On August 1, 2020, Goldsboro Police officers responded to the 200 block of Winslow Circle to investigate a report of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they found a subject identified as 19-year-old Costello Zyan Reese of Goldsboro suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Reese was transported to Wayne UNC Health Care by ambulance. He later…… read more »
– From the Office of Rep. John Bell – On the first day of bill filling, House Majority Leader John Bell (R-Wayne) filed legislation (HB 6) to provide $215 million for the construction of a new Brody School of Medicine facility at East Carolina University. He was joined by primary bill sponsors Speaker of the…… read more »
Watch out for slick conditions on area roadways this morning. Rain transitioned to snow during the overnight hours, and that’s left treacherous conditions on some Wayne County roads this morning. North Carolina Emergency Management Director Mike Sprayberry gave an update as the state was preparing for the winter storm on Wednesday. Since the precipitation changed…… read more »
Wayne Community College (all campuses and locations) will delay in-person operations until 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 28, due to forecasts of inclement weather. All online courses, however, will meet as scheduled. Staff are to report to campus at 9:30 a.m. unless other department-specific arrangements are made.… read more »
Meet Hercules! This cute fella is 4 years old. Hercules is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find his forever home! Click here to view all the pets available for adoption through Wayne County Animal Services. The Wayne County Animal Shelter is located at 1600 Clingman Street in Goldsboro. … read more »
Due to the threat of icy conditions impacting roadways in the morning, Thursday, January 28, will be a Remote Day for all Wayne County Public Schools students. All non-essential personnel should report to their work-sites two-hours beyond their normal starting time. Any staff member who believes roadways in their area are unsafe to travel in…… read more »
North Carolina’s modified stay-at-home order will remain in place until the end of February. On Wednesday, Gov. Roy Cooper announced the extension of the order, which essentially establishes a curfew in the state due to the coronavirus. North Carolina’s 10 PM curfew remains in place, as well as the state’s mask mandate, mass gathering limits…… read more »
A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect overnight for Wayne County and surrounding areas. The National Weather Service says snow is expected tonight as temperatures drop. Total snow accumulations may be around one inch with higher amounts in the northern area of Wayne County. Motorists are advised to plan for slippery road conditions in…… read more »
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and Goldsboro Police Department teamed with North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement for an investigation into the illegal activities of gaming establishments in and around Goldsboro. On January 13th, members of the sheriff’s office and ALE agents served a search warrant at Arcade 581 on the 200 block of Highway 581…… read more »
Parts of North Carolina are preparing for wintry weather. Temperatures are expected to drop Wednesday night into Thursday morning, turning a cold rain into snow in many areas. In Wayne County, the National Weather Service predicts rain will eventually change over to all snow overnight. However, any snow accumulation is expected to be less than…… read more »
