While conducting a business check on the Deacon Jones Dealership in LaGrange, NC, on December 5th,2022, at approximately 8 pm, a Wayne County Deputy observed a suspicious vehicle leaving the dealership. Due to it being after hours and the business being closed, the Deputy decided to investigate.As the Deputy turned onto HWY 70 westbound towards…… read more »
The State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Foundation has provided scholarship funds for Wayne Community College students receiving short-term training. The funds from the member-funded SECU Foundation will give up to 30 students an SECU Bridge to Career scholarship valued at $500. The 2022-2023 recipients and their programs of study areShaina Chantel Arellano Cruz of Goldsboro,…… read more »
The Bison Community Concert Band is ready for its first public performance. The wind, brass, and percussion musicians under the direction of Dr. William Ford will hold its Winter Band Concert on the evening of Dec. 8. The concert is set for 7-8 p.m. in Moffatt Auditorium in the Wayne Learning Center (the building with…… read more »
On Dec. 3, 2022, at approximately 3:36 a.m., officers with the Goldsboro Police Department received several ShotSpotter alerts notifying them of active gunfire in the 300 block of Beech St. Several 911 calls were also received. Officers responded to the area and located a large crime scene with multiple vehicles and residences damaged by gunfire.…… read more »
Wayne Community College will hold a “FAFSA Night” on Dec. 13. Financial aid experts will give an overview of what is needed and the steps involved in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). That form is required to be considered for all federal and most state financial aid for college, including scholarships…… read more »
On December 1st, United Way of Wayne County celebrated those who gave their Fair Share this year by giving away $10,000 to one lucky finalist at their finale event at St. Paul Church in downtown Goldsboro. Since August of this year, names have been randomly selected from the pool of Fair Share Investors for a…… read more »
On November 28, 2022, and November 30, 2022, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to an Instagram message threatening to harm students and staff of Brogden Middle School. After being notified of these threats, the Sheriff’s Office immediately began an investigation into the threats. Asa result of the investigation, it was determined that an…… read more »
