Wayne County, NC – On July 25, 2023, at approximately 5:20 p.m., members from the Goldsboro-Wayne County Drug Task Force conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 795 near mile marker 14 in reference to a chapter 20 violation. During the traffic stop, K9 Rip from the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office was deployed. After a positive…… read more »
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Traffic Stop on 795 Nets 47 Pounds of Marijuana
Goldsboro Rotary Celebrates Members with Longevity
Wayne County, NC – Rotary’s year-end celebration was more than a recollection of the successful year, it was also a celebration and honoring of two long term members with recognition. On June 27, 2023, during a traditional time of passing the gavel to the next leader, Rotarians also took time to recognize both Rotarian Phil Baddour…… read more »
LaGrange Man Charged with Crimes Against a Child
Wayne County Sheriff’s Office in an ongoing effort to investigate allegations of prostitution and human trafficking within Wayne County, detectives conducted multiple interviews, performed surveillance, researched property ownerships, and coordinated with outside state and federal agencies in the culmination of search warrants in August of 2022. The subsequent arrest of 50-year-old Aristotelos Castro Estrada, and…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Pixie Powered by Jackson & Sons
This is Pixie, she is a 3-year-old Domestic Shorthair that is very sweet, laid back, and easygoing. Pixie is available and waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find herFUR-EVER Home. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services Call: (919) 731-1439 option “0” Email: [email protected] Pixie Breed Domestic Shorthair Age 3 years Gender Female Size Medium Color Grey/Black Declawed No …… read more »
Collaboration Between Wayne and Lenoir Agencies Leads to Drug Arrests
In early July 2023, the Goldsboro/Wayne County Drug Task Force and Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office began receiving citizen complaints about the narcotics distribution activities of Joshua Waters and Johnathan Frizzelle.… read more »
Kinston Church Hosting Back-to-School Giveaway
KINSTON – Greater St. Paul United Holy Church is hosting a free back-to-school giveaway from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on July 29, at 2101 Tower Hill Road, in Kinston.… read more »
Goldsboro Police Respond to Shooting on Maple Street
On Tuesday, at approximately 2:58 p.m., officers with the Goldsboro Police Department responded to the 1900 block of Maple Street regarding a report of a shooting. Upon their arrival, officers were advised that the victim left the area and was transported by personal vehicle to the hospital.… read more »
Georgia-Pacific Donates $8,000 to Habitat
Georgia-Pacific Plywood and Lumber plant recently donated $8,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro-Wayne, Inc.… read more »
Pikeville Man Wins $1 Million in Lottery
RALEIGH – Casma Omeally of Pikeville took a chance on a $2 Mega Millions ticket and won a $1 million prize in Friday’s drawing.
Omeally bought his lucky Quick Pick ticket from Pikeville Mini Mart on South Goldsboro Street in Pikeville. … read more »
Goldsboro Fire Department Hosts Hook and Ladder Camp
What started as an idea to give back to children in Wayne County by giving them an inside look into the life of a firefighter became a reality on Monday morning.
The Goldsboro Fire Department hosted the first day of its inaugural Hook and Ladder Fire Camp for children ages 8 through 13. The free camp is being held all week from 8 a.m. to noon each day. … read more »
