Monday, July 7, 2014
Dr. Steven Taylor says he will see two new schools built before retirement
Wayne County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Steven Taylor says he hopes to stay in the role until the two newest schools are built. Target date for them to open is the fall of 2015. "I have a year left on...Published: Jul 7, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Mount Olive's Steele Memorial Library grand opening will be July 20
MOUNT OLIVE -- After years of planning and work, a grand opening ceremony for the new Steele Memorial Library in Mount Olive will be July 20 from 3 to 5 p.m. "We hope the entire community of Mount Olive comes...Published: Jul 7, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Cherry Hospital opening is delayed
Construction on the new Cherry Hospital has been plagued with delays from the start, with officials confirming this week the opening will likely be pushed into 2015. Luckey Welsh, chief executive officer at Cherry, said the project will be more...Published: Jul 7, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Blaze starts at Ash Street house
The Goldsboro Police Department arrived first on scene and confirmed smoke was visible coming from a home on East Ash Street midway through the morning commute today. Goldsboro Fire Department Engines 2, 4, 5 and Ladder 1 responded, along with...Published: Jul 7, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Store receives bomb threat
A bomb threat preceded the Friday night fireworks display and July Fourth celebrations, at least for the employees of one local business and the Goldsboro Police Department. An unknown man called the Rue 21 retail outlet at 6:35 p.m. Friday...Published: Jul 7, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Manufacturer announces layoffs
AAR Manufacturing officials this morning confirmed that about 100 workers at its Goldsboro Mobility Systems Division will be laid off beginning Aug. 29. The layoff is due to the completion of the current production volumes of the FMTV (Family...Published: Jul 7, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story