In preparation for tropical storm conditions from Ian which may result in unsafe road conditions and the need for emergency shelters to open, WCPS is taking the following steps: All schools will be CLOSED for students and staff on Friday, September 30. All athletic events, practices, driver’s education programs, SAT testing, and any other scheduled…… read more »
On Sept. 27, 2022, at approximately 11:05 p.m., Goldsboro Police Department’s “C” Shift responded to the area of the 1200 block of Olivia Lane in reference to a ShotSpotter alert. Three shooting victims were located on the scene and transported by EMS to UNC Health Wayne. A fourth victim was transported by POV to UNC…… read more »
The Staff and volunteers were very busy Wednesday afternoon as people began bringing in their fair exhibits for display at the fair. Students, teachers, along with some local businesses were busy setting up their booths. Photos by GDN Photographer Bobby Williams… read more »
On Sept. 28, 2022, at approximately 6:09 a.m., Goldsboro Police Department’s “D” shift officers responded to a First Degree Burglary in the 900 Block of Hugh Street. Once on scene, officers discovered that an altercation had taken place between the suspect 26-year-old Rakeem Hasad Pipkin, and the victim, 26-year-old Kayla Kayshon Price, resulting in them…… read more »
On Sept. 27, 2022, at approximately 8:53 a.m., the Goldsboro Police and Fire departments and Wayne County EMS were dispatched to a traffic crash with injuries involving a pedestrian. This crash occurred on N. Berkeley Boulevard at Cashwell Drive. A pedestrian, Patricia Pope of LaGrange, was crossing Berkeley Boulevard at Cashwell Drive. A vehicle driven…… read more »
The rides are being assembled and all exhibits are expected to be in place by Wednesday evening for the Wayne Regional Agriculture Fair. The best 10 days of fall begins Thursday, September 29th when the gates open at 4 pm. Photos by GDN Photographer Bobby Williams… read more »
Authorities are seeking information about a fatal accident. On Sunday afternoon, first responders were dispatched to a single motor vehicle accident in the 1000 block of W. New Hope Road. Upon arrival, it was determined that the vehicle had run off the roadway, and the driver of the motor vehicle was deceased. The driver, 36-year-old Kendra Lewis was…… read more »
A teen was shot and suspect is in custody in an overnight shooting on Center Street. Early Sunday morning, officers with the Goldsboro Police Department heard several gunshots coming from the vicinity of S. Center St. A ShotSpotter alert led officers to the 400 block of S. Center St., where they made contact with a…… read more »
Perfect weather Saturday for the annual Fall Festival at the Farmers Market. The crowdwas steady throughout the day. People began to venture out to look over the vendors thatwere set up in the parking lot of the Maxwell Center and in the Farm Credit Farmers Market. Everything from the pickle train, a hay ride around…… read more »
The Wingate University Field Hockey team on Saturday faceoff with the UMO woman’s Field Hockey in action . Both teams battle hard up and down the field trying to beat each other in action play. At the end of the game, UMO managed to pull out a win over Wingate with a 4 to 2…… read more »
