Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Wayne Community College reports growth
Wayne Community College reached an all-time high enrollment for the fall semester, and expended nearly $3.6 million in grants for its first quarter, college officials told the school's board of trustees on Tuesday. "We just continue to be amazed," college...Published: Nov 27, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Beach takes hit
National Weather Service crews were surveying damage in Atlantic Beach and Morehead City this morning after a possible tornado struck Carteret County on Tuesday night. It was expected to be mid-to-late morning before a determination is made as to...Published: Nov 27, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Charities prepare holiday meals for local needy families
Two days before Thanksgiving, the Community Soup Kitchen hit a record. "We had 208 people show up. That is the most we have ever had in one day in the 30 years we have been open," director Dorcia Benton...Published: Nov 27, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Crime of the Week
Between the dates of Nov. 23 and Nov. 24 the Goldsboro Police and Fire departments responded to three separate fires at vacant homes within Goldsboro city limits: on Nov. 23 at approximately 6 a.m. at 113 W. Pine St.;...Published: Nov 27, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Motto contest winners awarded
The winners of the city motto contest were introduced Tuesday night at Downtown Lights Up, along with the other 18 finalists, bringing an end to the six-month contest. The winning motto, "Be More, Do More, Seymour, in Goldsboro, NC"...Published: Nov 27, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Goldsboro opens holiday season
Hoping for a bit of holiday magic and cheer, Goldsboro residents huddled under umbrellas in the rain and wind Tuesday night for the annual Downtown Lights Up. As the crowd gathered in front of City Hall, Mayor Al King,...Published: Nov 27, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story