Thursday, December 30, 2010
Ready to party
Wayne County residents will join the rest of nation and world in ringing in the new year on Friday night....Published: Dec 30, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Local taxes due Wednesday
People who own property in Wayne County have until 5 p.m. Wednesday to pay their 2010 property taxes in order to avoid paying interest on the bill. Interest will begin accruing Jan. 6, when two percent will be added....Published: Dec 30, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
State law for operating all-terrain vehicle
State law for operating all-terrain vehicle: * No riding in public streets - and if caught speeding on a public street, an ATV operator may be charged with speeding. * No driver's license necessary, but operators must be at least...Published: Dec 30, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
More than $5,000 worth of equipment stolen
A thief or thieves cut a hole in a chain-link fence at Tidewater Energy Co. on North William Street on Monday night, pried open shed doors and stole more than $5,860 in equipment. Detectives with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office...Published: Dec 30, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
County ready for radio system switch
The Wayne County emergency communication system has received a $10 million dollar face lift. Through a plan that has spanned nearly eight years, the county is officially prepared to make the switch from analog to digital radio communications. County officials...Published: Dec 30, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Two armed robberies under investigation
Goldsboro police believe the same pair of suspects who robbed the Hasty Mart on Miller's Chapel Road at gunpoint early today are also responsible for three other armed robberies in the county over the last several months. Two masked men...Published: Dec 30, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Law enforcement responds to rash of ATV complaints
An all-terrain vehicle operator driving on a public street reportedly attempted to flee from police Monday after an officer directed him to stop. A short chase ensued on Buck Swamp Road when Officer Pat Carcirieri ordered ATV operator Kelby...Published: Dec 30, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story