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Rain & Wind Through Saturday

Rain & Wind Through Saturday

As Hurricane Ian makes landfall in South Carolina, the wind and rain will continue through Saturday. As they pass through local authorities want to remind everyone that water will collect rapidly on the roads and traffic signals may be out. Please proceed with caution and treat non-working traffic lights as a four-way stop sign. The…read more »

Hurricane Ian Update

Hurricane Ian Update

As of 11 am, The National Weather Service says the center of Hurricane Ian is located 60 miles east-southeast of Charleston, SC, and continues to push rain bands up through central NC. Expect rainfall intensity and maximum winds to continue to increase as Ian’s circulation moves into NC later this evening. Ian is moving toward…read more »

High School Football Week 7

High School Football Week 7

As Hurricane Ian approaches the Carolinas, local football teams took the fields Thursday night. Here are the scores for week 7 of high school football. C.B. Aycock 34 South Johnson 28 Goldsboro 0 Beddingfield 36 Hobbton 13 Rosewood 41 Hunt 41 Southern Wayne 12 North Johnston 30 Spring Creek 12 Eastern Wayne 12 Princeton 49read more »

Traffic Stop Nets Burglary Suspect

Traffic Stop Nets Burglary Suspect

On September 28, 2022, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Patrol, responded to a breaking and entering in progress at 2776 Zion Church Road. A description of the suspect and the suspect’s vehicle was given out to responding law enforcement. Deputies were able to locate the suspect vehicle and perform a traffic stop. The driver, 35-year-old…read more »

WCPS Closed Friday

WCPS Closed Friday

In preparation for tropical storm conditions from Ian which may result in unsafe road conditions and the need for emergency shelters to open, WCPS is taking the following steps: All schools will be CLOSED for students and staff on Friday, September 30. All athletic events, practices, driver’s education programs, SAT testing, and any other scheduled…read more »

Wayne County Now Under Tropical Storm Warning

Wayne County Now Under Tropical Storm Warning

As of 11 am, Wayne County is one of thirty-one counties under a tropical storm warning as Ian continues. The center of Tropical Storm Ian moved off the Florida coast and started regaining strength. It had sustained winds clocked at 70 miles per hour and was expected to regain hurricane status later Thursday evening. The…read more »

Four Victims Shot Overnight

Four Victims Shot Overnight

On Sept. 27, 2022, at approximately 11:05 p.m., Goldsboro Police Department’s “C” Shift responded to the area of the 1200 block of Olivia Lane in reference to a ShotSpotter alert. Three shooting victims were located on the scene and transported by EMS to UNC Health Wayne. A fourth victim was transported by POV to UNC…read more »

Fair Exhibits Showcase Local Talent

Fair Exhibits Showcase Local Talent

The Staff and volunteers were very busy Wednesday afternoon as people began bringing in their fair exhibits for display at the fair. Students, teachers, along with some local businesses were busy setting up their booths. Photos by GDN Photographer Bobby Williamsread more »

Burglary Injures Two

Burglary Injures Two

On Sept. 28, 2022, at approximately 6:09 a.m., Goldsboro Police Department’s “D” shift officers responded to a First Degree Burglary in the 900 Block of Hugh Street. Once on scene, officers discovered that an altercation had taken place between the suspect 26-year-old Rakeem Hasad Pipkin, and the victim, 26-year-old Kayla Kayshon Price, resulting in them…read more »

PET OF THE WEEK: Toby Powered by Jackson & Sons

PET OF THE WEEK: Toby Powered by Jackson & Sons

Meet Toby, Toby is a 1-year-old boxer mix.  Very sweet and friendly and is good with other dogs. He is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find his FUR-ever home. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services call 919-731-1439 option “0” or email [email protected].read more »

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