At approximately 1:20 p.m. on Friday, the Goldsboro Police Department responded to the N. Spence Avenue Walmart for the report of an armed suspect. Officers were advised that a suspect brandished a firearm during an altercation with another customer while inside the store. As officers responded, the suspect left the store and walked across the parking lot towards Spence Ave.…… read more »
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Armed Suspect Arrested Following Incident At Walmart
December Gardening Tips
In December our minds are probably more on preparing for the holidays than working in the garden. If you need a break from the holiday rush, use these tips to guide you in the garden: Trees, Shrubs and Flowers Do not prune azaleas, rhododendrons and other spring flowering shrubs because they have already set their…… read more »
ACE Team: Suspect Found With Drugs During Shoplifting Incident
On November 14th, the Wayne County Sheriff’s ACE Team assisted with a shoplifting incident at the Sheetz on the 1000 block of N. Spence Avenue in Goldsboro. While on-scene, deputies reportedly noticed illegal narcotics next to the suspect vehicle. The vehicle and three suspects were then searched. 30-year-old Elizabeth A. Alley of La Grange and…… read more »
Nashona Dresses Make TV Debut
A Goldsboro dressmaker is getting some attention on the national stage. Lilian K. Danieli owns Nashona Boutique in Downtown Goldsboro and designs her own line of dresses. Recently, one of Danieli’s dresses was worn by vegan chef influencer Tabitha Brown on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Danieli says Brown has made several dress purchases, and her…… read more »
Soup Kitchen Holds Annual Thanksgiving Meal (PHOTO GALLERY)
The small staff of volunteers from the Community Soup Kitchen in Goldsboro started their preparations several days before this year’s Thanksgiving dinner. With the dining area closed, no one was able to come and sit down and enjoy the old fashioned dinner and fellowship with their friends and staff like normal. Keeping with the COVID-19 restrictions,…… read more »
Structure Fire At McCall’s Restaurant (PHOTOS)
Shortly after 8 p.m. Thursday night, firefighters from Goldsboro and Elroy along with EMS Station 11 were dispatched to a possible structure fire at 139 Millers Chapel Road, better known as McCall’s BBQ and Restaurant. As firefighters arrived, light smoke was coming from the cook house located behind the restaurant. Firefighters quickly dropped an attack line on the…… read more »
Two Suspects Wanted For Mount Olive Armed Robbery
On November 11th, the Mount Olive Police Department responded to an armed robbery at the Mount Olive Business Center on the 1100 block of N. Breazeale Ave. Three individuals armed with handguns had reportedly robbed several people as well as the business, making off with an unknown amount of cash. The Mount Olive Police Department’s…… read more »
WCSO: Impaired Driver Found Possessing Drugs
On November 13th, The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office pulled a vehicle over for careless and reckless driving. During the traffic stop, the driver was reportedly found to be impaired. The vehicle was also searched with illegal narcotics allegedly being found. 43-year-old Akamu K. Bush was arrested for DWI, Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver…… read more »
WCPS, SJAFB Announce College Readiness Program
A two-year College Readiness Program from the National Math and Science Initiative is launching at Charles B. Aycock High and Eastern Wayne High, two schools with higher percentages of military-connected students near Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. The U.S. Department of Defense funds the program. “Seymour Johnson Air Force Base congratulates both Charles B. Aycock…… read more »
Low-Income Energy Assistance Starts December 1
Households in Wayne County containing a person aged 60 or more, or someone receiving disability benefits and services through the NC Division of Aging and Adult Services can apply for help covering the cost of heating their homes starting Tuesday, Dec. 1. If your household meets the above criteria, currently receives Food and Nutrition Services…… read more »
