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Update: Goldsboro Police Respond to Shots Fired

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

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 »

Stempien, Holland First CFO’s in Goldsboro Fire Department History

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 »

PET OF THE WEEK: Oscar Powered by Jackson & Sons

PET OF THE WEEK: Oscar Powered by Jackson & Sons

Meet Oscar!  This is Oscar, he is a 1-year-old male that is loving, very playful, and loves to be around people and other Cats!  He has been Neutered.  Must be an indoor cat.  Oscar is available and waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find hisFUR-EVER Home. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services  Call: (919) 731-1439 option…read more »

Cures for the Colors Banquet Honors Cancer Survivors

Cures for the Colors Banquet Honors Cancer Survivors

The 7th annual Cures for the Colors Survivor Banquet, held on Saturday, June 24th at the Maxwell Center, was a resounding success as it brought together over 250 cancer survivors and their families for a morning of inspiration, support, and celebration.

The event, organized by Southeastern Cancer Care, was generously sponsored by Southeastern Medical Oncology Center (SMOC), reaffirming their commitment to the well-being and triumph of anyone impacted by cancer.read more »

City Council to Hold Special Meeting

City Council to Hold Special Meeting

The Goldsboro City Council is holding a special meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 6. The meeting will take place in the large conference room at the City Hall Addition, located at 200 North Center Street.read more »

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