Category Archives: Local

Goldsboro Police Investigate Death of 5-Year Old

Goldsboro Police Investigate Death of 5-Year Old

On March 2, 2023, at approximately 2:55 p.m., officers with the Goldsboro Police Department responded to a report of a child death at UNC Health Wayne. Upon arrival, officers were told that a subject brought a deceased 5-year-old juvenile to the emergency room. The Goldsboro Police Department’s Investigative Services Bureau was contacted and responded to UNC Health Wayne.  This investigation…read more »

Gaylon Pope and Sweetwater to Appear in Mount Olive and Dudley

Gaylon Pope and Sweetwater to Appear in Mount Olive and Dudley

Gaylon Pope and SweetWater (well-known from their many years at the Mike’s Farm Christmas dinner show) will be at the First United Methodist Church, 120 E. James Street, Mount Olive, NC on Saturday, March 25 for a Gaither style gospel service. Doors will open at 5:00 for the 6:00 service. This is a non-ticketed event…read more »

United Way of Wayne County March Events

United Way of Wayne County March Events

GOLDSBORO, N.C.- It’s a BIG week for United Way in Wayne County! Friday, March 3, 2023, the United Way of Wayne County is honored to join the United Way of North Carolina, in partnership with Wayne Community College at the the United Way North Carolina Spirit of North Carolina Award Ceremony at 10am in the…read more »

Goldsboro Police Investigate Fatal Accident

Goldsboro Police Investigate Fatal Accident

Goldsboro, N.C. — A Brunswick County man died after an accident in Goldsboro. On March 1, 2023, at approximately 8:19 p.m., the Goldsboro Police Department responded to the area of U.S. 70 West and Spence Avenue regarding a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle.  The driver of the motor vehicle is a 17-year-old who stopped and…read more »

Wings Over Wayne Adds Blue Angels

Wings Over Wayne Adds Blue Angels

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. – The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, will headline Seymour Johnson Air Force Base’s Wings Over Wayne Air, Space and Technology Expo, May 20-21, 2023. The free air show will also feature aerial performances and dozens of military and civilian static displays representing the different generations…read more »

Elvie Shane to Headline 2023 NC Freedom Fest

Elvie Shane to Headline 2023 NC Freedom Fest

Goldsboro, N.C. – When NC Freedom Fest returns for its 3rd year celebrating our Military & FirstResponders on September 9th, a big-name artist will be in town to take the stage as our headliner. Makeyour plans now to be Downtown for the free performance by the up-and-coming country artist, Elvie Shane! Wayne Carlyle of Katie…read more »

PET OF THE WEEK: Ashtyn Powered by Jackson & Sons

PET OF THE WEEK: Ashtyn Powered by Jackson & Sons

This week’s spotlight is on Ashtyn, a Domestic Shorthair mix that is very sweet and friendly. Age 9 months   Gender Female  Size Medium  Color Black/White  Spayed/Neutered   Ashtyn is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find her FUR-ever home. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services call 919-731-1439 option “0” or email [email protected].read more »

Goldsboro Daily News Welcomes News Director

Goldsboro Daily News Welcomes News Director

Curtis Media Group and goldsborodailynews.com welcomes News Director Dave Alexander to the staff. Alexander will be heard on all 5 stations of the Goldsboro group including 97.7 Katie Country, 98.3 WGBR, 105.7 WFMC, 92.9 WWMC and 92.7 JAMZ. “This is a great place for radio. The stations are already very locally focused and I hope…read more »

Giorgio Kristev Named Director of Information Technology

Giorgio Kristev Named Director of Information Technology

Wayne County is pleased to announce that Giorgio Kristev has been promoted to the director of information technology. Kristev replaces Ryan Preble, who left Wayne County in January to pursue a role in county management. As director of information technology, Kristev will oversee networking, telecommunications, database and application development, web services, financial and emergency systems,…read more »

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