With near record setting heat the last few days a summer program called Operation Fan Heat Relief (OFHR) needs your help. The program is intended to provide a more comfortable living environment and to reduce heat related illnesses. Summer can be a dangerous time for our seniors in Wayne County especially when they do not…… read more »
On June 2, 2022, at approximately 2:30 a.m., officers of the Goldsboro Police Department were on routine patrol in the downtown area of Goldsboro when they saw a vehicle traveling northbound on Center St. at a high rate of speed. The officers turned around to investigate, and the vehicle continued on Center St at a…… read more »
A community team, led by Wayne County Public Library, has been selected by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Carolina Across 100 initiative as one of 13 groups in North Carolina to expand education and employment pathways for young adults. The 13 groups – made up of business, civic, education, nonprofit, faith-based, and…… read more »
Congratulations to Wayne County resident, Eddie Edwards! Eddie is the winner of the WCHRA 50/50 Raffle fundraiser. WCHRA raised a total of $362. Proceeds of the raffle will be donated to local community organizations in Wayne County at the end of the year. Our 2021 donation recipients were 4-Day Movement, Kinetic Minds, Laundry of Love,…… read more »
A draft of North Carolina’s next long-range transportation improvements plan is now available for public review. There are 49 items in the plan that effect Wayne County. The State Transportation Improvement Program, or STIP, is the N.C. Department of Transportation’s guide that shows how and when transportation projects are expected to be funded over the…… read more »
The Goldsboro Police Department’s “B” Shift responded to the area of Royall Avenue and N. Center Street near Greenleaf Street on June 1, 2022, at approximately 3:19 a.m., in reference to a one-car traffic crash with extensive debris in the roadway to include a damaged utility pole blocking the roadway. Once officers arrived on scene,…… read more »
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation on May 16, 2022, involving an inappropriate sexual relationship between Lee Roshawn Kelly, 20, of Goldsboro and a 15-year-old female. During the investigation, Detectives learned that Kelly and the female juvenile had engaged in sexual acts, and as a result, the defendant was charged in the case…… read more »
Meet Angelo! Angelo is a 3 year old domestic short-hair neutered male. He is very friendly, sweet and loving. He 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]. Click here to view all the pets available…… read more »
Between May 15th and May 23th, 17 vehicles were reported broken into in the Goldsboro, Pikeville, and LaGrange areas of Wayne County. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division began investigating these cases and developed Andrew Hanner, 34, of Goldsboro as a suspect. Warrants were issued for the arrest of Andrew Hanner, and on…… read more »
The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) is now accepting grant applications for the Public Housing Restoration Fund Program, with approximately $16 million to be awarded to public housing agencies experiencing unmet hurricane recovery needs in Wayne and surrounding counties. The economic support aims to increase the availability of safe, affordable housing in areas…… read more »
