Category Archives: Local

Labor Department Presents Annual Safety Awards

Labor Department Presents Annual Safety Awards

The N.C. Department of Labor recognized area employers and employees at the agency’s annual safety awards banquet held on Tuesday, April 18, in Goldsboro at the Lane Tree Golf Club. “North Carolina’s employers and employees show us the true importance of a strong commitment to safety and health each and every day,” Labor Commissioner Josh…read more »

Greater Goldsboro Road Run a Success

Greater Goldsboro Road Run a Success

It’s one of the oldest road races in the state and is guaranteed to be a great time! The Sunrise Kiwanis of Goldsboro hosted it’s Annual Greater Goldsboro Road Run Saturday in downtown Goldsboro. Approximately 157 runners for the one-mile fun run, 5k, and 10k run.read more »

GPD: Public Assistance Requested

GPD: Public Assistance Requested

The Goldsboro Police Department Investigative Services Bureau is requesting assistance with their investigation into the homicide of a 15-year-old juvenile female that occurred on April 12, 2023, in the 100 block of N. Leslie St. Investigators are seeking any video that may have been taken during the gathering. This would include any video prior to,…read more »

WCC Art Exhibit and Concert Set for April 27

WCC Art Exhibit and Concert Set for April 27

Wayne Community College invites the public to enjoy an evening of art and music during its Spring Fine Arts Festival. The event will be held 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, April 27 in the Wayne Learning Center (building with the flag poles in front) on the college’s main campus in Goldsboro. Close to 100 drawings, paintings…read more »

UMO Men and Women’s Tennis Advance

UMO Men and Women’s Tennis Advance

 It was a thrilling first day at the 2023 Conference Carolinas Tennis Championships on Friday, April 23 at the Dr. Eddie Floyd Florence Tennis Center for the University of Mount Olive Trojan Men and Women’s Tennis. In the Conference Carolinas Men’s Tennis Championship opening round, sixth-seeded Mount Olive picked up a 4-3 win over seventh-seeded Converse…read more »

Wayne County Celebrates National Library Week April 23-29

Wayne County Celebrates National Library Week April 23-29

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners approved a proclamation designating April 23-29th as National Library Week during their meeting on April 18, 2023. Wayne County and the Wayne County Public Library encourage all community members to visit the library during National Library Week to explore all they have to offer. Most people know about the…read more »

GPD:  Victim is Listed in Critical Condition

GPD: Victim is Listed in Critical Condition

Update The victim, Tyreik Jaheim Artis, is currently listed in critical condition At ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville. Members of the Investigative Services Bureau are still actively investigating this incident and will release additional information in the near future. Previous Story A man is in stable condition after he was shot on Harding Drive…read more »

WCPS to Purple Up!

WCPS to Purple Up!

Earlier this month, the Wayne County Board of Education proclaimed April as “Month of the Military Child” for Wayne County Public Schools and that Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) will “Purple Up!” in honor of military connected students on Friday, April 21. Teachers, staff, and community members are encouraged to wear purple as a visible…read more »

WCC Auto Student Receives Techforce Scholarships

WCC Auto Student Receives Techforce Scholarships

The TechForce Foundation has assisted Wayne Community College student Dillon Shane Teachey with two scholarships. The second-year student in the college’s General Motors Automotive Service Education Program (GM-ASEP) program was awarded a total of $4,500. Last year he received an Accelerate! Tuition Scholarship worth $2,000 toward tuition. It is designated for students working toward a…read more »

Harding Drive Shooting Victim in Stable Condition

Harding Drive Shooting Victim in Stable Condition

A man is in stable condition after he was shot on Harding Drive Thursday. According to the report, Goldsboro Police Department responded to a report of a male shooting victim at 1408 S Harding Drive. The male subject, who had been shot in the chest area, was transported to UNC Wayne Health by ambulance, and then to ECU Health Medical Center in…read more »

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