Friday, May 16, 2014
School district fires Smith
Wayne County Public Schools' transportation director is out. "As of Thursday, Raymond Smith is no longer with Wayne County Public Schools," said Ken Derksen, director of communication services. "He was officially terminated as of this afternoon." No reason for...Published: May 16, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Passing the torch
Special Olympics athletes Alan Jenkins, Erica Walderman and Ryan Hood carry the torch at the start of Thursday morning's Special Olympics Torch Run designed to bring attention to the athletes. The Wayne County part of the run is sponsored...Published: May 16, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Ready to Relay
Nancy Autry uncovers a homemade hitching post she created for the Rays of Hope campsite for Relay for Life at the Wayne County Agricultural Fairgrounds this morning. The team was formed in memory of Billy Wells, who loved to...Published: May 16, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Lawmen arrest alleged meth dealers
An investigation conducted by the Goldsboro/Wayne County Interagency Drug Task Force resulted in two arrests Tuesday. Jennifer Howell Bannorra, 41, and Michelle Sugg Howell, 39, both of 1717 U.S. Highway 70 West, have been charged with one count each...Published: May 16, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Three suspects sought in city home invasion
The Goldsboro Police Department is investigating a home invasion that took place just before 11 p.m. Thursday at a residence on Sandborn Lane. As Bixian Liu, 32, walked through the front door of his home, three black men in...Published: May 16, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Council eyes proposed budget; cuts, expenditures under scrutiny
Organizations seeking funding from the city of Goldsboro will have a chance Monday night to plead their cases. The City Council will hear from groups looking for financial help in the 2014-15 budget at its meeting Monday night. Council...Published: May 16, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Five to compete for title of Miss Goldsboro High School
Five contestants will compete for the crown of Miss Goldsboro High School on Saturday at 6 p.m. in the school auditorium. Tickets are $5 a person and can be purchased at the door. Contestant No. 1 is Emili Zelaya,...Published: May 16, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Silver Alert issued for senior
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is asking for help locating a woman missing since May 9. A Silver Alert was issued Wednesday for Darlene Wilson, 50, 200 C North Hereford Drive, who was last seen walking in the 2300 block...Published: May 16, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story