Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Afghanistan photo exihbit
U.S. Army Combat Photographer David Anthony Jackson spoke to visitors at Wayne Community College in the Administration & Boardroom Office. A small exhibit of his images of Afghanistan will remain on display through the end of February. In contrast, photographer...Published: Jan 18, 2011 3:58 PM Full Story
Toddler time
Wayne County Public Library's "Toddler Time" invites children and parents to listen to stories, do a little dance and enjoy a craft. The 9:30 a.m. event is held almost every Wednesday morning. Library Assistant Sharon Guthrie read and led dances...Published: Jan 18, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Fremont plans to discuss police chief opening tonight
FREMONT -- The town board is expected to meet tonight in closed session to discuss how to proceed in the search for a new police chief. A committee made up of Town Administrator Kerry McDuffie, Mayor Devone Jones and commissioners...Published: Jan 18, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Driver, 21, critical after crash
A single-car accident Saturday on Dollard Town Road has left a Goldsboro man severely injured. Brooks Thomas Best, 21, of Lakeshore Drive, remains in critical condition at Pitt Memorial Hospital in Greenville. Investigators with the N.C. Highway Patrol said...Published: Jan 18, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Public record
Armed robbery The Kangaroo Express at 515 E. New Hope Road was robbed at 1:25 a.m. Saturday. According to the report, the suspect brandished a small, dark gray pistol and ordered the store's employee behind the counter to get his...Published: Jan 18, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
City Council meets tonight
The Goldsboro City Council will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the council chambers in the City Hall annex, following a work session that starts at 5. A public hearing will be held on the proposed closing of an...Published: Jan 18, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Lawyer, education advocate dies at age 82
Longtime Goldsboro attorney William Whitfield "Bill" Smith, 82, died Monday at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. A former chairman of the Wayne County Democratic Party, Smith was a member of the Dees law firm for more than three decades. A...Published: Jan 18, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story