A suspect is identified and arrested for a 2016 homicide in Goldsboro. The Goldsboro Police Department reports 22-year-old Tyrone O. Johnson of Wilson is charged with 2nd Degree Murder in relation to the July 2016 murder of 19-year-old Atiya Maddox of Goldsboro. Maddox was apparently shot near the intersection of Olivia Lane and Slaughter Street. …… read more »
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GPD: Suspect Charged For 2016 Murder
Thursday’s Flooding Impedes Traffic (PHOTOS)
Streets in Mount Olive were swamped Thursday afternoon after several inches of rain fell across the Wayne County area. Flooded roadways were reported across the county keeping fire and EMS crews busy.… read more »
Neuse River Nears Flood Stage Near Goldsboro
A Flood Warning is in effect as the Neuse River near Goldsboro quickly approaches flood stage. After the deluge of rainfall over the past two days, the National Weather Service expects the Neuse River near Goldsboro to hit Major Flood Stage this weekend. The river is already at nearly 17-feet (Action Stage) and is expected…… read more »
Wayne UNC Remembers Loved Ones Lost Due To COVID-19
Health care workers have been on the very front line in the battle against COVID-19. It’s not an easy job, with workers at the local hospital bravely facing their duties of keeping their community healthy and safe during the pandemic. Thursday, Wayne UNC Health Care held a ceremony to honor that dedication of its employees…… read more »
State Of The Community: Mayor Updates On City’s Progress
Goldsboro moves forward despite the COVID-19 pandemic. That from Mayor Chuck Allen during the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce’s annual State of the Community event. Allen praised the completion of the Center Street streetscape project in Downtown Goldsboro. Mayor Allen says the downtown area continues to grow, and the city is looking forward to the…… read more »
Car Wash This Saturday To Raise Funds For Thanksgiving Meals
A Wayne Community College class will hold a car wash this Saturday to raise funds to feed those in need this Thanksgiving. WCC Basic Law Enforcement Training Class 77 will wash cars for monetary donations from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 14 on the college’s campus at 3000 Wayne Memorial Drive in Goldsboro.…… read more »
WCPS To Continue Remote Instruction On Friday
Due to the threat of river flooding and potential road closures caused by high water in localized areas, Wayne County Public Schools will remain in remote instruction for all students, Friday, November 13. Curbside meal pickup will be available for families at the 15 designated school sites. For more information, go to www.waynecountyschools.org. … read more »
Heavy Rains Deluge North Carolina Roadways
A significant amount of rainfall spawned by two colliding weather systems has impacted several regions of North Carolina, prompting hundreds of road closures, a few interstate shutdowns and some bridge washouts today. More roads may close overnight. The N.C. Department of Transportation recommends extreme caution if you must drive as conditions are changing rapidly. Roads…… read more »
Wayne County Closing Offices At 4 PM
County of Wayne Government Offices will be closing at 4pm today, Thursday, November 12. This early closing will allow county staff members to return home safely before sunset with flooded roads impacting our County. All offices will re-open tomorrow for regular business hours.… read more »
Neuse River Expected To Hit Major Flood Stage
The Neuse River is rising quickly! With several inches of rain already soaking the Wayne County area, the Neuse River near Goldsboro is expected to approach flood stage by late Thursday or early Friday. The river is currently expected to crest around 25-feet in Major Flood Stage by late Friday. Flooding is already reported across…… read more »
