On July 21st, Joshua Z. A. Lane of Kinston was arrested following a narcotics investigation conducted by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit. During the investigation, detectives allegedly made multiple controlled purchases of crystal meth from Lane in the Lenoir County area. The detectives seized just over four ounces of crystal meth during the investigation. …… read more »
Tube the Neuse has been delayed once again. Goldsboro Parks and Recreation has announced this weekend’s Tube the Neuse event has again been postponed. The new date is August 21st. The popular event sends participants on a leisurely tube ride down the Neuse River. River levels have been high following storms earlier this week. … read more »
Don’t wait and get your COVID-19 vaccine now if you haven’t already. That’s the message from Gov. Roy Cooper and state health officials as coronavirus cases surge in North Carolina. During Thursday’s media briefing, Gov. Cooper laid out a new executive order: The order directs state government cabinet agencies to verify whether their employees are…… read more »
On July 22nd, Eastpointe, and its community partners completed Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training for 19 law enforcement officers from the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and Goldsboro Police Department. The training was held at Wayne Community College. CIT training helps first responders better recognize citizens dealing with a mental health challenge or an intellectual or…… read more »
Some of the warmest weather of the year is hitting Wayne County this week. The National Weather Service says temperatures are expected to top out in the mid-90s Thursday and Friday. Crystal Hardin, a Field Training Officer with Wayne County EMS, provided some heat safety tips earlier this summer. She says if you’re working outside, take…… read more »
Wayne Community College is moving forward with its search for a new president. At its meeting this week, WCC Trustee Geoff Hulse said he felt like the hiring process is already moving forward with plans to start advertising for president candidates next month. The college plans to receive public input on the five characteristics most important…… read more »
Down East Big Deals is live and offering customers a chance to save at their favorite local businesses! The new website offers gift certificates featuring steep discounts on restaurants, entertainment, boutiques, grocery stores, auto maintenance, and more! Check back often and see what new deals are available. Down East Big Deals also presents a unique advertising…… read more »
Dr. Brandon M. Jenkins has been named Wayne Community College’s interim vice president for academic and student services. He will serve in the role during the period that Dr. Patty Pfeiffer is the interim president. The college is beginning the search process to replace the immediate past president, Dr. Thomas Walker Jr., who has taken…… read more »
North Carolina’s top teacher pays a visit to Wayne County. Eugenia Floyd, the North Carolina Teacher of the Year, toured Brogden Middle School on Tuesday where she was greeted by students and staff. During her stop, Floyd met with the WCPS Teacher of the Year, Stephanie Gall, and WCPS Principal of the Year, Dr. Demesha…… read more »
Kinston Police say they have located the body of a person missing since this past weekend. In the early morning hours of Saturday, the Kinston Police Department was informed a subject had jumped off the Queen Street bridge. The missing individual was identified as 23-year-old Dakota Gray of La Grange. At the time, the Kinston…… read more »
