting at least a few to add to the landscape. Pansies are usually planted in our area…… read more »
Pfeiffer Named Wayne Community College’s Next President
Dr. Patricia A. Pfeiffer. has been officially elected to serve as the seventh president of Wayne Community College. The college’s Board of Trustees choose Dr. Pfeiffer by acclamation at a special called meeting on December 17. It had selected her as its candidate for the position in November and submitted her name to the State…… read more »
New Judge, Clerk Of Superior Court Sworn-In To Office (PHOTOS)
(GDN) — Wayne County welcomes a new judge and Clerk of Courts. Thursday afternoon, the Wayne County Courthouse hosted a swearing in for Justin L. Minshew, the District Court Judge for the 8th Judicial District. Minshew was appointed by Gov. Roy Cooper and replaces the Honorable Erika James. Minshew’s new duties leave a vacancy in…… read more »
