Two face charges in death of child

A Mount Olive woman has been charged with misdemeanor hit-and-run in the May 31 death of a 21-month-old child. As a result of the N.C. Highway Patrol investigation, a warrant has been issued for Michelle Merritt, 49, of 2698...

Published: Jul 23, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story

One dead in single-car crash

A Goldsboro woman was killed in a single-vehicle accident on Mark Edwards Road Monday at about 2:20 p.m. Tammy McCaskill, 36, of 1345 N.C. 111 N., was driving south on Mark Edwards Road when her vehicle went off the...

Published: Jul 23, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story

Wayne Community College prepares for tuition hike

Students at Wayne Community College are getting a quality education for the money, even though the price tag for that education keeps going up, President Dr. Kay Albertson told the board Monday night. Grants and financial aid are helping,...

Published: Jul 23, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story

New leader, new direction for Wayne Pregnancy Center

Wayne Pregnancy Care Center has a new executive director, and through the acquisition of an ultrasound unit, is preparing to add medical care to its services for pregnant women. Terry Johnson, chairman of the board, said Beverly Weeks has...

Published: Jul 23, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story

Woman jailed on statutory sex charge

A Goldsboro woman is in the Wayne County Jail today under a $1 million secured bond on charges of sexual assault against a 14-year-old female. After a two-month investigation, Tammi Nichole Cross, 21, of 810 N. Herman St. was...

Published: Jul 23, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story