Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Duplex catches fire on Devereaux Street
A duplex caught fire at 1002 Devereaux Street at around 2 p.m. today.The Goldsboro Fire Department responded with three engines and a ladder to the blaze as well EMS.Once EMS arrived on the scene, fire and smoke were coming out...Published: Feb 14, 2017 2:44 PM Full Story
Car catches fire while driver pumps gas
A man's car caught on fire as he pumped gas at the Circle K at U.S. 117 and Arrington Bridge Road, Tuesday afternoon. Elbert Perry, 60, of Dudley, pulled his black Chevrolet Monte Carlo up to pump No. 1 at...Published: Feb 14, 2017 2:17 PM Full Story
Man tries to steal ice cream sandwich by stuffing it in his pants
A would-be shoplifter allegedly stuffed an ice cream sandwich and ice cream in his pants at an Exxon gas station Monday afternoon. According to a Goldsboro police report, Justin Michael Warner, 29, of 107 Hailey Drive, turned his back to...Published: Feb 14, 2017 10:04 AM Full Story
Man charged with possession of stolen goods
A Princeton man is facing additional charges related to a break-in that took place in November after already being arrested for a separate break-in that same month. The release said Brian Christopher Casey, 35, of 1828 Old Rock Quarry Road...Published: Feb 14, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Repairs continue for roads damaged by Hurricane Matthew
Five Wayne County roads remain closed because of damaged inflicted by Hurricane Matthew. However, progress is being made in repairing those roads in the coming weeks as well as wrapping repairs to the few remaining damaged areas caused by...Published: Feb 14, 2017 9:55 AM Full Story
Nursing scholarship created
MOUNT OLIVE -- Wayne UNC Health Care and the University of Mount Olive have entered a strategic partnership that will help qualifying RNs earn their bachelor of science in nursing degree at a discounted rate. The hospital has made...Published: Feb 14, 2017 9:55 AM Full Story
Inmates move to new jail
Inmates have been moved into the new Carey A. Winders Detention Center, Wayne County Sheriff Larry Pierce said this morning. The unannounced move of 70 inmates into the facility on North William Street was carried out on Monday. "We...Published: Feb 14, 2017 9:55 AM Full Story
Council to hold retreat this week
Members of the Goldsboro City Council haven't received a pay hike in more than 20 years and will review whether a change is warranted during its annual retreat this week. Councilman Antonio Williams recently asked that council pay and...Published: Feb 14, 2017 9:55 AM Full Story
Police work: K-9 training with GPD
For animals whose job may place them directly in harm's way, the dogs of the Goldsboro Police Department K-9 unit sure seem to enjoy what they do. On Monday, officers from the K-9 unit took the three dogs, Ghost, Kezna...Published: Feb 14, 2017 8:04 AM Full Story