Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Plows try to keep up with snow, but wrecks, other problems continue
Goldsboro Public Works employees began plowing at 4 a.m. today to push back the sleet and snow coating the roads since Tuesday evening. "It's going pretty good," Public Works Director Jose Martinez said. "We got all of our arterials...Published: Jan 29, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Ice, snow likely will stay until weekend
Wayne County residents woke up this morning to find their yards covered by a 3- to 3.5-inch mixture of snow and sleet. There was one report of nearly 4.5 inches near Pikeville. The totals include about three-quarters of an...Published: Jan 29, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Snow Hill man pleads guilty to drug charge
Joel Devon Williams, 27, of Snow Hill, was sentenced Monday in federal district court to 72 months in prison and three years of probation on his pleas of guilty to distribution of crack cocaine and possession of firearm by...Published: Jan 29, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
People, animals begin to explore winter wonderland
Goldsboro residents woke up today to a blanket of snow, and ice, covering yards, cars and everything else this morning as more than 3 inches fell in the city overnight. Most people were buttoned up tight this morning, preferring...Published: Jan 29, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Judge delivers Theurer penalty
LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- The Seymour Johnson Air Force Base senior airman who pleaded guilty Monday to, among other things, starving his 15-month-old son to death, was sentenced at just after midnight today to life in prison...Published: Jan 29, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Safe driving tips
*Slow down. *Don't tailgate. You likely will need more distance to come to a stop, so double or even triple the distance you normally follow another vehicle. * Keep your distance from aggressive drivers. If they try to pass you...Published: Jan 29, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Ag chief backs location for new center
North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler has endorsed Wayne County's plans for a $12 million Wayne Regional Agriculture Center. "I support locating the regional agriculture center at the old dairy farm on the Cherry Research Farm," Troxler wrote...Published: Jan 29, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Closings
Wayne County and Goldsboro city offices remain closed today because of the inclement weather. Updates regarding potential delays for Thursday will be posted on the county's website at www.waynegov.com and on the county's Facebook page. People may also call...Published: Jan 29, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Crime of the Week
On Jan. 19, at approximately 9 p.m., Jonathon Garland of Julian reported that he parked his trailer at 2608 North Park Drive with two dirt bikes tied down to it. He returned to it on Jan. 20, at approximately...Published: Jan 29, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Child care center gets chance at new grant
After first three years participating in Shape NC, the Wayne Community College Child Care Center is in line to receive another grant from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield, via the Wayne County Partnership for Children. Begun three years...Published: Jan 29, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story