Slush, then ice keep county sliding

Gusty winds and sub-freezing temperatures could hinder Wayne County's efforts today to dig its way out of as much as 11 inches of snow that fell late Saturday night and throughout the day Sunday. Goldsboro was blanketed by 10 inches...

Published: Dec 27, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story

Man, 30, murders girlfriend, then kills himself

Goldsboro police are investigating what they are calling an apparent murder and suicide on Sunday. Officers responded to the 800 block of Slaughter Street at about 2:45 a.m. in response to a report of shots fired. Tequilla Danyele Barrett,...

Published: Dec 27, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story

Snow-ball

A pile of snowballs just within his reach, Issac Raynor waited Sunday for his mark to cross the battlefield. But the 8-year-old's sister, Natalie, wasn't looking to engage in combat. In fact, the 12-year-old seemed far more focused on the...

Published: Dec 27, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story

Eastpointe now taking applications for peer support counselors

Eastpointe and the rest of the state mental health system are introducing a new program on Jan. 1 -- peer support specialists. These specialists, explained Eastpointe Director Ken Jones, will be former consumers of mental health or substance abuse...

Published: Dec 27, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story