Saturday, April 5, 2014
Home ... at last
Hundreds of members of the 4th Fighter Wing returned Saturday from a deployment to an unspecified location....Published: Apr 5, 2014 11:08 PM Full Story
Thousands attend Daffodil Festival
FREMONT -- Fremont United Methodist Church's preschoolers' performance might have been more about cuteness than proficiency. At 4 years old, singing is a sort of controlled yelling and dancing looks more like random muscle contractions. But make no mistake, the...Published: Apr 5, 2014 11:08 PM Full Story
Wayne County Democrats gather
The pending November showdown between U.S. Senator Kay Hagan and her eventual GOP challenger, while important, is overshadowing another vital election, Wayne County Democratic Party Chairman Gene Britt told the party faithful Saturday. "There is one primary going on that...Published: Apr 5, 2014 11:08 PM Full Story
Pig in the Park set for Saturday
The fifth annual Pig in the Park festival will take place Saturday to flaunt the area's best barbecue and a wide array of activities. Goldsboro Milling Co. and Sam's Club put on the festival each year in partnership with Goldsboro...Published: Apr 5, 2014 10:39 PM Full Story
Goldsboro man charged with sex offense with child
A Goldsboro man was arrested Friday afternoon after being charged with a sexual offense with a child. Willie Futrelle, 25, was arrested at Irish Inn, 1104 Sunburst Drive, at around 2:40 p.m. Friday afternoon on one count of sexual...Published: Apr 5, 2014 10:39 PM Full Story
Hero comes home
Charlie understands. He was touched by a unique bond -- one typically reserved for those who have fallen under attack alongside a comrade. He was marked with a sense of loyalty -- a commitment so powerful that it drives him...Published: Apr 5, 2014 10:39 PM Full Story
Club's ABC permits threatened
In response to a shooting that took place inside a Goldsboro night club March 29, the state Alcohol Beverage Control Commission on Friday issued an official notice to the registered alcohol permit holders for Sid's Showgirls at 1931 N....Published: Apr 5, 2014 10:39 PM Full Story
More bats found at Northeast Elementary
Two more bats found above a classroom at Northeast Elementary School were caught and released Thursday afternoon, and efforts continue to ensure the school is rid of the problem, district officials said Friday. Earlier in the week, conflicting stories...Published: Apr 5, 2014 10:39 PM Full Story
16-year-old killed in crash on U.S. 70
A 16-year-old was killed after midnight on Friday between Goldsboro and LaGrange while he was walking in the westbound lane of U.S. 70. James Edward Johnson, 16, of 234 Byrd Yancey Bass Road, Clinton, was struck at approximately 12:24 a.m....Published: Apr 5, 2014 10:39 PM Full Story