Child hears fire alarm, saves uncle

A quick reaction by an 8-year-old boy potentially saved the life of a Goldsboro man when a fire broke out at a home on South Taylor Street just after 11 a.m. Monday. Denerreo Nobles, of 1005 S. Taylor St.,...

Published: Feb 18, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story

Non-English speakers increasing in schools

The number of languages represented in Wayne County Public Schools might have dropped slightly this year, but the number of non-English-speaking students, and those categorized as "immigrants" continue to climb. Hope Meyerhoeffer, director of the district's English as a Second...

Published: Feb 18, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story

Goldsboro songbird Majesty York takes to the 'Idol' stage tonight

Majesty York is getting pumped for her national TV debut tonight, as "American Idol" launches its first live shows of Season 13. The Goldsboro native auditioned in Atlanta and has been among the hopefuls who received a golden ticket,...

Published: Feb 18, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story

Council balks at final vote

The Goldsboro City Council tabled a vote Monday night to accept the conceptual designs for Mina Weil Park, Herman Park and Herman Park Center. Following a lengthy discussion of the plans, Goldsboro City Manager Scott Stevens suggested pushing discussion back...

Published: Feb 18, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story

Hit and run

A Goldsboro man has been charged with hit and run and leaving the scene of an accident following an early morning wreck in Herman Park Monday. Richard Wilson, 36, of 417 Whitfield Drive, allegedly drove his Toyota Camry over a...

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Albertson fox hunt set for Saturday

Get ready for another day of fish stew and field trials. The Albertson Ruritan Club will be hosting the 29th Annual George Washington Day Fox Hunt, one of the small community's top fundraisers, on Saturday, Feb. 22, starting with...

Published: Feb 18, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story