Investigators look into suspicious fire

The Goldsboro Police Department is investigating a suspicious fire that destroyed an abandoned house on Royal Avenue early Wednesday. Goldsboro Fire Department Engine 2 was toned out to a structure fire at 707 Royal Ave. at 5:31 a.m., Assistant Fire...

Published: Jun 26, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story

Partnership for Children hopes state plan will include more money for programs

Executive Director of Partnership for Children of Wayne County Charles Ivey would like to see the N.C. Pre-K program expanded. But at this point, he will be happy if state funding keeps things status quo. "We're very hopeful that the...

Published: Jun 26, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story

71-year-old attacked by four pitbulls

A 71-year-old Mar Mac woman is in fair condition at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville today after she and her dog were mauled by a neighbor's four pit bulls early Wednesday morning. Mildred Game, of 114 Country Run Lane, suffered...

Published: Jun 26, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story

Dog attacks -- What does the law say about liability?

* Strict liability -- The owner of a dangerous dog shall be strictly liable in civil damages for any injuries or property damage the dog inflicts upon a person, his property, or another animal. * Penalty for attacks by dangerous...

Published: Jun 26, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story

Reception welcomes new county manager

George Wood has officially moved from interim to full-time Wayne County manager, and a reception was held in his honor on Wednesday afternoon at the Lane Tree Golf Club. "Initially I was brought in to help the county for five...

Published: Jun 26, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story