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 »
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Update: Minors Involved in Accidental Shooting
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 »
County Closings for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The following schedule changes will be taking place next week in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day: · County of Wayne Government Offices closed Monday, January 16, 2023. Offices will re-open Tuesday, January 17, 2023, for normal business hours. · All branches of the Wayne County Public Library closed Monday. Library branches will be open on…… read more »
NCDMV Customers: Beware of Scam Targeting N.C. Residents
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles routinely receives complaints from customers who have been targeted by scammers claiming to be representatives of either the DMV or the N.C. Department of Transportation. Recently, several law enforcement agencies have reported that many unsuspecting DMV customers are receiving scam emails from a group claiming to be from the…… read more »
Shooting on Lockhaven Drive Under Investigation
Update During the course of this investigation, it was determined that the victim’s injuries were self-inflicted. The victim succumbed to her injuries at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville in the early morning hours of 1/12/2023. This case is no longer a shooting investigation, as it has been determined to be a suicide. This investigation…… read more »
Martin Luther King Jr Weekend of Service
United Way of Wayne County is once again holding its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend of Service. The weekend will consist of multiple opportunities to serve. “We believe it is important to continue to honor Martin Luther King’s legacy by bringing people and resources to improve our community,” said Sherry Archibald, United Way of…… read more »
Representative Bell Sworn In
Today, Rep. John Bell was officially sworn in and seated for the 2023-2024 legislative session. This will be his sixth term serving House District 10, which includes Wayne County. He has been the House Majority Leader since 2016. “It is truly an honor to once again take the oath of office and continue serving our…… read more »
