An Eastern Wayne High School graduate bumps into a former classmate. It’s been years since they shared a classroom and when their eyes meet, it’s clear they have taken drastically different paths. One is a respected minister — a leader,…
For the Nolan she knew
Most people only know him as the uniformed man in a photograph shared on social media thousands of times over — from narratives espoused by organizations that pride themselves on honoring fallen law enforcement officers. They likely clicked on an…
County: Deputy in critical condition; shooter dead
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is investigating an attempted involuntary commitment that turned deadly Monday morning in Dudley. Three members of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office were injured when Jourdan Hamilton allegedly opened fire as the lawmen attempted…
Board rehires Schwartz in 4-3 vote despite Strickland’s characterization of billable hour totals as ‘asinine’
Less than 30 minutes after Wayne County Board of Education attorney Richard Schwartz said his firm has worked “very hard” over the last three years to “try to keep (the school district’s) fees down,” board member Jennifer Strickland said her…
School board rehires Schwartz as attorney
Despite years of public scrutiny after Wayne County Board of Education attorney Richard Schwartz’s bills were first made public, the board rehired Schwartz during a special-called meeting this afternoon. His base salary — the retainer — which includes 200 hours…
Aycock resigns from City Council
The Goldsboro City Council accepted the resignation of District 6 Councilman Gene Aycock Monday evening. Aycock, who has served on the board for more than a decade, said his decision to leave the council was based on “personal health reasons…
Update: One person shot inside Wayne UNC
Several sources — including law enforcement at the scene and staff working inside Wayne UNC Health Care Sunday evening — say the hospital was locked down after a person was shot inside the facility. At 9:53 p.m., the county released…
Wayne UNC hospital locked down due to alleged “active shooter”
Law enforcement have blocked the entrances to Wayne UNC Health Care and according to staff members inside the hospital, people are barricaded in various rooms due to an “active shooter” on the grounds. Various law enforcement agencies, including the Wayne…
12-year-old arrested after making threats against Dillard Middle
An investigation that began after an email was sent to Dillard Middle School May 24 “threatening to harm students and staff” has resulted in the arrest of a 12-year-old. According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, the juvenile was charged…
Welcome home
The Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni and Friends Reunion Weekend continued Saturday with a parade that took hundreds of participants on a journey through downtown Goldsboro. Thousands of local residents lined the streets and celebrated the first alumni homecoming since COVID-19. The following…