No rain in sight as the community came together to celebrate National Night Out. Law Enforcement and the community came together to connect in the spirit of unity and take a stand against violence and crime. Mayor David Ham, Police Chief, Michael West, and Sheriff Larry Pierce all offered opening remarks to participants. With…… read more »
This week’s spotlight is on Camie. Camie is a large, tan, 2-1/2 year old female Terrier/American Pit Bull mix that is spayed. 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 »
Governor Roy Cooper has ordered that the U.S. and N.C. flags be flown at state facilities to half-staff in honor of Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Matthew Fishman who succumbed to injuries sustained in the line of duty on Monday. Sergeant Matthew Fishman was employed by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO)since December of 2010. He…… read more »
The County of Wayne announced this morning, “It is with profound sadness that we report that Sgt. Matthew Fishman has passed away from injuries sustained in the line of duty yesterday.” Earlier today, Governor Roy Cooper mentioned Fishman’s death during a Council of State meeting and offered his condolences. Joel Gillie, Public Information Officer, shared…… read more »
Several high school FFA members and agriculture teachers from all across NC recently participated in a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Camp at the University of Mount Olive. Participants traveled from as far north as Tarboro, as far south as Fayetteville, as far east as Plymouth and New Bern, and as far west as Yadkinville for…… read more »
9:00 PM Update First an update on the Deputies who suffered gunshot wounds today. Sergeant Matthew Fishman, 38, is in critical condition Deputy Alexander Ramon Torres, 27, is stable Corporal Andrew Cox, 37, is stable All three are at ECU Medical Center (Vidant). Shortly before 8 pm, SWAT team members entered the residence and located…… read more »
Beginning at 8 a.m. Wednesday, East New Hope Road between Mark Edwards and Millers Chapel roads will close. NCDOT crews plan to have the road east of Goldsboro closed for about two days. If drivers need to access either side of the closure, they’ll be detoured onto New Hope, Central Heights, Thoroughfare, and Millers Chapel roads. Crews…… read more »
National Night Out activities return to Goldsboro Tuesday! Last year the event was canceled due to weather and before that it was Covid. It appears the weather will not stop the activities this year. This community event encourages residents to come together in a spirit of unity and take a stand against violence and crime. National…… read more »
Officers from the Goldsboro Police Department’s Housing Unit and Selective Enforcement Unit encountered a suspicious vehicle in the 1000 block of Lincoln Drive, in the Lincoln Homes Housing Development Saturday afternoon. Upon the approach of the vehicle, the driver exited and fled on foot. Officers made contact with a 17-year-old juvenile in the backseat area…… read more »
Goldsboro Police Department responded to a shooting Saturday evening in the 900 block of South Audubon Avenue. When officers arrived, they found a 16-year-old that had been shot. EMS responded to the scene and transported the victim. Officers also stopped a vehicle from leaving the area. The driver of the vehicle, Torrance Lunnie, had been…… read more »
