Duke Energy recently presented a donation in the amount of $7,500 to the Tuscarora Council – BSA that is based in Goldsboro. The check was presented to help support the Tuscarora Councils youth recruitment efforts. The money will be used to help increase our youth membership especially in our under-served areas and schools. District Director…… read more »
Meet Poser! Poser is a 3-year-old Retriever, Labrador mix male. Poser is well mannered sweet dog and 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]. Click here to view all the pets available for…… read more »
On June 8, 2018, the Goldsboro Police Department received information regarding a 12-year-old juvenile who was reportedly sexually assaulted by known assailants. After further investigation and assistance from the State Bureau of Investigation, it was determined that the juvenile had been assaulted by multiple offenders. The suspects were identified as Kevin Lee Grimes, Larry Dontaye…… read more »
A change of command ceremony is scheduled for 9 AM Wednesday at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base as they bring in a new commander for the 4th Fighter Wing. During the ceremony, Col. Kurt C. Helphinstine, 4th FW commander, will relinquish command to Teel. Helphinstine assumed command in July 2020. Helphinstine will assume his new…… read more »
Wayne County Department of Social Services informed the Goldsboro Police Department on Monday that they had received information about a 2-month old infant that was reportedly injured by his father. After further investigation, it was determined that the child had other previous injuries, and an investigation into how those injuries occurred was conducted. The suspect…… read more »
According to a report released today from the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, North Carolina ranks #1 in the nation for hospital safety. Nearly 3,000 hospitals were given a letter grade based on 30 different elements of patient safety. North Carolina’s high score came from the 60% of N.C. hospitals that scored A’s. According to the…… read more »
(GDN) – Operation Unite Goldsboro is inviting the community to attend its next roundtable meeting. Director Mark Colebrook says he plans to discuss the current conditions of our local schools including Dillard Middle School and Goldsboro High School. Colebrook is calling on students as well as city and county officials to attend. The roundtable is…… read more »
(GDN) – Goldsboro Police responded to the scene of a car crash in Goldsboro around 9 o’clock this morning. Public Information Officer, LaToya Henry, says a Toyota Corolla was traveling east on Highway 70, as a Honda Accord attempted to turn left in front of the Corolla on Highway 117. The Corolla struck the Accord…… read more »
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office says 52-year-old Ali Abdullah Mohamed Al-Abbad of Mount Olive was arrested on four counts of Misdemeanor Child Abuse. On May 3, 2022 deputies were notified that a 7-year-old child and his younger brother, a 2-year-old child, were left alone at their residence without any adult supervision. Upon arrival, they made…… read more »
A total of 17 positive cases are on record as of April 4, 2022 in all Wayne County Public Schools. The Executive Director of Community Engagement and Student & Family Support, Ken Derksen, presented the informal update at the monthly meeting of the Wayne County Board of Education on May 2, 2022. Derksen said that…… read more »
