The State Highway Patrol pauses to remember the life of Wayne County Trooper Nolan J. Sanders. In an public ceremony held online, the State Highway Patrol celebrated the life and service of Trooper Sanders who passed away earlier this year. Pastor Jeff Dail from Mount Olive Pentecostal Holiness Church shared that love will define Sanders’…… read more »
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SHP Honors Life Of Trooper Sanders
Lengthy High-Speed Chase Ends In Goldsboro
A suspect leads authorities on a high-speed chase from Seven Springs into Goldsboro. Deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office pulled the vehicle over in the downtown Seven Springs area late Monday night. After reportedly noticing marijuana right in the suspect’s lap, the suspect fled leading the deputies on a 16 mile pursuit into the…… read more »
New Leader Selected For Wayne UNC Health Care
Wayne UNC Health Care has named Dr. Jessie L. Tucker III, FACHE as President & CEO, effective Mon., Dec. 14. A retired Army Lieutenant Colonel with over two decades of experience in executive healthcare leadership, Dr. Tucker has a long track record of gains in clinical quality, teammate engagement, financial performance and service line growth.…… read more »
No One Injured In Wayne Memorial Drive Fire
A portion of Wayne Memorial Drive in Goldsboro had to be shut down Tuesday morning while firefighters battled a blaze at a local business. The fire broke out at a florist shop on the 1200 block of Wayne Memorial Drive. Traffic along the stretch of road had to be rerouted as firefighters extinguished the blaze. …… read more »
GPD: Suspect Re-Charged For 1989 Homicide
A suspect is re-arrested and charged for a 1989 homicide in Goldsboro. On April 23, 1989, 31-year-old Gino T. Harper of Goldsboro was shot and killed in the area of the 300 block of Pearson Street. The Goldsboro Police Department began investigating the murder and charged Gurman R. Pearsall of Goldsboro for Harper’s death. However, the charges…… read more »
Thousands Flock To Early Voting Sites
Over 28,000 Wayne County residents have already cast their ballot for the 2020 election. According to the Wayne County Board of Elections, 28,785 individuals have utilized the county’s early voting options as of Monday evening. This is the last week to utilize one of Wayne County’s One-Stop Early Voting sites. Those sites are: The Maxwell…… read more »
JAG Grant Awarded To Goldsboro Police, Sheriff’s Office
The Goldsboro Police Department and Wayne County Sheriff’s Office will be able to purchase some new equipment thanks to a federal grant. Last week, the Goldsboro City Council approved accepting the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant. Goldsboro Police Chief Mike West explained how the funds would be split: The Goldsboro Police Department will receive…… read more »
Survive The Frightful Trip On Halloween By Traveling Sober
To help spread the message that Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving, the N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program is teaming up with law enforcement, traffic safety officials and crash survivors to remind everyone of the dangers of drunk driving. In a video release, NCGHSP alerted the public that officers will be out conducting increased patrols starting today Oct.…… read more »
Raleigh LaxFest Coming To Bryan Multi Sports Complex
Visit Goldsboro, the travel and tourism department for the City of Goldsboro and Wayne County, has announced that Raleigh LaxFest is moving the boys division of their event to the Bryan Multi-Sports Complex in Goldsboro. The two-day lacrosse tournament will take place November 14-15, 2020, attracting over 150 teams from 10 different states as far…… read more »
UMO Receives $692,000 For AgPrime Program
The Lois G. Britt Agribusiness Center within the School of Agriculture and Biological Sciences at the University of Mount Olive has been awarded $692,000.00 from the NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission to administer and award a three-year grant program named AgPrime. “This is great news for the University of Mount Olive, its students, and the…… read more »
