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Goldsboro Pediatrics to focus on child literacy

Parents, turn off that TV, put down the electronic devices and talk to your child. It just may make all the difference in their reading scores and keep them from dropping out of school, says Dr. David Tayloe, founder...

Suspect tells story; pleads

One of the four men charged with the murder of a Goldsboro teenager pleaded guilty this morning to his role in the crime -- and agreed to testify against the remaining three defendants when the case goes to trial....

Board weighs cutting project

The Wayne County Board of Education plans to vote next month on whether or not to continue requiring students to complete a graduation project. Board Policy 3460, spelling out requirements for high school students, was among policies presented for...

Power shift: County commissioner elect new leaders

For what is likely the first time in Wayne County's history, Republicans and Democrats share the leadership of the county Board of Commissioners. Republican Wayne Aycock was elected as chairman and Democrat Ed Cromartie as vice chairman Tuesday. A...

Annual pet food drive extended to Dec. 13

The fifth annual pet food drive sponsored by Prudential The McMillen Real Estate Group has been extended another week until Dec. 13 to allow for more pet supplies to be collected before they are given to the Wanye County...

Alleged victim ends up in jail cell

A Goldsboro man reportedly shot in front of Brookside Mini Mart at 2000 S. Slocumb St. was not there when police showed up. This morning, he is in jail. Goldsboro police found Aaron Moore, 18, of 1906 Day Circle,...

Mount Olive swears in new board

MOUNT OLIVE -- Monday's meeting of the Mount Olive Town Board was more ceremony than business as state Rep. Jimmy Dixon and state Sen. Louis Pate swore in new town board members for the next two years. Returning to...

Stewart recognized with FFA's highest honor

A little determination can go a long way, and MOC student Brian Stewart proves it. Stewart, a sophomore at Mount Olive College from Goldsboro, recently received the American Degree -- the highest honor given by the Future Farmers of...

Guilty plea in McLaurin murder case

One of the four men charged with the murder of a Goldsboro teenager pleaded guilty this morning to his role in the crime -- and agreed to testify against the remaining three defendants when the case goes to trial. Kevin...