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ACE Team Recovers Pair Of  Stolen Motor Vehicles

ACE Team Recovers Pair Of Stolen Motor Vehicles

On Saturday, members of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Team conducted a stolen motor vehicle investigation from a “Be On The Lookout” issued by detectives.  The ACE Team reportedly spotted the vehicle at a residence on the 100 block of Serenity Drive in Goldsboro.  Upon contact with the resident, 35-year-old Mark A. Levi,…read more »

Speakers Urge WCPS To Ban Teaching Of Critical Race Theory

Speakers Urge WCPS To Ban Teaching Of Critical Race Theory

Critical Race Theory has been a hot topic across the nation in recent weeks. The controversial idea came to the Wayne County Board of Education meeting this Monday, with three persons speaking against CRT during the public comment period. Laura Hodges argued the teaching of Critical Race Theory doesn’t make sense because all cultures have made…read more »

ON THIS DAY: Warm Day, Cool River, Fun Times!

ON THIS DAY: Warm Day, Cool River, Fun Times!

On this day, July 14 in 2018, a large group of people gathered at the Wildlife Boat Ramp in Mar-Mac to take part in Goldsboro Parks and Recreation’s annual Tube the Neuse event. UPDATE: This year’s Tube the Neuse has been rescheduled for Saturday, July 31, due to high river levels.read more »

Suspect Charged For Goldsboro, Raleigh Robberies

Suspect Charged For Goldsboro, Raleigh Robberies

A suspect is arrested for robberies in Goldsboro and Raleigh. The Goldsboro Police Department reports 52-year-old Aakim Franklin of Goldsboro was arrested in Raleigh on Friday by members of the State Bureau of Investigations and Raleigh Police Department. Franklin was wanted on a warrant for Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon for the June 22nd armed…read more »

PET OF THE WEEK: Roscoe Powered By Jackson & Sons

PET OF THE WEEK: Roscoe Powered By Jackson & Sons

Meet Roscoe!  He’s a gorgeous 6-year-old bloodhound mix.  Roscoe is waiting at the Wayne County Animal 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 adoption through Wayne County Animal Services. The Wayne County…read more »

N.C. License And Theft Bureau Wants To Prevent Auto Theft

N.C. License And Theft Bureau Wants To Prevent Auto Theft

In recognition of National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month, the N.C. License and Theft Bureau wants to help vehicle owners protect their vehicles and property. Today’s vehicle technology is more advanced, and thieves are smarter and more resourceful. If a thief can gain entry to your car, they have many ways to access wires or break…read more »

City Seeks Applicants For Vacant Mayoral Seat

City Seeks Applicants For Vacant Mayoral Seat

Official notice from the City of Goldsboro The City of Goldsboro operates under a council-manager form of government. The Goldsboro City Council establishes the City’s policies and appoints the City Manager, who oversees day-to-day city operations and executes Council-established laws and policies. The Goldsboro City Council is soliciting individuals who are interested in filling the…read more »

Kinston Police Investigate Fatal Shooting

Kinston Police Investigate Fatal Shooting

Around 10:30 PM on Monday, Kinston Police Department officers responded to a call of a person who was shot in the area of the 700 block of Harding Avenue. The preliminary investigation revealed that one man was shot while in the front yard of the residence by an unknown assailant(s). Despite life saving measures, 22-year-old…read more »

Council Plans To Appoint New Mayor Aug. 16

Council Plans To Appoint New Mayor Aug. 16

Goldsboro is looking for its next mayor. At Monday’s meeting, the Goldsboro City Council set the timeline for appointing the new mayor, as read by Councilman David Ham. The dates for selecting the new mayor include: July 23 – 5 PM deadline for applications to be turned in at the City Clerk’s Office August 2…read more »

UPDATE: Fire Rips Through Abandoned Home Near Brogden (PHOTO GALLERY)

UPDATE: Fire Rips Through Abandoned Home Near Brogden (PHOTO GALLERY)

Around 4 AM Tuesday morning, firefighters from Arrington, Dudley and Mar-Mac, along with EMS Station 8, were dispatched to a working house fire on Emmaus Church Road between Outlaw and Sleepy Creek roads.  The crews could already see the glow from the blaze in the sky as they approached the scene.  The fire was called…read more »

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