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Woman killed in single-vehicle wreck
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle wreck that killed a woman early Sunday. Latoya D. Taylor, 43, of Wilson, was driving her 2019 Nissan on N.C. 42 West near Webb Lake Road when state troopers say she ran off the road to the right, overcorrected, crossed the center line and ran off the road to the […] The post Woman killed in single-vehicle wreck first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Man Shot Outside Burger King on Saturday Morning
On Saturday, at approximately 9:49 a.m., officers with the Goldsboro Police Department responded to Burger King, located at 1807 Wayne Memorial Drive in reference to an injured subject. Upon officers’ arrival, they located Tavion Jones, 21, Pikeville, suffering from an apparent single gunshot wound to the leg. Emergency medical personnel...
Family markets Willboy’s barbecue sauce
For years, Angela Lane would buy a bunch of different barbecue sauces and mix them up to her own taste. Then, in 2020, husband Willis “Willboy” Lane decided that he could make a better, healthier sauce from scratch. “It was created basically for people who have health problems like diabetes and stuff like that because I am a diabetic,” Willis […] The post Family markets Willboy’s barbecue sauce first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Saturday’s Juneteenth Festival moves to Toisnot Park
Toisnot Park will serve as home to the eighth annual Wilson Juneteenth Street Festival on Saturday, but organizers promise festival-goers the same amount of fun as when the event was at the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park. “We were told that streets could possibly be blocked off maybe 24/7 due to the construction of the ballpark, so we needed a new […] The post Saturday’s Juneteenth Festival moves to Toisnot Park first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Prayer Vigil Being Held Monday Near City Hall
In response to the recent gun violence in Goldsboro, a prayer vigil is being held at 5 p.m. on Monday across from City Hall. The public is welcome to attend. There have been three gun-related homicides in Goldsboro since May 25, and numerous other shootings.
Another broad-daylight murder rattles Goldsboro
Note: We have been covering Goldsboro’s gun violence crisis in our sister print publication, Wayne Week, since our Debut Edition rolled off the press June 12, 2023. In this weekend’s paper, as part of our anniversary edition, we provided an update on the staggering number of shots-fired incidents — and rounds discharged — inside the city limits since January 1. So, when a 1:30 p.m. murder unfolded inside the Ash Street Food Lion this afternoon, we decided to share a modified version of that story with you on NewOldNorth.com.
4 killed, 2 hurt when car hits guardrail; driver died while trying to stop traffic
Four people died and two others were injured late Saturday after a vehicle struck a guardrail on a North Carolina highway, authorities said. One of the fatalities was the driver, who survived the crash but was struck and killed while trying to stop traffic.
Family of 87-year-old woman struck and killed by Metro bus files lawsuit
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The Metro bus driver accused of hitting and killing an 87-year-old woman appeared in court as a civil lawsuit was filed against him and Metro Monday morning. Deon Willis faces vehicular homicide, vehicular manslaughter and traffic charges for the January 11 crash that killed Beverly Kinney, a...
WRAL Investigates predatory towing in NC, lawmakers seek crackdown
Predatory towing: WRAL Investigates the changes that could protect you and your wallet. From parking lots in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Wilson, WRAL Investigates has staked out companies who drivers say are predatory towers. The towers are accused of not following local rules involving towing when it...
Snow Hill man pleads guilty to role in Jan. 6 attack on U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON (WNCT) — A Snow Hill man has pled guilty for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia. Curtis Davis, 45, pleaded guilty to a felony charge of assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers before U.S. District Judge Amit […]
City Council Holding Special Meeting Tuesday Evening
In light of recent gun violence in Goldsboro the Goldsboro City Council is holding a special meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, in the Council Chambers, located at 214 North Center Street. The meeting will be streamed live on the City’s Facebook and YouTube pages at goldsboronc.gov/mayor-of-goldsboro/city-council-minutes/.
Tobs face grueling stretch fully armed
After dropping three of their last four Coastal Plain League games, the Wilson Tobs caught a literal break Monday with a day off, their second in three days. The summer collegiate baseball team better enjoy it, however, as the schedule offers little respite for the next two weeks. Starting Tuesday at Fleming Stadium against the Holly Springs Salamanders, the Tobs […] The post Tobs face grueling stretch fully armed first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Down to Business: Couple starts house flipping journey in Wilson
Franklin and Crystal Witter pushed all their chips to the middle of the table when they decided to use their retirement fund savings to remodel their first home on Kincaid Avenue. “We decided to take a big risk,” Franklin Witter said. “We decided to buy this sight unseen. We said, ‘Let’s take it off the market. Let’s just do it.’ […] The post Down to Business: Couple starts house flipping journey in Wilson first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Deadline to enter Wednesday for Larry Pittman Memorial Jr. Golf tourney
The deadline to enter the 45th Larry Pittman Memorial Wilson County Junior Golf Tournament is Wednesday, June 12, at 5 p.m. The tournament will played Monday and Tuesday, June 17-18, at Wilson Country Club and Wedgewood Public Golf Course, respectively. The tournament, as always, is free to any county resident who has not reached his or her 19th birthday by […] The post Deadline to enter Wednesday for Larry Pittman Memorial Jr. Golf tourney first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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