Category Archives: Local

Firefighters Douse Shed Fire

Firefighters Douse Shed Fire

Firefighters from El-Roy, New Hope, and Arrington Fire Departments were dispatched to the scene of a structure fire on Donaldson Drive off of Sheridan Forest Road.  As firefighters arrived on the scene they found a small metal shed located about 20 feet behind a residential structure on fire. The action of firefighters kept the fire…read more »

Two Vehicle Crash Sends 6 to Hospital

Two Vehicle Crash Sends 6 to Hospital

Sunday afternoon firefighters from Pricetown and Seven Springs Fire Departments responded to the scene of a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Highway 55 East and Atlas Price Road. Several EMS units from the county also responded to the scene. Six patients were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries to be checked out. One…read more »

Kiwanis Miniature Train Reopens with New & Improved Station

Kiwanis Miniature Train Reopens with New & Improved Station

A year in the making and the Kiwanis Miniature Train reopens with a new and improved train station. After removing the former roof, adding a new roof with an overhang, a brick patio, and new railroad ties were worked on through out 2022 and into 2023. The Kiwanis Miniature Train is a Goldsboro legend. Since the…read more »

Teen Driver Law Changes to Take Effect

Teen Driver Law Changes to Take Effect

Upon passage of a bill by the North Carolina General Assembly, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is announcing changes to the graduated driver licensing (GDL) program for teens. Effective May 8, teen drivers will again need to have their Level 1 Limited Learner Permit for six months before being able to get their Level…read more »

Goldsboro’s Spring Litter Cleanup

Goldsboro’s Spring Litter Cleanup

Volunteers participated in Goldsboro’s Spring Litter Cleanup Saturday. Wearing their orange vest, walking various streets in the City of Goldsboro, volunteers could be seen picking up litter along the city streets. Keeping our city litter free is important for the entire community. The group of volunteers were busy picking up trash along North Berkeley Blvd. in…read more »

Driver Air-Lifted After Single Vehicle Accident

Driver Air-Lifted After Single Vehicle Accident

The driver of a Ford Mustang has been airlifted to Vidant as a result of a single-vehicle accident. Sunday night firefighters from Mar-Mac Volunteer Fire Department along with an EMS unit were dispatched to the accident on Old Mount Olive Highway where the driver was possibly ejected. As emergency personnel arrived on the scene they…read more »

Mount Olive Captures 2023 Conference Carolinas Baseball Championship

Mount Olive Captures 2023 Conference Carolinas Baseball Championship

Mount Olive, playing in the program’s seventh straight Conference Carolinas Baseball Championship final, captured its 15th conference championship title and first since 2017 with a 13-3 run-rule victory over Francis Marion. The Trojans, the four seed in the tournament, scored 34 runs over two games on Sunday at CaroMont Health Park to claim the tourmane…read more »

United Way Teams up with the City of Goldsboro

United Way Teams up with the City of Goldsboro

United Way of Wayne County is teaming up with the City of Goldsboro to serve as the City’s Third-Party Administrator to handle their annual Non-Profit Organization(NPO) funding distribution. Annually, the City of Goldsboro strives to support the services provided by local non-profits that positively impact the citizens of Goldsboro.  From basic needs to education to…read more »

NC Pickle Festival Announces Recipe Contest Winners

NC Pickle Festival Announces Recipe Contest Winners

Have a hankering for pickle flavors away from the jar? Then these award-winning recipes might be for you. The North Carolina Pickle Festival announced the winners of its third-annual virtual recipe contest today. Among the four winning entries were recipes for pickle-flavored doughnuts, Salisbury steak, spring rolls, and a Bloody Mary. The festival was held…read more »

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