Friday, February 1, 2013
Police search for clues in death
Goldsboro police say they have no new information to release regarding the investigation into a Jan. 23 shooting or about the police response to that murder. Nor could they discuss whether a shooting just days later in the Day Circle...Published: Feb 1, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Another victory on road to cure
Bobby Massengill didn't cheer when a Relay for Life official announced that last year's main event saw Wayne County residents raise more than $420,000 to help fund cancer research. He didn't hear his wife, Eunice, choke up when she referred...Published: Feb 1, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Cancer Society announces new study
American Cancer Society officials announced Thursday evening that Wayne County residents have been chosen to participate in a potentially life-saving study -- one they characterized as "groundbreaking." And Natalie Edwards, the organization's mission delivery director for eastern North Carolina,...Published: Feb 1, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
County weighs cost of upkeep
The average age of the 32 buildings owned by the County of Wayne is 55 years, and the county must dedicate itself to a maintenance budget to preserve and extend the lives of those buildings, said Wayne County Facilities...Published: Feb 1, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Crew tries to break drive-thru record
Coffee, biscuits and McMuffins flew out the drive-through window early today at the McDonald's on Berkeley Boulevard, propelled by a fast-working crew of employees intent on breaking the business's record of 179 drive-through customers served in an hour. "It...Published: Feb 1, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Girl Scouts open cookie booths today
If you missed out on pre-ordering your Girl Scout cookies this year -- and most people did with only one week of pre-sales -- don't worry, Scouts will be out from today through March 10 at various locations across...Published: Feb 1, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Arrest made in Lincoln Drive assault, robbery
Goldsboro police officers investigating the common law robbery of 21-year-old Lamarr Ordaniel Whitfield have made an arrest and expect more will follow. Denisha Lashonda Todd, 18, of 1204 Ben Brewington Court, was arrested at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in the...Published: Feb 1, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story