Thursday, June 1, 2017
Berkeley Mall evacuated at closing due to electrical short
Guests were asked to clear out of an already closing Berkeley Mall just before 9 p.m. Thursday as the Goldsboro Fire Department was called in to check out a sparking electrical outlet in the floor near a kiosk. Assistant Fire...Published: Jun 1, 2017 9:25 PM Full Story
Criminal records for teen court grads to be expunged at Saturday event
Graduates of the Wayne County Teen Court program will have a rare opportunity Saturday. Those students who have successfully completed the program -- and who have not picked up another misdemeanor or felony charge since -- are eligible to have...Published: Jun 1, 2017 8:41 PM Full Story
Washing away the grief
Darrick Smith did not know Desconte Makell Bryant. Nor did Smith's friend, Ernest Boney. They did not know Bryant's family, either. But when the two men heard the 18-year-old was shot and killed at 410 Hollowell St. Sunday morning, they...Published: Jun 1, 2017 5:49 PM Full Story
Woman is injured after knife is thrown into her chest
Someone threw a knife into a woman's chest as she was taking her trash can to the street at about 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to a police report. The report said the 26-year-old woman was taking her trash can to...Published: Jun 1, 2017 3:58 PM Full Story
15-year-old charged in double homicide
KINSTON -- Police announced during a press conference today that a 15-year-old male has been charged with two counts of murder following the shooting deaths of two people in Kinston Wednesday, one of whom was a Goldsboro teenager. Because of...Published: Jun 1, 2017 1:04 PM Full Story
Police charge man in connection with 2016 shooting
Police charged a man Tuesday in connection to a shooting that happened in early 2016 at 1731-B E. Holly St. Malcolm Jamal Russell, 24, of 714 W. Chestnut St., is charged with two counts of felony possession of a firearm...Published: Jun 1, 2017 10:25 AM Full Story
Police seek information in the shooting death of 18-year-old Desconte Bryant
On Sunday, May 28, at approximately 1 a.m., officers of the Goldsboro Police Department responded to 410 Hollowell St. in reference to a shooting. Officers located Desconte Bryant, an 18-year-old male and student of Goldsboro High School on the front...Published: Jun 1, 2017 9:26 AM Full Story
Jam to recognize military members
The Center Street Jam series tonight will recognize members of the armed forces during its annual Military Appreciation night. The evening includes special activities and giveaways to celebrate members of the military and their families. "The Military Appreciation Center Street...Published: Jun 1, 2017 7:02 AM Full Story
American Red Cross encourages preparation for hurricane season
Hurricane season is here -- and will last through the end of November. The American Red Cross recommends getting prepared now with a disaster preparedness kit. "Everybody should have a kit," said Kathy Jones, Red Cross disaster program specialist for...Published: Jun 1, 2017 7:02 AM Full Story