Around 7 PM Thursday, the Goldsboro Police Department responded to the 900 block of First Street to investigate a shooting incident. The victim, 35-year-old Antwain Grantham of Goldsboro, had sustained a gunshot wound and was transported to Wayne UNC Healthcare in order to receive medical treatment. The victim was stabilized and later transported to Vidant…… read more »
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Victim Hospitalized Following Goldsboro Shooting
County Adopts Process For Appointing New District 1 Commissioner
For the third time this year, Wayne County is working to fill a vacancy on the Board of Commissioners. District 1 Commissioner E. Ray Mayo passed away earlier this month creating the opening on the Wayne County Board. This week, The Wayne County Board of Commissioners approved the schedule and process for filling Mayo’s seat.…… read more »
Museum’s BBQ Exhibit Ends Saturday
This is your last chance to check out the local history behind Eastern Carolina’s iconic cuisine. This Saturday, October 24, is the last day to view the popular “The Whole Hog: A History of Eastern NC Barbecue” exhibit at the Wayne County Museum. The museum is open from 10 AM – 6 PM on Saturday. The…… read more »
Showing The Diversity Of Wayne County Residents
Wayne County Public Library has partnered with Rohan Shreenath — a junior at Wayne Country Day School — to create a project called Humans of Wayne County. Rohan will work with the Wayne County Public Library’s mission in mind: strengthening our community by bringing people together to explore, discover, and connect. To do this, Rohan…… read more »
Case Farms Goldsboro Receives State Safety Award For Third Straight Year
Case Farms, a local poultry farming and processing group, achieved a significant safety milestone as its Goldsboro processing facility received its third consecutive Gold Award from the North Carolina Department of Labor. Awards were presented by North Carolina Commissioner of Labor Cherie Berry on October 20th at a virtual awards ceremony. “We are honored to…… read more »
Council Says No To 2020 Downtown Christmas Parade
The celebration of Christmastime is going to look a little different in Goldsboro this year. This week, the Goldsboro City Council heard a presentation on the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas Parade through the downtown area. Chamber President Kate Daniels noted they were ready to implement safety measures due to the ongoing pandemic…… read more »
PIC OF THE DAY: Reflections
Our photographer Bobby Williams captured this moment of clear reflection at a Wayne County area pond this week. … read more »
County Announces Construction Of New Fremont Elementary School
Northern Wayne County will be getting a new elementary school. Wednesday, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, Wayne County Board of Education, County of Wayne leaders, school district administrators, and Town of Fremont leaders came together at the Fremont Town Hall for the announcement of a new Fremont Elementary school. The school district and county…… read more »
Dr. Croom Appointed President Of UMO
The University of Mount Olive Board of Trustees has publically announced they appointed Dr. H. Edward Croom as President. The news came from Board Chair Earl W. Worley, in a message to students, faculty and staff. Croom will be the sixth president to serve at the University’s helm since its inception in 1951. Croom initially…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Fauci Powered By Jackson & Sons
Fauci is a very laid back feline. He’s approximately 1-year-old. Fauci has very expressive eyes and can’t wait to see his new home! Click here to view all the pets available for adoption through Wayne County Animal Services. The Wayne County Animal Shelter is located at 1600 Clingman Street in Goldsboro. Jackson &…… read more »
