(GDN) — The Goldsboro Police Department is investigating an armed robbery at a pizza joint. The suspect entered the Little Caesar’s on the 300 block of N. Berkeley Boulevard through the business’s back entrance around 10:30 AM on Friday. The victims told police the suspect held them at gunpoint before making off with cash. No…… read more »
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GPD Investigating Little Caesar’s Robbery
GPD: Suspect Sexually Assaulted Victim At Goldsboro Apartment
(GDN) — In the early morning hours of February 14th, the Goldsboro Police Department responded to the reported sexual assault at an apartment at the Legacy at Berkeley Place. A female victim reported she had been sexually assaulted by an acquaintance. Patrol officers secured the scene and the victim was transported to Wayne UNC…… read more »
Law Enforcement From Three Counties Arrest Car Break-In Suspects
(GDN) — Sheriff departments from Lenoir, Wayne and Greene Counties arrested Jamaronte T. Jones, Keith S. Bizzell, Jr. and Makel K. Sutton in connection with numerous vehicle break-ins that happened on January 10th and 11th. Detectives worked together through numerous reports, conducted interviews and identified the suspects in these cases. Authorities say the men have…… read more »
Information Night On Wayne School Of Technical Arts Postponed Until Monday
Due to a scheduling conflict, the Wayne School of Technical Arts Information Night scheduled for this evening (Tuesday, February 22) has been postponed to Monday, February 28, at 6 PM, in the Charles B. Aycock High cafeteria. C.B. Aycock High is hosting the 1st Round NCHSAA 3A State Playoffs tonight.… read more »
Smithfield Foods Hosting Nationwide Hiring Event
(GDN) — The Virginia-based Smithfield Foods, Inc. is offering walk-in interviews on Saturday, February 26 from 9am-3pm. Officials say they are looking to hire at the company’s 35-plus national locations, and provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, paid vacations, holidays and more. In-demand job openings include production, material handler, animal care, transportation and maintenance technician positions.…… read more »
Driver Charged For High-Speed Crash That Killed One In January
(GDN) — An arrest has been made in a Wayne County traffic crash that left one person dead. The State Highway Patrol Office in Wayne County says 19-year-old Donavan J. Granger of Goldsboro has been charged for the January 25th collision on NC 111 near Daw Pate Road. Granger’s vehicle struck a vehicle driven by…… read more »
North Carolina Pickle Festival Returns To In-Person For 2022
(GDN) — The North Carolina Pickle Festival will be an “in-person” event this year. The 2020 celebration was canceled because of the COVID 19 pandemic. Officials say it would have coincided with the town’s 150th anniversary. In 2021, the Pickle Fest was held primarily in a virtual format. The 2022 festival is currently seeking vendors…… read more »
Wayne County Proclaims National FFA Week
(GDN) — The Future Farmers of America are helping to preparing the nation’s youth for careers in agriculture. The Wayne County Board of Commissioners has proclaimed this as National FFA Week (February 19 – 26) in Wayne County. The proclamation was read to commissioners by Luke West, President of the Charles B. Aycock High FFA…… read more »
ALE Partners With SHP, Conducts Statewide Enforcement Operation
Over the weekend, Alcohol Law Enforcement, State Highway Patrol, and local law enforcement partnered to reduce crime and enhance public safety at both ABC-licensed and illegal alcohol businesses across the state. Together, state authorities charged 350 individuals on more than 700 alcohol, drug, weapon, and driving offenses. Due to an increase in alcohol-related crashes and…… read more »
Saluting Seymour
Every week, Saluting Seymour and SoundScope highlight an airman serving at the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro. Airman 1st Class Hadley Neish from the 4th Fighter Wing Neish joined the Air Force in May of 2021. Her hometown is Beaver, Pennsylvania. She says she joined after graduating college to utilize the Tuition Assistance to…… read more »
