The Kiwanis Miniature Train is a Goldsboro legend. Since the Kiwanis Club of Goldsboro purchased the train for use in Herman Park in 1955, the little engine and its two cars have carried families around the track every summer. It’s a family tradition in Wayne County. The Grand Opening of the Kiwanis Miniature Train and…… read more »
This week, Wayne County Public Schools held a Celebration of Excellence at Lane Tree Conference Center to present its top staff awards. Eastern Wayne High Allied Health Sciences Teacher, Amy Smith, was recognized as this year’s WCPS CTE Teacher of the Year. “She adds rigor by making several of the classes ‘honors’ through the portfolio…… read more »
Walkers of all ages joined the Mayor’s Committee for Persons with Disabilities for the 26th Annual Hal K. Plonk Disability Awareness Walk. The weather was perfect for the walk along Center Street in downtown Goldsboro. People filled the Hub in downtown Goldsboro as the walk began. Mayor David Ham carrying one side of the banner…… read more »
Johnathan Aquavious “Booty” Heath, 43, of Goldsboro was sentenced to 21 years in prison for his leadership role in a drug trafficking organization bringing significant quantities of methamphetamine, cocaine, crack, heroin, and fentanyl in the Goldsboro area. “There are serious consequences for those that are trafficking dangerous and deadly narcotics in our communities,” said U.S. Attorney Michael…… read more »
Pamela Davis of Goldsboro tried her luck on a $30 scratch-off and won a $100,000 prize. Davis bought her lucky $5,000,000 Ultimate ticket at the Speedway on East New Hope Road in Goldsboro. She arrived at lottery headquarters Tuesday to collect her prize and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $71,259. The…… read more »
Wayne Community College has received a grant to support the construction of an agriculture lab building. The Charles A. Cannon Charitable Trust No. One awarded the Foundation of Wayne Community College a $76,000 unrestricted grant. This trust is one of four funds within the Cannon Charitable Interests. “We are thrilled to receive unrestricted funding from…… read more »
This week’s spotlight is on Lance, a Domestic Shorthair that is very laid back and friendly. Lance is available and waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find his FUR-EVER Home. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services Call: (919) 731-1439 option “0” Email: [email protected] Lance Breed Domestic Shorthair Mix Age 1 year Gender Male Size Medium Color Brown/Tan Spayed/Neutered…… read more »
An investigation is ongoing into the shooting in the 500 block of Hinson Street. Goldsboro Police say that on May 2nd, at approximately 12:06 p.m., officers with the Goldsboro Police Department responded to an alert from the ShotSpotter gunfire detection system. ShotSpotter alerted to several shots having been fired in the 500 block of Hinson Street.…… read more »
One man is in critical condition after he was shot in the abdomen. According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, Deputies responded to a shooting call at 169 Hack Drive in Dudley. Once on the scene, Deputies located Luis Fonseca suffering from a gunshot wound to his abdomen. Fonseca was transported to ECU Health in…… read more »
Conference Carolinas tournament champion Mount Olive bowed out of the 2023 NCAA Division II Women’s Tennis Tournament with a 4-0 loss to regionally second-seeded and nationally 12th-ranked North Georgia. The nationally 40th-ranked Trojans closed out their 2023 season with a 14-12 overall record. Southeast Region #2 host North Georgia (16-6) will next face the winner…… read more »
