The Friends of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base* met recently to discuss the implications of the recently passed FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on the future of the 94 F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft currently stationed at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (SJAFB).… read more »
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Friends of Seymour Johnson Discuss F-15E Future
Habitat for Humanity Nearing Completion of 100th Home
Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro is nearing the completion of its 100th home.
A celebration commemorating the achievement of 100 completed homes is being planned. Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro is currently putting together a visual presentation of its history. … read more »
Hayden’s Voice Synonymous With MRN and Trojan Sports Network
How does one voice become synonymous with the radio calls of some of NASCAR’s most legendary moments of the past three decades, and yet be as familiar to Wayne County residents as jet noise and barbecue?
The answer…when that voice belongs to none other than proud Goldsboro resident Alex Hayden.… read more »
Pickle Drop 2024
Happy New Year rang out as a large crowd gathered Sunday to watch the famous North Carolina Pickle Drop held on the campus of the University of Mount Olive. This event is one of the first to ring in the New Year of 2024.… read more »
2023 Year End Review
A look at some of the moments of 2023.… read more »
Morehead City Woman Robbed at Local Hotel
Goldsboro, NC (GDN) – Officers from the Goldsboro Police Department responded to the Best Value Inn, 701 US 70 E, On December 30, 2023, at approximately 9:11 a.m., in reference to an armed robbery that had just occurred. Once on scene, officers located a female victim from Morehead City with injuries to her face and head. The woman stated that a male subject had…… read more »
Authorities Investigate Breaking and Entering
Goldsboro, NC (GDN) – On December 29, 2023, at approximately 9:40 p.m., Deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division were dispatched to a reported breaking and entering that had already occurred at a residence located at 877 Big Daddys Road in Northern Wayne County. According to the press release, the individual who called…… read more »
Teen Killed in Friday Night Shooting
Goldsboro, NC (GDN) – A 17-year-old juvenile has died from multiple gunshots in a Friday night shooting. Goldsboro Police Department responded to the 900 block of Hugh Street after receiving a ShotSpotter alert of multiple gunshots Friday night after 9 PM. According to the release, Officers arrived on the scene where they located a 17-year-old male juvenile…… read more »
Goldsboro Girls Win Terry Walls Holiday Invitational
On day two of the Terry Walls Holiday Invitational Basketball Tournament, Goldsboro Cougars Girls 64 picked up the win over James Kenan 35. Leading Goldsboro Cougars were #25 Des’Myah Croom 18, #26 Aziyah Boyer 17, and #24 Nashiyah Williams 13. Number 27 Y’Anna Rivers contributed 19 points for James Kenan. Both teams will compete on…… read more »
No Injuries Reported After Shots Fired in Store Robbery
On December 27, 2023, at approximately 8:40 p.m., officers with the Goldsboro Police Department responded to a ShotSpotter alert at D & C Mini Mart at 1007 E Elm St. While in route, they received a separate call regarding a robbery at the same establishment. Once on the scene, officers made contact with the owners and an…… read more »
