Robert “Chris” Boyette has announced his candidacy for Goldsboro City Council, District 2. The seat is currently held by Councilman Bill Broadaway who is retiring. Councilman Broadaway has endorsed Boyette.… read more »
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Boyette Announces Campaign for City Council District 2
Volunteers Serve the Community During United Way’s Day of Action
Rainy weather couldn’t dampen the spirits of volunteers across Wayne County on June 21 as they participated in the United Way of Wayne County’s Day of Action.
United Way Day of Action is an enterprise-wide effort each year on June 21 to recognize volunteering as an essential part of United Way’s brand promise, and engage individuals in our work in education, financial stability, and health. … read more »
Proposed Social District Among Topics Discussed at Tuesday Evening’s City Council Meeting
Discussion surrounding a new social district in downtown Goldsboro and the swearing in of a new mayor pro tem were among the highlights of Tuesday evening’s Goldsboro City Council meeting.
Goldsboro mayor David Ham announced that councilman Taj Polack of District 3, had resigned from the council for personal reasons. Council member Brandi Matthews, of District 4, was sworn in as mayor pro tem. … read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Toro Powered by Jackson & Sons
This is Toro, he is a 5-year-old male Bulldog/American mix that is very sweet and friendly! Toro is available and waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find hisFUR-EVER Home. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services Call: (919) 731-1439 option “0” Email: [email protected] Toro Breed Bulldog/American Mix Age 5 years Gender Male Size Large Color White/Brown Spayed/Neutered Declawed…… read more »
Walmart on Tommy’s Road Celebrates Grand Reopening
Walmart customers in Goldsboro were welcomed inside the newly transformed Neighborhood Market at1144 Tommy’s Road, on June 16, as the much-anticipated project is now complete. The store’s associates marked the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community celebration. The event was attended by local Goldsboro organizations including representatives from Wayne County Veterans and Patriots Coalition, Boys and Girls Clubs of Wayne County and Free Youth Outreach.… read more »
Sunrise Kiwanis Donates $500 to Habitat of Goldsboro-Wayne
The Sunrise Kiwanis club presented Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro-Wayne with a $500 donation Wednesday, June 14th at their weekly club meeting.… read more »
Wayne County Public Library Receives Two Grants
The Wayne County Public has been awarded two separate grants totaling nearly $95,000.
The library received a $44,902.00 LSTA EZ Grant to be used for the Creative Aging Program. Also awarded to the library was a $50,000 LSTA EZ Grant to be used for the Learning Studio Project.… read more »
Stolen Handgun Results in Arrest
On June 14, at approximately 8:20 p.m., officers from Goldsboro Police Department’s C Shift responded to a call of an armed suspect. Officers learned that the suspect had taken a handgun from the victim and run away.… read more »
GPD Responds to Unresponsive Female
On Saturday, at approximately 3:46 p.m., officers with the Goldsboro Police Department responded to the 200 block of Beale Street in reference to an unresponsive female. Wayne County EMS also responded to the scene. The female, identified as Semiko Woods (41-year-old female) of Goldsboro, was pronounced deceased on scene. The Goldsboro Police Department’s Investigative Services…… read more »
Third Annual Juneteenth Celebration Held Downtown
Hundreds of people gathered in downtown Goldsboro on Saturday afternoon for the third annual Juneteenth celebration.
Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth Independence Day or Freedom Day, is an American holiday that commemorates the June 19, 1865, announcement of the abolition of slavery in the U.S. state of Texas, and more generally the emancipation of enslaved African Americans throughout the former Confederate States of America.… read more »
