On Friday, the Goldsboro Police Department responded to the 500 block of Corney Street in reference to a ShotSpotter alert. Moments later, information was received that a subject had been shot at 712 Corney Street. The victim, 52-year-old Wilbert Barrett, Jr. of Goldsboro, was sitting on the porch of the residence when someone in a…… read more »
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One Person Injured In Goldsboro Shooting
County Mourns Loss Of Chairman E. Ray Mayo
The County of Wayne is announcing the passing of Wayne County Board of Commissioners Chairman E. Ray Mayo. Commissioner Mayo served the citizens of Wayne County in District 1 since July 2011, and was appointed to serve as the chairman of the Board in December 2019. Vice-Chairman Joe Daughtery said, “I, along with all of…… read more »
Lenoir County Absconders Of The Month
Lenoir County Absconders of the Month from the N.C. Department of Public Safety … read more »
916th ARW Welcoming Pegasus To Seymour Johnson
The cooperation between Seymour Johnson Air Force Base and the surrounding Wayne County community continues to be imperative for everyone’s success. This was one of the points hammered home during the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce’s annual State of the Military presentation this week. Rick Sumner, the Chair of the Military Affairs Committee, talked about the…… read more »
NC Counts Makes Final Push For Census Participation
(NORTH CAROLINA NEWS NETWORK) — The team at the NC Counts Coalition is operating under the assumption the end of the 2020 Census effort could come at any time, so they are pushing to get everyone counted as soon as possible. Stacey Carless with NC Counts Coalition tells WECT that they’re working as if they…… read more »
Deeper Life To Host COVID Testing & Voter Registration Drive
Deeper Life Church Ministries, 900 Eleventh Street, Goldsboro, will host a drive-thru voter registration and its second COVID-19 testing on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. “We are in a very critical time in voting history,” stated Dr. Aaron McNair, II, Sr. Pastor of DLCM. “If ever every eligible person needed…… read more »
Cleaning Supply Drive Underway
Due to the high amount of cleaning and sanitizing associated with reopening classrooms for in-person learning, United Way of Wayne County, Wayne County Chamber of Commerce and Communities Supporting Schools have partnered to hold a cleaning supply drive to benefit all Wayne County Public Schools. Geoff Hulse appeared on Jeff Farrow’s Morning Show on Goldsboro’s…… read more »
‘Operation Crash Reduction’ Underway During October
The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program is reminding all drivers of the importance of safe driving practices this week as COVID-19 restrictions ease around the state. In years past, during the first weekend in October, thousands of drivers took to the roads in search of their last warm-weather adventure. According to data from the National Highway…… read more »
Officials Celebrate Start Of Downtown Project (PHOTO GALLERY)
Downtown Goldsboro will welcome revamped residential and commercial space in early 2022. Wednesday morning, the City of Goldsboro hosted a brick-breaking ceremony to mark the beginning of Rehab Development’s nearly $14 million revitalization project. Goldsboro Mayor Chuck Allen says there are many people doing good work in the city and its downtown. Rep. John Bell talked…… read more »
Goldsboro K-9 Unit Makes Weapon Arrest
The Goldsboro Police Department reports it pulled a vehicle over on the 800 block of S. John Street. K-9 Buster and his handler arrived on-scene to assist with the traffic stop. The K-9 alerted on the vehicle and officers reportedly seized a handgun from 24-year-old Trevagan M. Smith of Goldsboro. Smith was charged with Possession…… read more »
