October 22, 2025
Goldsboro
University Of Mount Olive Shines At The 2025 NCICU Ethics Bowl
MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive (UMO) showcased its commitment to academic excellence and ethical reasoning at the 2025 North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) Ethics Bowl.…
40 Years For Drug Trafficker Linked To Murder And Dismemberment Of Confidential Informant
RALEIGH – A Wayne County drug trafficker was sentenced last week to 480 months in prison for conspiracy and trafficking significant quantities of methamphetamine. The lengthy sentence was imposed due…
It’s A Girl! First Baby Born In 2025
JOHNSTON COUNTY – The first baby born in Johnston County in 2025 is a girl! Siena Claire arrived at 2:25am January 1 at UNC Health Johnston in Smithfield. Siena Claire…
Wayne County EMS & Sheriff’s Office Partner To Improve Cardiac Arrest Response
GOLDSBORO – Wayne County EMS and the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office have teamed up to reduce response times for cardiac arrests. The County recently supported the purchase of 20 Automated…
Wayne County Man Wins $200,000 Scratch-Off
WAYNE COUNTY – Victor Chavez of Dudley took a chance on a $5 scratch-off and won the last $200,000 prize of the game. Chavez purchased his Mega Bucks ticket from…
Fiery Head On Crash Claims One Life, 3 Others Seriously Injured
CLAYTON – The State Highway Patrol is searching for a hit and run driver that reportedly caused a fatal head on crash in Johnston County. The collision was reported at…
Princeton Man Linked To Bank Robbery
GOLDSBORO – An investigation into a bank robbery has led to the arrest of a Princeton man. Jimmie Lee Wiggins was arrested Thursday morning by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office…
Human Remains Found In Wayne County
GOLDSBORO – The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the discovery of human remains outside of Goldsboro. On November 20, deputies responded to an address in the 900 block of…
Wayne County Man Wins $1 Million Scratch-Off
GOLDSBORO – Rodrick Ford of Goldsboro tried his luck on a $30 scratch-off and won a $1 million top prize. Ford bought his lucky Millionaire Maker ticket from S &…
Sampson County Collision Kills 20 Year-Old
SAMPSON COUNTY – The State Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of a single vehicle accident that claimed the life of a 20 year-old. It happened at 10:27am Saturday on…
Goldsboro Police Department Awarded International Advanced Law Enforcement Reaccreditation By CALEA
GOLDSBORO — The Goldsboro Police Department has announced its successful reaccreditation with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) under the Advanced Law Enforcement Accreditation program. This prestigious…
Johnston, Neuse Correctional Institutions Recommended For ACA Accreditation
RALEIGH — American Correctional Association auditors have recommended accreditation be awarded to Johnston Correctional Institution in Smithfield and to Neuse Correctional Institution in Goldsboro. Neuse and Johnston are the 35th…
