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Edgewood Community School to Benefit from T-Mobile Grant

Edgewood Community School to Benefit from T-Mobile Grant

On June 27, the city of Goldsboro received a $15,000 grant from T-Mobile as one of the company’s 25 new Hometown Grant recipients.
This cash infusion will help Goldsboro develop the first-ever STEM Program at Edgewood Community Development School, including monthly STEM project kits to provide innovative learning environments that are student focused, “hands on” and spark collaborative problem-solving opportunities for students with disabilities. The monthly subscription and reusable STEM kits will provide students with some of the same opportunities and experiences as their typically developing peers.read more »

SJAFB to Rename Recreation Area

SJAFB to Rename Recreation Area

Seymour Johnson Air Force Base’s 4th Fighter Wing leadership is pleased to announce that the Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area has been renamed the Blakeslee Air Force Recreation Area. The renaming comes following a recommendation for a name change by the Congressional Naming Commission.read more »

Family of Fallen Wayne County Deputy has Mortgage Paid Off

Family of Fallen Wayne County Deputy has Mortgage Paid Off

Almost a year after the passing of Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputy Matthew Fishman, his family has received quite an unexpected gift. The organization Tunnel to Towers paid off the Fishman family’s mortgage. Sgt. Fishman was survived by his wfie Sarah, and two children. A 12-year veteran of the Wayne County Sheriff’s office, Fishman was one…read more »

“Operation Firecracker” Reminders Motorists Not to Drink and Drive

“Operation Firecracker” Reminders Motorists Not to Drink and Drive

RALEIGH – The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program is reminding drivers and boaters not to drink and drive this Fourth of July.
That was the message from traffic safety officials and law enforcement officers at Wednesday’s launch in Raleigh of anti-drunk driving campaigns aimed at automobile drivers and boaters.
Officials were at the Falls Lake Upper Barton Creek Boating Access Area in Raleigh for Wednesday morning’s launch of the “Operation Firecracker Booze It & Lose It” and “Operation Dry Water” campaigns.read more »

Suspicious Vehicle Leads to Arrest

Suspicious Vehicle Leads to Arrest

On June 25, deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office located a suspicious vehicle in the area of Luby Smith Road.
Deputies contacted the driver who was found to have an outstanding arrest warrant. The driver, Joshua Earl Cummings, 36, of 5029 Trappers Rd, Wilson, was subsequently arrested and during the investigation probable cause was established to search the vehicle in which suspected methamphetamine, heroin and catalytic converters were located within. read more »

Humphrey to Present North Carolina Flag to Family of Late Eagle Scout

Humphrey to Present North Carolina Flag to Family of Late Eagle Scout

On Friday morning, State Representative Chris Humphrey will present a North Carolina flag to the family of Trace Hill, the Eagle Scout, who passed away at age 15 in January of this year.
The ceremony will take place at 9 a.m., at 945 Hwy 123 N,, in Hookerton. The site is meaningful because it is also the location of Hill’s Eagle Scout project. read more »

Update: Goldsboro Police Respond to Shots Fired

Update: Goldsboro Police Respond to Shots Fired

Updated Information: As a result of the ongoing investigation, probable cause was developed for charges against two male subjects identified as Mikell Vito Wright, 22, and Isaiah Jaiquan Benton-Lofton, 18.

These subjects were arrested during a traffic stop conducted by the Goldsboro Police Department’s VICE Unit on Wednesday, in the 700 block of Force Road. Both subjects were served with their warrants and were left in the custody of the Wayne County Jail.read more »

Goldsboro Police Respond to Accidental Shooting

Goldsboro Police Respond to Accidental Shooting

On Wednesday, at approximately 2:44 p.m., officers with the Goldsboro Police Department responded to 1807 E. Ash Street in reference to a report of a shooting. Upon the arrival of officers, a person was located in the parking lot suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Emergency Medical Services responded and subsequently transported the victim, Sierra…read more »

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