October 24, 2025
Goldsboro
Gunshot Injures One Person Inside Goldsboro Restaurant
GOLDSBORO – Goldsboro Police are investigating an incident inside the Longhorn Steakhouse at 609 N Berkeley Boulevard. It happened at 6:47pm Saturday. After arriving, police were told an unknown male…
WCC President Pfeiffer’s Contract Extended
GOLDSBORO – The Wayne Community College Board of Trustees voted to extend President Patty Pfeiffer’s contract during their meeting on Nov. 28. “On behalf of the Wayne Community College Board…
Area Students Receive Aviation Certifications
GOLDSBORO – Four Wayne Community College students have reached a major milestone in the Aviation Systems Technology program. Deric Snow of Clayton, Kobe Pearson of Goldsboro, Trevor Shearer of Wilson,…
Wayne County Man Collects $100,000 Powerball Prize
GOLDSBORO – Jeremy Ciborowski of Goldsboro tried his luck on a $3 Power Play ticket and won a $100,000 Powerball prize. Ciborowski bought his lucky ticket using Online Play. He…
Wayne County Promotes Three Individuals To Department Leadership
GOLDSBORO – Wayne County government leaders have announced the promotion of three individuals to department director positions within the organization. Angie Boswell, Jason Baker, and Gary Tillman have all been…
Bomb Threat Reported At Berkeley Mall
GOLDSBORO – Goldsboro Police are investigating a bomb threat reported at Berkeley Mall. Wayne County Communications received the call at 11:39am Tuesday. Goldsboro Police, Fire, EMS, and the Seymour Johnson…
Byrd Selected As Executive Director Of The Foundation Of WCC
GOLDSBORO – Wayne Community College has named Emily Byrd as the new executive director of the Foundation of WCC. Born and raised in Goldsboro, Byrd is a graduate of Meredith…
Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck By Car
GOLDSBORO — No charges will be filed against the driver of a car that struck a pedestrian. Saturday morning around 1:45am, Goldsboro Police, Wayne County EMS, and fire personnel were…
UMO Nursing Students Don White Coats
MOUNT OLIVE – Twenty-one students participated in a recent’s White Coat ceremony at the University of Mount Olive. The event marked the formal entry of nursing students into the profession…
Current And Former Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputies Charged With Fraud In Bid Rigging Scheme
Former Deputy Also Charged with Drug Conspiracy and Lying to FBI UPDATE 3:44PM: Joint Statement from Wayne County and Sheriff Larry M. Pierce Regarding United States Department of Justice Announcement…
89 Year-Old Passenger Dies From Injuries Sustained In US 70 Accident
PRINCETON – The State Highway Patrol has confirmed the death of passenger involved in a collision on US Highway 70 near Princeton. At approximately 12:12pm Tuesday, troopers said Kenneth Burnette,…
Months-Long Drug Investigation Leads To Arrest
SMITHFIELD – A months-long undercover investigation by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office narcotics division has led to the arrest of a 49 year-old man. Jeffrey Lamont Evans of Ivey Lane,…
