Man, 78, charged with child sex abuse

A 78-year-old Goldsboro man has been charged with three sexual offenses toward an underage girl. Frank Gardner is accused of having inappropriate conduct with the child on three occasions, which began in October 2010, Goldsboro police say. Gardner has...

Published: Feb 10, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story

Mayo to seek election to board of commissioners

Ray Mayo, who was appointed in December to the District 1 seat on the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, has announced he will seek election to the office. Filing for office begins at noon Monday and ends at noon on...

Published: Feb 10, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story

Councilman Williams will run for fifth term

During a Goldsboro City Council meeting that saw three incumbent council members announce they would not seek re-election this election year, many listened to District 4 Councilman Rev. Charles Williams' comments with bated breath. Williams let it be known...

Published: Feb 10, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story

Public record

City fire reports During the week of Jan. 27 to Feb. 2, the Goldsboro Fire Department responded to 35 calls. Of all the calls made, 14 were assists to Wayne County Emergency Medical Services, seven were false alarms and five...

Published: Feb 10, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story