Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Owner sought in fraud arrests
Law enforcement officials in North Carolina and Georgia are searching for Timothy Batts, the operator of a Wayne County group home, who is among those facing charges in connection with various schemes to defraud Medicaid. Criminal charges levied against the...Published: Dec 20, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Christmas with the Embers: Near-full house for benefit concert
The Embers hit town Monday night, bringing their Christmas show to a packed Paramount Theatre for the third year in a row. The legendary beach music band, now in its 53rd year, revamped its holiday show this year to...Published: Dec 20, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Several protest zoning change
Residents in the area near Franklin Baking Co. again turned out at Monday's Goldsboro City Council meeting to show their opposition to the company's rezoning request filed with the city. Many of the same residents appeared at a Sept....Published: Dec 20, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Another false threat at Cherry work site; SJAFB EOD responds
The entire construction site at Cherry Hospital was cleared of all workers this morning after someone called in a bomb threat to local authorities. Carlos Torres, site manager of the construction project, said he ordered the evacuation just after 7...Published: Dec 20, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Miss North Carolina needs your votes
Before the Miss America Pageant even hits the airwaves next month, the public can cast its votes on their favorite contestant, which just might secure her place in the Top 15. Miss North Carolina, Hailey Best, is hoping her...Published: Dec 20, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Public record
Patrol vehicle crashes While responding to an emergency call, a Wayne County Sheriff's Office patrol car was involved in a single vehicle crash. The crash occurred at about 12:30 a.m. Tuesday when another vehicle pulled out in front of...Published: Dec 20, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Construction worker falls at Cherry site
A construction worker was seriously injured Monday afternoon after falling about 30 feet while working at the site of the new Cherry Hospital on West Ash Street. Firefighters with the Goldsboro Fire Department responded to assist Wayne County Emergency...Published: Dec 20, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story