The following schedule changes will be taking place in observance of New Year’s Day: City of Goldsboro Offices will be closed Friday, January 1, 2021 for New Year’s Day. County of Wayne Government Offices will be closed Friday, January 1, 2021 and will re-open Monday, January 4, 2021 for normal business hours. All branches of…… read more »
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City, County Offices Closed Today For New Year’s Day
N.C. Revises Vaccine Distribution Plan, Halts Evictions
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina has revised its vaccine distribution to more closely align its plan with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The state expects most health care providers to make vaccines available to adults aged 75 or older by the middle of January. North Carolina is seeing a slowdown…… read more »
Mt. Olive Takes New Year’s Eve Pickle Drop, Food Drive Online
In true 2020 fashion, a live, in-person New Year’s Eve Pickle Drop will not be held in Mount Olive this year. But pickle fans everywhere will still be able to watch a pickle drop come December 31. Plans are to air a 30-minute webcast that compiles highlights of previous Pickle Drop events in Mount Olive,…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Tik Tok Powered By Jackson & Sons
Meet Tik Tok! Tik Tok is a 3 month old domestic short-hair/mix cat He’s 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 »
GPD: Suspect Accused Of Statutory Rape
On October 19th, the Goldsboro Police Department took a report from a juvenile female who stated that an acquaintance forced sexual intercourse with her at her residence in Goldsboro. The Goldsboro Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division initiated an investigation into the matter. On Tuesday, sufficient probable cause was developed to charge 19-year-old Bradley Preston Dubois…… read more »
Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Shooting
Around 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the 700 block of E. New Hope Road in response to a shooting in the area. Upon arrival, Deputies found a vehicle in the ditch. A young male was located inside the vehicle suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was transported…… read more »
United Way Reaches About 90% Of Community Campaign Goal
In a year dominated by uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the community showed there was no doubt in the great work being done by the United Way of Wayne County. Despite slowdowns in all sectors, including charitable giving, the local United Way was still able to reach about 90% of its goal for the…… read more »
Seeking Missing Person
The Goldsboro Police Department received a report on December 12th regarding a missing person. The person, identified as Germaine James, has not been seen since December 5th. Mr. James has family members in Wilmington, and he may be traveling to that area. He is 47 years old, 5 foot 7 inches tall and weighs 165…… read more »
WCSO Arrest Suspect After Domestic Dispute
Deputes of the Wayne County Sheriffs Department were dispatched Sunday to 212 Marlette Dr. in reference to an active domestic dispute. Upon arrival, Deputies spotted 34 year old James Thomas Goodman of Goldsboro and he fled on foot. After a brief foot pursuit, Goodman was transported to the Wayne County Detention Center. While in the…… read more »
COVID-19 Shots For Seniors Begin Today In NC
Health officials across North Carolina are beginning today to give Corona-virus vaccinations to seniors as well as their healthcare workers at long-term care facilities. The free shots will be given over the next 12 weeks thanks to a partnership with the federal government, Walgreens and CVS. North Carolina nursing homes have reported 23,000 cases of…… read more »
