Wayne County recognized as 'WorkReady' community

Wayne County was recognized Wednesday as the state's first Certified WorkReady Community -- a designation that local leaders said was made possible by partnerships and strong leadership across the county. They also credit the county's success to its innovative Wayne...

Published: Feb 21, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story

GPD responds to shootings; officer in accident en route

Goldsboro police responded to two reported shootings in the span of an hour Wednesday afternoon, and in the process lost a patrol car to an accident on Ash Street. Police were dispatched to the first shooting, in the 800 block...

Published: Feb 21, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story

Harris Teeter still coming

Despite indications that the company might be sold, Harris Teeter's corporate office indicated in a press release last week that it intends to continue with its strategic store growth plan and will continue to keep its headquarters in North...

Published: Feb 21, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story

Eastpointe to educate through Lunch and Learn

One goal of the newly expanded Eastpointe is to provide more information to the public, starting with monthly "Lunch and Learn" events covering a variety of topics, officials say. While mental health services continue to be a need, prevention...

Published: Feb 21, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story

Group hopes to offer choices

Employment, education, entrepreneurship. These three factors are the linchpins to success that too many young people in Goldsboro are missing, organizers of the Stop the Funeral Initiative's Drug Dealer and Gang Member Redemption Conference said Wednesday. The Rev. William...

Published: Feb 21, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story