On 10/29/22 at approximately 6:45 p.m., officers with the Goldsboro Police Department’s C-Shift responded to Wayne Memorial Drive near Country Day Road for a traffic crash involving a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. The pedestrian was running across Wayne Memorial Drive. She was struck by a passing vehicle traveling south bound. The driver stopped immediately to render aide. Immediately following this crash the victim…… read more »
Halloween is upon us, and the City of Goldsboro encourages families who will participate in traditional trick-or-treat activities to follow these guidelines for a safe celebration: ■ Trick-or-treat hours will be observed from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, 2022. ■ Parents are asked to supervise their children’s Halloween activities and ensure that trick-or-treat activities are…… read more »
Friday night as the rain moved across Wayne County the second annual Pickle Pigs and Swigs wasunderway. Cooks were preparing to cook the pigs throughout the night into themorning. Judges began making their rounds to find the top three places. The light misty rain Saturday morning didn’t keep the people from enjoying the day of…… read more »
On Friday, Wayne County 911 received a call concerning a shooting at 112 Carmel Lane, Goldsboro, NC. Wayne County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the scene and located a Hispanic male subject suffering from a gunshot wound. Responding deputies attempted to render aid to the victim; however, he was declared deceased onceEMS workers arrived on…… read more »
A crowd of children and parents gathered early Friday afternoon in the parking lot by the lake to take part in the annual Cliffs of the Neuse State Park Trunk-o-Treat. The event that kickoff at 6 had a long line of people waiting to make their rounds going past vendors with their vehicles all decorated…… read more »
On Friday members of the Goldsboro Fire Department along with North Carolina Highway Patrol were wearing their pink shirts as part of the cancer awareness program This has been the 10th year doing the fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness. According to the Goldsboro Fire Department, “We are so glad to have raised close to $6,000…… read more »
Update After further investigation and with the assistance of the Wayne County Department of Adult Corrections Office, on October 28, 2022, the victim was identified as 55-year-old Gary Allen Edenfield of Goldsboro. This investigation is ongoing. Previous One person was killed while riding a bike on Beech Street. According to Goldsboro Police Department, they responded…… read more »
Information sessions are now being scheduled for those interested in taking an accelerated Nurse Aide class. Wayne Community College will offer two eight-week Nurse Aide I courses in the spring semester. Individuals who wish to enroll in one of these courses must attend a mandatory meeting about the course. They should contact Terrie Wynn at…… read more »
Goldsboro Parks and Rec are advising the community of a scam making its way around Wayne County. According to a Facebook post, they were made aware of an unauthorized “Fall Festival at Herman Park” event, advertised for “November 5th & 6th,” that has been shared numerous times on Facebook by a Brandley Sue Wilky. According…… read more »
This week’s spotlight is Tilly, she is a 3-year-old Terrier and American Pit Bull mix. She 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 »
