Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Two men jailed in statutory rape case
A registered sex offender and another man will face charges in connection with an incident involving a 14-year-old girl. Joseph Carl Thomas, 32, of 603 E. Walnut St., where the event allegedly took place, was charged with indecent liberties...Published: Sep 11, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Board reviews options for jail, prison
It could cost Wayne County $75,000 to $100,000 for a cost analysis to look at the operation of the county jail, the Sheriff's Office annex and possible use of the Wayne Correctional Center as a jail once it closes...Published: Sep 11, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Hospital to raise fees by 5 percent
With uncertainties swirling around the January implementation of the federal Affordable Health Care Act's individual mandate, officials at Wayne Memorial Hospital say they are taking a conservative approach to their planning for fiscal year 2014 and projecting expenses to...Published: Sep 11, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Local groups honor heroes
Members of Wayne County AARP Chapter 3381 bought a group of local heroes a doughnut and a cup of coffee this morning as they not only honored the anniversary of Sept. 11, but also the local officers who keep the...Published: Sep 11, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Crime of the Week
On Aug. 30, a resident of South Charleston, W.Va., reported that he discovered that unknown people had made two purchases totaling $414.05 with his debit card at the Walmart located at 2908 U.S. 70 West in Goldsboro at approximately...Published: Sep 11, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Group kicks off effort to improve county health
A car accident two years ago left Sonja Summerville temporarily sidelined and out of work. "The only thing I did for that entire year was to eat, watch Lifetime and just sit on the couch," she said. It all...Published: Sep 11, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Letting the paint fly
Letting the jazz music move them, local residents helped create a Jackson Pollock-style abstract painting during the Arts Council of Wayne County's First Friday event Friday. While a variety of jazz music played in the background, those attending had...Published: Sep 11, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Commissioners continue meetings with town boards
Wayne County commissioners will meet Thursday with the Seven Springs Town Board at 6 p.m. at the Seven Springs Restaurant. The session is the latest in a series of meetings with the county's seven municipalities. The meetings are open...Published: Sep 11, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Goldsboro Ballet to hold Love of Dance/Silent Auction fundraiser Saturday
Goldsboro Ballet dancers will show off what they learned at camps this summer, while also raising money for future performances during their annual Love of Dance/Silent Auction fundraiser Saturday. The event will be at 7 p.m. at the Paramount...Published: Sep 11, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story