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Man shot during robbery

DUDLEY -- A Dudley man was shot in the chest during a home invasion Wednesday night. Quentin Dobson, 36, was taken to Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, where he is listed in fair condition. A robber wearing a mask...

Learning more than rhythm

Daymar Gassaway, 11, and Jakwonti Mack, 10, fifth-graders at Dillard Middle School, drumsticks in hand, can't wait for the day they will be in the drumline at the Boys & Girls Club on Royall Avenue. "I like the drum and...

Hog show has big turnout

DUDLEY -- Quinton Rouse, 6, of Seven Springs had big plans Thursday morning after competing in the 64th annual Wayne County Junior Livestock Show and Sale. "I am going to buy me a new John Deere tractor," he said. But...

Former arts building might house city offices

Following Goldsboro's master planning process for its prospective Air Force museum the city might look to house existing departments in the proposed facility during the interim. Members of Parks and Recreation's administration toured the building at 2406 E. Ash...

Distemper closes animal shelter temporarily

An outbreak of canine distemper, a fatal and highly contagious viral disease, is forcing the closure of the Wayne County Animal Adoption and Education Center for the next several weeks. The center's staff has traced the outbreak to eight puppies...

Deputy assaulted, hurt making arrest

A Wayne County Sheriff's Deputy was treated at Wayne Memorial Hospital Thursday night after he was assaulted while attempting to make an arrest of a Seven Springs man. Deputy Dan Truhan was treated and released from the hospital last...

Public record

Alleged attempted theft at WalMart Nicky Dexter, 26, of 109 Cambridge Place in Smithfield, was arrested by Goldsboro police after allegedly attempting to steal 39 DVDs from the Spence Avenue WalMart on Wednesday. A loss prevention officer reported witnessing Ms....

Benefit dinner to be held for Durwood Evans

A fundraising chicken pastry dinner to help Durwood Evans Jr. and his family with medical bills will be held Saturday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Oakland Community Church, 921 Oakland Church Road, Princeton. Tickets are $7 for...