Friday, March 28, 2014
Theft suspect answers call to stolen phone
When Goldsboro police called the number of a stolen cell phone Wednesday morning, the suspect in a residential break-in answered the call. The suspect, Tamarcus Alonza Sheard, 18, had just been stopped by police called to the area of...Published: Mar 28, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Lawyers deliver final arguments to Joyner trial jury
Assistant District Attorney Matthew Delbridge removed his glasses and took a deep breath. It had only been a few moments since defense attorney Charles Gurley concluded his closing argument with an emotional reading of a quote about liberty and...Published: Mar 28, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Goldsboro sets spring cleanup dates
It's time for spring cleaning, and the city of Goldsboro's Sanitation Division will begin its Annual Spring Cleanup during the month of April to pick up large unwanted items to send to the landfill. This service, provided at no...Published: Mar 28, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Jury gets case
After more than three hours of deliberation, the jury in the first-degree murder trial of Leonard Eugene Joyner, 23, still had not reached a verdict Thursday evening when Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Arnold O. Jones decided to send...Published: Mar 28, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
County weighs new ag center plans
A request for qualifications for Wayne County's proposed $12 million regional agriculture center was sent out Wednesday to 14 different architectural firms. The firms have until April 16 at 3 p.m to reply. The contract could be awarded as...Published: Mar 28, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
100th birthday
Thelma Cook opens a birthday present at Saulston United Methodist Church as friends and family celebrate her 100th birthday recently. In her time, Mrs. Cook has beaten breast cancer, endured two world wars, lived through 17 United States presidents...Published: Mar 28, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
The dream ends for Majesty Rose
Majesty Rose York's run on "American Idol" came to an end Thursday night, as she was the low vote-getter and failed to get the judges only "save" of the season. This marked the third week in a row the singer...Published: Mar 28, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Her many fans in Wayne County remain proud of Majesty
There were no tears from the crowd after the "American Idol" viewing party at the Goldsboro Family Y Thursday night -- only determination. A determination that, though Goldsboro's Idol hopeful, Majesty Rose, was leaving the show, she was not through...Published: Mar 28, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story