Goldsboro
84 Years Later: Selma Remembers Deadly Catch Me Eye Explosion
SELMA, N.C. — Early on the morning of March 7, 1942, a massive explosion shook Johnston County and left a deep crater at the intersection of two major highways. Today…
Wayne Co. Man Charged After Political Sign Found Defaced
WAYNE COUNTY — A 55-year-old Wayne County man has been charged after a detective with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office discovered a defaced political campaign sign during a criminal investigation…
Wayne County Health Department Confirms First Pertussis Cases Of School Year
WAYNE COUNTY – The Wayne County Health Department has confirmed two cases of pertussis (whooping cough) from two students at Spring Creek Elementary. Health Department staff have worked closely with school…
Employee Accused Of Stealing Cigarettes, Cash, Lottery Tickets From Store
WAYNE COUNTY – A former employee of Mar Mac Mart in Goldsboro has been charged following an investigation into a substantial theft from the business. On January 14, 2026, the…
Wayne County Sheriff Announces Break In 2024 Murder Case
WAYNE COUNTY — Investigators have made an arrest in connection with a 2024 homicide in the Dudley community, according to Wayne County Sheriff Larry Pierce. Authorities say Takari Jahkir Pridgen…
Arrests Made After Nearly 200 Bronze Vases Stolen From Cemetery
GOLDSBORO — Two people have been arrested in connection with the theft of approximately 200 bronze vases from gravesites at Wayne Memorial Park. According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office,…
Woman Sentenced To 6 Years In Prison, Ordered To Repay Over $15 Million In Restitution
NEW BERN, N.C. – This week, a federal judge sentenced a Kinston woman to 6 years in federal prison and ordered her to pay restitution in the amount of $15,286,912.91…
Goldsboro Selects Kellianne Williams As Assistant City Manager
GOLDSBORO — The City of Goldsboro has appointed Kellianne Williams as assistant city manager. She began her role on December 10, 2025. Williams joins City Manager Matthew Livingston, who provides…
Wayne County Man Collects $1 Million Scratch-Off Win
RALEIGH – Donald Godwin of Mount Olive took a chance on a $10 scratch-off and won a $1 million top prize. Godwin bought his lucky Jumbo Bucks ticket from the…
Getz Named District 4 Director For NC Association Of Municipal Clerks
GOLDSBORO – The North Carolina Association of Municipal Clerks (NCAMC) has announced that Laura Getz, City Clerk for the City of Goldsboro, has been named an At-Large Officer for the…
Troopers Investigate Deadly Sampson County Collision
SAMPSON COUNTY – One person was killed Tuesday morning in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 13 near Sunny Lane in the Godwin community, authorities said. The crash happened around 10:05…
Suspect Charged After Kenly-Area Assault, Break-In
KENLY — A Wayne County man has been charged in connection with a reported break-in and assault at a Johnston County home. Michael Marquel Williams, 29, of Goldsboro, was charged…
