Dancer shares his skills with local students

Joe-Joe "Grooves" Smith has danced with stars like Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj, P. Diddy, Kat Graham, Jennifer Nettles with the group Sugarland and Keri Hilson. He traveled the world for five years with Taiwan pop stars Wang Lee Hom...

Published: Jun 28, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story

Demolition prep

Five weeks into the demolition of the former Arts Council of Wayne County building, asbestos abatement is continuing as planned. Goldsboro City Council awarded the $197,000 contract to A K Grading and Demolition to raze the structure. The company...

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Schools to focus on new reading metrics

Third grade has always been considered a pivotal year in education, but now teachers in grades K-2 will also have to work harder to develop student reading skills. Statewide, schools will be required to measure everything that is being done...

Published: Jun 28, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story

Man found guilty of sexual battery

A former Cherry Hospital physicians assistant was convicted in Wayne County Superior Court Thursday on charges of sexual battery. His alleged victim was a nurse who worked under him at the mental hospital's medical unit. James Jay Otey, 61, of...

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