On December 9th, 2022, Deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop for a Chapter 20 Violation. After the stop was made, the driver advised of drug paraphernalia being inside the vehicle. A probable cause search was conducted, and controlled substances and drug paraphernalia were located inside the vehicle. After Steven Michael…… read more »
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Suspect Attempts to Discard Drugs in Patrol Car
“Booze It & Lose it” Holiday Enforcement Campaign Starts Today
Law enforcement officers are stepping up patrols as part of the statewide “Booze It & Lose It” holiday enforcement effort that starts today and concludes Jan. 2. “If you’re out celebrating this holiday season, make sure you have a sober ride home,” said Mark Ezzell, director of the North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program,…… read more »
Albertson Christmas Parade
Albertson community is one of the best area places to be if you like to park in a field along the back country roads and watch one of the best old fashion Christmas parades around. This past Sunday citizens sat along Piney Grove Road in Duplin County to watch their neighbors and friends as they…… read more »
Local Business Receives Threatening Messages
On Dec. 12, 2022, at approximately 10:18 a.m., Goldsboro Police Officers responded to AP Exhaust, located at 300 Dixie Trail. Employees of the business reported that messages containing threatening language had been discovered. The Goldsboro Police Department’s Investigative Services Bureau responded to the scene and began an investigation. The investigation is still developing. Anyone with…… read more »
Authorities Investigating After Remains Found in Wooded Area
On Dec. 9, 2022, at approximately 11:54 a.m., officers with Goldsboro Police Department responded to a call of possible human remains located in a heavily wooded area near the intersection of E. Elm Street and S. Hillcrest Drive. Officers responded to the location and confirmed the finding. A crime scene was established, and the Goldsboro…… read more »
Goldsboro Police & Fire Departments Hold Successful Toy Drive
Members of the Goldsboro Police and Goldsboro Fire Departments gather in the lobby where toys were collected for a local organization toy drive. The police and firefighters started collecting toys back in November and were distributed on Thursday morning. From the looks of it both the Police and Fire Departments did an outstanding job in…… read more »
Johnson Presented Order of the Long Leaf Pine
Comatha Johnson received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, North Carolina’s highest award for state service. Rep. Raymond Smith presented at Monday’s City Council meeting to present the award on behalf of the governor’s office. Among the most prestigious awards conferred by the Governor of North Carolina is The Order of the Long Leaf…… read more »
Graham to Serve as UMO Alumni Association President
Julie Graham of Goldsboro, NC has been elected President of the University of Mount Olive (UMO) Alumni Association Board. Her official duties will begin on January 1, 2023. Julie graduated from UMO in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and business management, having attended the Seymour Johnson location. Since that time, she has served…… read more »
Speeding Juvenile Driver Flee Deputies
On December 8th, 2022, at approximately 2:45 am, a Wayne County Sheriff’s Office DWI TaskForce member attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a speeding motorist. The motorist, who wasfound to be a juvenile, failed to stop and led deputies on a short vehicle pursuit that ended in thecity limits of Goldsboro after the driver…… read more »
Leatham Named WCPS Board Chair
The Wayne County Board of Education held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting Monday. Prior to the meeting, a special ceremony was held to swear in newly elected Board Members. Each December, the Board reorganizes by selecting a new Chair and Vice-Chair. Attorney Schwartz asked for nominations for Board Chair. Board Member Sanders nominated Wade Leatham…… read more »
