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Traffic Stop Leads to Narcotics Arrest
A Dunn resident has been arrested in Wayne County after a traffic stop revealed illegal narcotics. Wayne County Sheriff’s office reports that 36year old Jeremy Lee Robinson of Dunn was stopped by members of the Wayne County Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Team for a chapter 20 violation. According to the report, Robinson was traveling in Wayne…… read more »
Backyard Fire Spreads Into Nearby Woods
Late Monday afternoon firefighters from Dudley, Indian Springs and Arrington Fire Departments were dispatched to the scene of a woods fire on Hazelwood Drive. A resident was burning some trash in their backyard when the fire became out of control, spreading to nearby woods and spreading even deeper into the woods. Firefighters using their brush…… read more »
Update: Investigation Underway After Body Found on Salem Church Road
Update The body found on the side of Salem Church Road on January 15th, 2023, has been identified as 23-year-old Crystal Haithcock from Goldsboro. The body was discovered by a passerby who was driving down Salem Church Road at around 1:50 pm on Sunday. Sheriff’s Office Detectives found no signs of foul play at the…… read more »
WCPS Lottery Application Period Open & Information Activities for Innovative Schools to be Held
o This week, Wayne County Public Schools launched its 2023-2024 lottery application period for its three innovative schools. The lottery is open for current fifth grade students interested in attending Wayne School of Engineering and Wayne School of Technical Arts beginning next fall. It is also open for current eighth grade students interested in attending…… read more »
Update: Minors Involved in Accidental Shooting
Update As of 9 a.m. January 16th, the juvenile victim is listed in fair condition at ECU Health Medical Center. The victim is expected to recover. Previous Story On January 15, 2023, at approximately 11:45 a.m., Goldsboro Police Department “D” shift responded to a shooting in Fairview Circle. Responding officers located a 7-year-old juvenile suffering from a single gunshot wound to the torso…… read more »
Chansky’s “Game Changers” Selected for 2023 Wayne County Reads
After a two-year hiatus necessitated by the pandemic, Wayne County Public Library is pleased to announce the return of Wayne County Reads. This year’s selection is Game Changers by Art Chansky. Chansky’s book explores how Coach Dean Smith and player Charlie Scott, two young men both destined for greatness but struggling through challenges on and…… read more »
WCPS Teacher Named NCCAT Empower Beginning Teacher of the Year Finalist
Mount Olive Middle 7th grade English Language Arts teacher, Beth Rose, recently learned that she was one of 27 finalists in the North Carolina Center For The Advancement Of Teaching (NCCAT) 2023 Empower Beginning Teacher of the Year Award program. “Mrs. Rose is an exceptional beginning teacher and Wayne County Public Schools is proud to…… read more »
Suspect in Mount Olive Shooting Arrested
On January 5th, 2023, Officers with the Mount Olive Police Department responded to 242 Franklin Street to a person shot. When officers arrived they located the victim, 33-year-old Anthony Fitzgerald Price of Mount Olive, in the passenger seat of a vehicle suffering from gunshot wounds. Wayne County EMS responded and pronounced Mr. Price deceased at…… read more »
Board Selects Search Firm for Superintendent Search Process
In follow-up to the superintendent search firm presentations on December 4, Chair Leatham polled Board members as to which firm they were in favor of moving forward with. The following votes were cast: BWP & Associates: Voting in Favor: Joyner, Sanders, & Vice-Chair Foucht Masonboro Group: No votes Ray and Associates, Inc.: Voting in Favor:…… read more »
