In light of the increasing number of COVID-19 cases, employees and visitors — regardless of vaccination status — will be required to wear face coverings at all City of Goldsboro facilities. This requirement is effective beginning Monday, Aug. 23. City employees and visitors will be required to wear a face covering/mask when within 6 feet…… read more »
Summer is still on the minds of many of us, however, now is the time for planning a fall vegetable garden. We are fortunate with our climate in Wayne County that we can not only have a spring and summer garden but also can continue gardening and harvesting vegetables well into the fall. Many cool-season…… read more »
Visit Goldsboro, the travel and tourism department for the City of Goldsboro and Wayne County, has published an economic impact report on the 2020 calendar year of The Maxwell Center in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Normally, the purpose of this annual report is to determine and track how The Maxwell Center impacts the Wayne County economy…… read more »
A former 12-year veteran on the N.C. Board of Transportation is being lauded for his commitment to improving transportation, promoting collaboration and innovation and helping communities. The Sunset Avenue bridge over Wesleyan Boulevard in Rocky Mount was dedicated Thursday to Gus Tulloss, who served on the state transportation board from 2008 until his retirement last…… read more »
An arrest is made for a Wayne County homicide. Around 10 AM on Friday, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation Fugitive Task Force, arrested 34-year-old Michael Todd Langley of La Grange for the murder of 29-year-old Jonathan Earl Midgette, who was found suffering from a…… read more »
This week’s High School Football Game of the Week has been postponed. Due to the threat of inclement weather, the Deacon Jones Auto Group High School Football Game of the Week featuring Rosewood at C.B. Aycock has been moved from tonight to Monday evening, August 23. The pregame show will begin at 6:45 PM and…… read more »
The group Chairmen of the Board took the stage at The HUB in Downtown Goldsboro on Thursday evening for the latest Center Street Jam. Thousands braved the late day warmth to enjoy the show. Some set up chairs to listen to the tunes while others couldn’t help but dance to the music from the band.…… read more »
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting in La Grange. Around 2 PM on Thursday, Wayne County 911 received a call in reference to a shooting on the 900 block of Lagrange Road. EMS and deputies responded to the call and found an individual in front of the home suffering from an…… read more »
Two suspects are charged in a Goldsboro heroin bust. The Goldsboro/Wayne County Drug Task Force says its investigation into a complaint of illegal drug sales on Green Drive led to a narcotics search warrant for the residence. The warrant was executed on Monday without incident. Over 34 grams of suspected heroin, as well as paraphernalia,…… read more »
The push continues to get all eligible Wayne County residents inoculated against the coronavirus. At this week’s Goldsboro City Council meeting, City Manager Tim Salmon provided a brief warning saying there is still “rampant” spread of COVID in the community. Councilman Bill Broadaway urged residents to get the shot, especially since it was up to…… read more »
