Category Archives: Local

Samaritan’s Feet To Distribute 1,600 Pairs Of Shoes

Samaritan’s Feet To Distribute 1,600 Pairs Of Shoes

Samaritan’s Feet in partnership with the North Carolina Community Action Association (NCCAA) will be distributing 1,600 pairs of shoes to those in Dudley, NC. Shoes will be distributed to pre-registered individuals at a resource fair on Thursday, June 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wayne Regional Agricultural Fairgrounds (2801 US-117 Dudley. NC 28333).…read more »

Resolution Honoring Craig Honeycutt

Resolution Honoring Craig Honeycutt

During this weeks Wayne County Commissioners meeting, Scott Satterfield, President of the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce, presented a resolution in honor of County Manager Craig Honeycutt and his work for Wayne County. Honeycutt has led the County since 2018 and is leaving Wayne County at the end of this month. The Board unanimously approved…read more »

Local Teens Represent Wayne County At YouthVoice

Local Teens Represent Wayne County At YouthVoice

At this weeks Wayne County Commissioners meeting, Wayne County Boys and Girls Club Teen Director Raytrelle Caldwell introduced six local teens who will be representing Wayne County at the annual North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) YouthVoice event. YouthVoice, which takes place on Friday and Saturday of the NCACC’s Annual Conference, offers sessions that…read more »

Jarran Reed Holds Annual Football Camp [Photo Gallery]

Jarran Reed Holds Annual Football Camp [Photo Gallery]

Despite the sweltering heat, hundreds of youngsters showed up to Goldsboro High School Wednesday to participate in the 4th annual Jarran Reed Football Camp. Session 1, which ran from 8 AM to 10 AM was for ages 8-12. Session 2 was for ages 13-18 and was held from 12 PM to 3 PM. The camp…read more »

PET OF THE WEEK: Benji Powered By Jackson & Sons

PET OF THE WEEK: Benji Powered By Jackson & Sons

This weeks spotlight is on Benji. Benji is a 2 year old Border Terrier mix. Benji has a loving, sweet personality and he is so cute! 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…read more »

Goldsboro’s “The Record Rack” Gets New Life [Photo Gallery]

Goldsboro’s “The Record Rack” Gets New Life [Photo Gallery]

For decades when a new record came out, everyone in Goldsboro knew that Stan da Man, aka Stanley Hartley, would have it at The Record Rack on North Center Street. From 1984 to 2008 the latest 45’s, LP’s, cassettes, and yes even 8-tracks were all lined up for shoppers to flip through. How we listen…read more »

Larceny Of Motor Vehicle

Larceny Of Motor Vehicle

On May 7, 2022, officers with the Goldsboro Police Department “D” shift took a report regarding a motor vehicle theft from the 300 block of West Pine Street. The case was assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division. On May 14, police observed someone driving the vehicle on Maple Street and then pulling behind an apartment…read more »

UPDATE: Attempted Murder Case Shifts To Homicide Investigation

UPDATE: Attempted Murder Case Shifts To Homicide Investigation

On June 20, 2022, at approximately 10:11 a.m., Goldsboro Police Department’s “C” Shift responded to the area of 1501 E. Holly Street in reference to shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located numerous shell casings in the roadway. While officers were on scene, the Wayne County Communications Center received a call from Wayne UNC Health Care…read more »

COVID Vaccines For Children Ages 6 Months To Under 5 Years Now Available In Eastern NC

COVID Vaccines For Children Ages 6 Months To Under 5 Years Now Available In Eastern NC

Children ages 6 months and older can now receive a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends all children who are eligible receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine is available in North Carolina following the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) emergency use authorization and the CDC’s recommendation.  “Many…read more »

Meals For Kids Available During Summer Break

Meals For Kids Available During Summer Break

Free or reduced meals are available for children in school during the academic year. Now that summer is here that is not an option. However there are various meal programs in Wayne County, and across the state, that provide free food for children during the summer months. The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction has set…read more »

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