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Drivers Tempt Fate On Water-Covered Roads (PHOTOS)

Drivers Tempt Fate On Water-Covered Roads (PHOTOS)

Friday morning, North Carolina Department of Transportation workers were busy putting out high water signs and road closed barricades across Wayne and Duplin counties. Some motorists were being safe by obeying the warnings.  However, there were those who decided to drive around the barricades and through the water-covered roadways.  read more »

Neuse River Hits Flood Stage

Neuse River Hits Flood Stage

The Neuse River near Goldsboro has reached Moderate Flood Stage.  According to the National Weather Service, the Neuse River was approaching 21-feet at 9 AM on Saturday.  The current forecast has the river cresting close to 25-feet — in Major Flood Stage — on Sunday.  The forecast also shows it will take at least several…read more »

October Shooting Suspect Apprehended In Georgia

October Shooting Suspect Apprehended In Georgia

A suspect in a Goldsboro shooting is arrested in Georgia. On October 22nd, the Goldsboro Police Department responded to the 900 block of First Street to investigate a shooting incident.  The victim, 35-year-old Antwain Grantham of Goldsboro, had sustained a gunshot wound and was transported to Wayne UNC Health Care.  Grantham was stabilized and later…read more »

Common Mistakes To Avoid In The Landscape

Common Mistakes To Avoid In The Landscape

One of the great things about gardening is everyone can incorporate their own styles by selecting plants and features they enjoy. However, there are some common mistakes in the landscape everyone should avoid so that they can avoid future problems and keep their plants healthy. Here would be my “Top 5” common landscape mistakes (in…read more »

Suspect Accused Of Stealing Lotto Tickets

Suspect Accused Of Stealing Lotto Tickets

On October 28th, the Goldsboro Police Department took a report on a larceny that occurred at the Handy Mart off the 2800 block of U.S. Highway 70 West.  An employee reported someone had stolen lottery tickets and then fled.  It was later determined the suspect cashed in several of the lottery tickets at the Sheetz…read more »

Three WCC Trustees Reappointed

Three WCC Trustees Reappointed

Three Wayne Community College trustees have been reappointed to the college’s board. Jimmie E. Ford is embarking on his second term. He began his time as a trustee in 2017 when he was appointed by Gov. Roy Cooper. Ford serves as chair of the board’s Personnel, Student Services and Policy Committee. Adrian M. Worrell is…read more »

County Provides Update On Neuse River Flooding

County Provides Update On Neuse River Flooding

The Wayne County Office of Emergency Services continues to monitor storm impacts and river levels after Wayne County received 3-6 inches of rain this week. As of 12:15 PM today, the Neuse River was at 17.83 feet. Minor flood stage of the Neuse River in Wayne County is 18 feet. The National Weather Service is forecasting…read more »

GPD: Suspect Charged For 2016 Murder

GPD: Suspect Charged For 2016 Murder

A suspect is identified and arrested for a 2016 homicide in Goldsboro. The Goldsboro Police Department reports 22-year-old Tyrone O. Johnson of Wilson is charged with 2nd Degree Murder in relation to the July 2016 murder of 19-year-old Atiya Maddox of Goldsboro. Maddox was apparently shot near the intersection of Olivia Lane and Slaughter Street. …read more »

Thursday’s Flooding Impedes Traffic (PHOTOS)

Thursday’s Flooding Impedes Traffic (PHOTOS)

Streets in Mount Olive were swamped Thursday afternoon after several inches of rain fell across the Wayne County area.  Flooded roadways were reported across the county keeping fire and EMS crews busy.read more »

Neuse River Nears Flood Stage Near Goldsboro

Neuse River Nears Flood Stage Near Goldsboro

A Flood Warning is in effect as the Neuse River near Goldsboro quickly approaches flood stage.  After the deluge of rainfall over the past two days, the National Weather Service expects the Neuse River near Goldsboro to hit Major Flood Stage this weekend.  The river is already at nearly 17-feet (Action Stage) and is expected…read more »

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