RALEIGH – Goldsboro resident Thomas Presley did not initially plan on buying a scratch-off on the morning of Aug. 16, but after finding $20 in his pocket, he tried his luck and uncovered a $100,000 prize.… read more »
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Goldsboro Man Wins $100,000 With Scratch-Off Ticket
WCC Presents 2023 Distinguished Chair Awards
Two Wayne Community College faculty members have been honored with the college’s 20th set of “Distinguished Chair” awards.… read more »
Worrell Contracting Hosting Annual Back to School Bash Friday Evening
Worrell Contracting is hosting its sixth annual Back to School Bash Friday evening from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. outside its office at at 201 North Center Street.… read more »
Thursday Night Shooting Leaves 22-Year-Old Male in Critical Condition
On Aug. 17 at approximately 10:09 p.m., officers with the Goldsboro Department responded to the 100 block of Brazil Street for a report of shots fired. Several 911 calls were received as well as an alert from the ShotSpotter gunfire detection system.… read more »
Goldsboro Police Respond to Thursday Morning Shooting
On Thursday at approximately 8:34 a.m., officers with the Goldsboro Police Department responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the 900 block of Hugh Street.
Shortly after responding, officers located the victim, Aaron D. Smith II, 23, in the public vehicular area near a parked vehicle. Smith was suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. … read more »
United Way of Wayne County Receives Grant From Duke Energy Foundation
Thanks to the Duke Energy Foundation, United Way of Wayne County will receive a $25,000.00 grant to build capacity and support basic needs for the Wayne County community.… read more »
Crash Kills Pedestrian on Berkeley Boulevard
On Aug. 16 at approximately 8:28 p.m., the Goldsboro Police Department responded to a traffic crash involving a pedestrian at the intersection of N. Berkeley Boulevard and Caudill Avenue.
Upon arriving on scene, officers discovered that a 64-year-old male, Willie Hugh Harvey, had been crossing Berkeley Boulevard on foot when he was struck by a black 2011 Mercedes SUV driven by a 38-year-old male traveling southbound on Berkeley Boulevard. … read more »
Overnight I-40 Closures Continue for Bridge Work
RALEIGH – Work on the Complete 540 project is scheduled to continue with overnight closures planned along Interstate 40 this week and into early next week.
Weather permitting, I-40 East is set to close at U.S. 70 East (Exit 309) from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Aug. 16 through Aug. 21, so crews can safely remove old bridge girders and columns over the interstate. I-40 East traffic will be detoured along U.S. 70 East and N.C. 42 West to return to the interstate.… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Huckleberry Powered by Jackson & Sons
98.3 FM WGBR ‘s Pet of the Week powered by Jackson & Sons features Huckleberry. He is a 5-year-old male Lab mix and may have some hound in him. He is gentle and walks well on a leash. Let’s help Huckleberry find his FUR-ever home. To meet Huckleberry, contact Wayne County Animal Services at 919-731-1439…… read more »
Goodwill in Eastern North Carolina Recognizing National Thrift Shop Day
Aug. 17 is National Thrift Shop Day and National Nonprofit Day. These days are celebrated each year to help raise awareness about the tremendous positive impact thrift shops have in our community.… read more »
