On March 10, 2025, at approximately 10:14 pm the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office received an “armed suspect” call at the Noz Gas and Grill store located at 4453 US Hwy. 117-S Alt., Dudley.
Local News
Local Sports
Area Coaches Reflect on Merritt’s Lasting Impact
If you talk with anyone who has played or coached football or baseball at the youth or high school levels in Wayne County in the last few decades, chances are they’ve crossed paths with Danny Merritt.
Crime
Two More Arrests Made Following March 10 Incident
On March 10, 2025, at approximately 10:14 pm the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office received an “armed suspect” call at the Noz Gas and Grill store located at 4453 US Hwy. 117-S Alt., Dudley.
Education
Forrest Kirk Keller Stage Dedicated at WCC
Wayne Community College has honored former instructor Kirk Keller by naming a space on campus in his memory.
Government
Goldsboro Police Chief Issues Statement Following Release of Internal Investigation
On Wednesday, the Goldsboro Police Department released the results of its internal investigation following an incident that occurred on Jan. 28 when Goldsboro Police Officers responded to a report of a subject trespassing and threatening employees at The Grand at Day Point.
Obituaries
Betty Lou Barnes Tillman
March 9, 2025, 80, Goldsboro — Betty Lou Barnes Tillman, 80, passed away peacefully at Kitty Askins Hospice Center on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Born in Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Barnes and Hazel Edgerton Barnes. Betty is survived by her loving husband, Billy Tillman; her boys, Danny Tillman and wife,…
