GOLDSBORO, N.C. (AP) — The Rev. William Barber II says he has tested positive for coronavirus. The Goldsboro minister and civil rights leader announced Wednesday night that he tested positive as part of his regular testing routine. He says his symptoms are mild so far and he’s following CDC guidelines to notify his close contacts…… read more »
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Rev. Barber Tests Positive For COVID-19, Says Symptoms Mild
U.S. Quidditch Returns To Goldsboro In 2022
Visit Goldsboro, the travel and tourism department for the City of Goldsboro and Wayne County, is proud to announce the U.S. Quidditch organization has chosen Goldsboro as its host city for the 2022 Mid-Atlantic Regional Championships. The tournament will take place at the Bryan Multi-Sports Complex on November 19 – 20, 2022. The event will…… read more »
Registration Open For 2022 Jr. Livestock Show & Sale
(GDN) — Local youth can now register for the 2022 Wayne County Jr. Livestock Show and Sale. Youth can show lambs, goats, heifers, or hogs. Those 5 – 18 years old are welcome to participate. Visit https://wayne.ces.ncsu.edu/2022/01/2022-show-and-sale/ to register for the show and sale.… read more »
Applications Open For NCDOT Bicycle Helmet Initiative
To reduce bicycle injuries and deaths, the N.C. Department of Transportation is encouraging people across the state to receive free bicycle helmets as part of its annual Bicycle Helmet Initiative. The program, founded in 2007 and overseen by the Integrated Mobility Division, has provided thousands of helmets to children, including providing more than 30,000…… read more »
Positive Results After Jail’s First Year Of Substance Misuse Program
(GDN) — One year in, and Wayne County is seeing encouraging results from its Detention Center Substance Misuse Program. Wayne County Jail Navigator Machelle Bass gave an update on the program at Tuesday’s county board meeting. There were a total of 110 participants during the first year of the program. One participant, who is expected…… read more »
Family Raising Funds To Get Victim Sent Home After Fatal Train Accident
(GDN) — The family of last week’s train versus pedestrian accident victim is now working to get their loved one home for his burial. 28-year-old Michael Allen Wheaton perished Thursday night when he was struck by a train while walking along the tracks on the 2700 block of Royall Avenue in Goldsboro. He was just…… read more »
Gov. Cooper: Pandemic Remains Stressful And Scary For Many North Carolinians
(GDN) — Nearly two years into the pandemic, and the state remains weary and frustrated as COVID-19 cases surge. On Tuesday, Governor Roy Cooper said most of the people currently in the ICU are unvaccinated. Cooper urged citizens to get a vaccine and/or booster, which are still readily available across the state. He notes the…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Judy Powered By Jackson & Sons
Meet Judy! She’s a 4-year-old terrier and pitbull mix. Judy is very calm, sweet, and has been friendly with the other dogs she’s met at the shelter. Judy 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…… read more »
GPD Seeks Info On Vehicle Break-Ins
(GDN) — The Goldsboro Police Department is looking for information on a series of vehicle break-ins. The GPD responded to several reports of theft from motor vehicles in several areas of the city on Sunday. The officers conducted foot patrols in these areas and also found more vehicle entries that the owners had not yet…… read more »
County Commissioners To Hold Evening Meeting Today
(GDN) — In what has been a rare occurrence of late, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners will hold an evening meeting today (Tuesday). In late 2022, the commissioners agreed to hold one evening meeting per quarter in the new year in an effort to attract more attendance and allow for more participation from the…… read more »
