Almost a year after the passing of Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputy Matthew Fishman, his family has received quite an unexpected gift. The organization Tunnel to Towers paid off the Fishman family’s mortgage. Sgt. Fishman was survived by his wfie Sarah, and two children. A 12-year veteran of the Wayne County Sheriff’s office, Fishman was one…… read more »
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Family of Fallen Wayne County Deputy has Mortgage Paid Off
“Operation Firecracker” Reminders Motorists Not to Drink and Drive
RALEIGH – The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program is reminding drivers and boaters not to drink and drive this Fourth of July.
That was the message from traffic safety officials and law enforcement officers at Wednesday’s launch in Raleigh of anti-drunk driving campaigns aimed at automobile drivers and boaters.
Officials were at the Falls Lake Upper Barton Creek Boating Access Area in Raleigh for Wednesday morning’s launch of the “Operation Firecracker Booze It & Lose It” and “Operation Dry Water” campaigns.… read more »
Suspicious Vehicle Leads to Arrest
On June 25, deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office located a suspicious vehicle in the area of Luby Smith Road.
Deputies contacted the driver who was found to have an outstanding arrest warrant. The driver, Joshua Earl Cummings, 36, of 5029 Trappers Rd, Wilson, was subsequently arrested and during the investigation probable cause was established to search the vehicle in which suspected methamphetamine, heroin and catalytic converters were located within. … read more »
Humphrey to Present North Carolina Flag to Family of Late Eagle Scout
On Friday morning, State Representative Chris Humphrey will present a North Carolina flag to the family of Trace Hill, the Eagle Scout, who passed away at age 15 in January of this year.
The ceremony will take place at 9 a.m., at 945 Hwy 123 N,, in Hookerton. The site is meaningful because it is also the location of Hill’s Eagle Scout project. … read more »
Seven Springs Hosting Fourth of July Celebration
The town of Seven Springs is Fourth of July celebration is Saturday, July 1st at 7 p.m.… read more »
Update: Goldsboro Police Respond to Shots Fired
Updated Information: As a result of the ongoing investigation, probable cause was developed for charges against two male subjects identified as Mikell Vito Wright, 22, and Isaiah Jaiquan Benton-Lofton, 18.
These subjects were arrested during a traffic stop conducted by the Goldsboro Police Department’s VICE Unit on Wednesday, in the 700 block of Force Road. Both subjects were served with their warrants and were left in the custody of the Wayne County Jail.… read more »
Goldsboro Police Respond to Accidental Shooting
On Wednesday, at approximately 2:44 p.m., officers with the Goldsboro Police Department responded to 1807 E. Ash Street in reference to a report of a shooting. Upon the arrival of officers, a person was located in the parking lot suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Emergency Medical Services responded and subsequently transported the victim, Sierra…… read more »
Taylor Announces Bid for City Council District 3
Jamie Taylor, a devoted community advocate and catalyst for positive change, has proudly declared her candidacy for the Goldsboro City Council District 3 seat.… read more »
Pikeville to Host Fourth of July Celebration
The Greater Pikeville Improvement Committee is once again hosting its Independence Day celebration on Saturday evening, July 1, in Dees Memorial Park.… read more »
Stempien, Holland First CFO’s in Goldsboro Fire Department History
Leave it better than you found it.
That’s the mindset that Goldsboro Fire Department Chief Ron Stempien and Assistant Fire Chief Brandon Holland bring to work with them every day. It’s also the mentality that motivated Stempien and Holland to pursue a designation that sets them apart from any other employees in the department’s 142-year history. … read more »
