Victim found dead in street

A 34-year-old Goldsboro man was shot to death on East Walnut Street late Wednesday night a block from his home. They body of Marquell Hocutt was found in front of 1304 E. Walnut St. shortly after 10 p.m. Minutes...

Published: Dec 22, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story

W.A. Foster closed for asbestos testing

The W.A. Foster Recreation Center will be closed indefinitely due to concerns about asbestos that arose from an inspection Wednesday afternoon. A structural engineer who evaluated the plausibility of installing a new gymnasium floor last week approved the structure,...

Published: Dec 22, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story

Holiday housework

Spring Creek Elementary School kindergartners Jewell Singleton, left, and Macey Thompson decorate gingerbread houses with pieces of candy early Monday afternoon as Debbie Turner's kindergarten class enjoyed Christmas-themed arts and crafts. Wayne County students are now done with school...

Published: Dec 22, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story

Health Department handles worries about Hepatitis A infection

As long as the public is aware of symptoms and treatments for Hepatitis A, there is no cause for alarm if the necessary precautions are taken, health officials say. The Wayne County Health Department and Seymour Johnson Air Force...

Published: Dec 22, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story

Public record

Students accused of drinking, weapon possession *Juvenile petitions were filed on a 12-year-old girl at Rosewood Middle School who was allegedly found to be in possession of a Mountain Dew bottle containing alcohol. The incident was reported by Kevin Smith...

Published: Dec 22, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story