Around 10 PM on Wednesday, the Goldsboro Police Department Special Enforcement Unit and Gang Suppression Unit were conducting a narcotics enforcement operation in the area of Corporate Drive. Officers reportedly spotted a narcotics violation involving a Jeep Cherokee and attempted a traffic stop. The suspect vehicle stopped briefly but then sped away from the officers. …… read more »
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Narcotics Suspects Lead Police On Chase Through Goldsboro
WCSO: Impaired Driver Found Asleep At The Wheel
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office says it received information from Lenoir County on a possible intoxicated driver heading into Wayne County on Tuesday. Deputies located the vehicle stopped in the middle of a roadway with the driver passed out in the driver’s seat. A field sobriety test was administered, and the driver, 25-year-old Eduardo Villagran-Rubio…… read more »
Rev. Barber Delivers Sermon At Presidential Inaugural Prayer Service
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris invited Rev. William Barber to deliver the homily during the interfaith service hosted by the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C on Thursday. Barber is president and senior lecturer of Repairers of the Breach and minister of Greenleaf Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Goldsboro. Barber is also…… read more »
N.C. Pickle Fest Cancels In-Person Events, Plans Virtual Activities
For the second year in a row, the streets of downtown Mount Olive will be quiet on the last full weekend of April. Organizers of the 2021 North Carolina Pickle Festival today announced the cancellation of the event, citing concerns about the COVID19 pandemic. “We decided it best to not hold a live, in-person event…… read more »
Carver Heights Elementary Teams With SJAFB For New Initiatives
The local Air Force base is working to help students at a Goldsboro School. The partnership between Seymour Johnson Air Force Base and Carver Heights Elementary School began in the fall as airmen started the “Seymour Studies” program. On select Wednesdays, airmen tutor Carver Heights students while also providing excursions to the base. Carver Heights…… read more »
Rev. Barber Holds Major Role At Inauguration Service
GOLDSBORO, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina minister and civil rights leader holds a major role in the traditional prayer service held in conjunction with the inauguration of President Joe Biden. The Rev. William Barber of Goldsboro will deliver the homily at Thursday’s interfaith Presidential Inaugural Prayer Service. The event is hosted by Washington National…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Boone Powered By Jackson & Sons
Meet Boone! He is a 3-year-old shepherd-mix. Boone has been at the Wayne County Animal Shelter since November waiting 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 »
N.C. Prisons’ First Vaccine Allocation Arrives
The North Carolina prison system has received its first allocation of coronavirus vaccine, and inoculations began Wednesday morning. “I urge everyone to get vaccinated,” said Todd Ishee, Commissioner of Prisons. “This is our best shot to protect the health and safety of our colleagues and their families as well as the men and women in…… read more »
City Council Plans To Hear From Three District 1 Candidates
Three candidates are vying to fill a vacancy on the Goldsboro City Council. At Tuesday’s council meeting, City Manager Tim Salmon announced the three residents that were hoping to be the new District 1 representative. Hiawatha Jones, Washea Lancaster and Yvonnia Moore all submitted their names for consideration for the open council seat. Jones, Lancaster…… read more »
Lenoir Co. Added To Hurricane Isaias Disaster Declaration
One more North Carolina county is eligible to apply for federal disaster assistance to supplement state and local Hurricane Isaias recovery efforts. FEMA Public Assistance funding is now available to local governments, state agencies and certain private nonprofits in Lenoir County if they were affected by Hurricane Isaias between July 31 and Aug. 4, 2020.…… read more »
