In September, the Goldsboro Police Department took a report on a breaking and entering to a motor vehicle on the 1100 block of N. Jefferson Avenue. The victim reported personal property and two firearms were stolen. By late September, the GPD had developed a suspect, and warrants were secured on 40-year-old Lola Darden of Goldsboro…… read more »
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Suspect Accused Of Vehicle Break-In
November Gardening Tips
November is now upon us which means soon our minds may be more on preparing for the holiday season, but there are still things that can be done in the garden this time of year. Below are gardening tips to help your garden through the winter season. General Gardening Tips It is a good time…… read more »
WCC Wins National Advertising Awards
For the fourth year in a row, Wayne Community College is a National Council for Marketing & Public Relations Paragon Award winner. The college earned a Silver Award in the Advertising: Print Ad-Single Category for an ad for online courses that was placed on grocery store carts and a Bronze Award in the Advertising: –…… read more »
Sen. Kamala Harris Schedules Goldsboro Stop
The Democratic vice presidential candidate is planning a local campaign stop this weekend. According to the Associated Press, Sen. Kamala Harris is scheduling a visit to Goldsboro this Sunday, Nov. 1. Details on the location and time of Harris’ campaign stop were not immediately available from the Biden-Harris Campaign. The Tar Heel State has been…… read more »
Wayne County’s Weekly COVID-19 Update
As of Friday, the Wayne County Health Department has received notification of 4,327 total positive cases of COVID-19. 137 of these cases have been attributed to congregate living facilities and 3,737 are cases from outside any type of congregate facility. 3,947 of the 4,327 individuals who tested positive are now considered recovered, leaving an estimated…… read more »
Coalition Leader Speaks Out Against Duke’s Coal Ash Recycling
Duke Energy is recycling coal ash in Wayne County, and not everyone is convinced the process is safe and environmentally sound. Bobby Jones with the Down East Coal Ash Coalition tells GoldsboroDailyNews.com that Duke Energy’s plan comes at a time of increasing climate volatility. Jones says there’s a danger to re-burning the already poisonous coal ash,…… read more »
“Safe Site” Provides Fun, Secure Access To Early Voting
Power, Protection and Encouragement! As early voting winds down in Wayne County, a few community groups teamed together to ensure everyone has access to the polls. Friday afternoon, the One-Stop Early Voting site at Bear Creek Missionary Baptist Association was one of approximately 600 “Safe Sites” in North Carolina. The effort provided a fun atmosphere…… read more »
Last Chances To Vote Early Before Election Day
35,000 Wayne County residents have already cast a ballot as North Carolina enters the final days of its early voting period. According to the Wayne County Board of Elections, 35,269 votes have been cast as of Thursday evening. Wayne County’s One-Stop Early Voting period ends Saturday, October 31, with hours of 8 AM – 3…… read more »
Clocks “Fall Back” One Hour On Sunday
You may be able to get a little extra sleep this weekend. Or spend an extra hour eating Halloween candy. Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 AM Sunday morning, November 1st. You’ll probably want to set your clocks back one hour before bedtime Saturday night. Additionally, emergency officials suggesting using the beginning and end of…… read more »
Mount Olive Reports Wastewater Spill
The Town of Mount Olive is reporting a discharge of untreated sewer from inside the Town’s wastewater treatment plant at 408 Wilkins Farm Road. The spill was discovered on Sunday, October 25, at 11:30 AM and the spill was still ongoing as of 3:30 PM. A total of 84,000 gallons was spilled. The untreated waste…… read more »
