Wednesday, July 16, 2014
NCDOT continues projects on Wayne County roads
Work has resumed on the long-standing Royall Avenue widening project set to add a dedicated left turn lane along Royall Avenue from Sunburst Drive to Berkeley Boulevard, state Department of Transportation officials say. The project, in the works for...Published: Jul 16, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Investigators still looking for leads
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office said it is following every potential lead in the investigation into the murder of Derrick Matthews, but that its investigators still need the public's help to find the perpetrators. Matthews, 33, 102 Sal Court,...Published: Jul 16, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Man shot in car Tuesday afternoon on LaGrange street
A Lenoir County man is dead and investigators are following up leads after a Tuesday afternoon shooting on South Wooten Street near Boundary Street in LaGrange. Duane Lavoris Bright Jr., 21, died after two unknown subjects fired multiple shots...Published: Jul 16, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
More seeking help for food
Every Tuesday and Thursday, a crowd forms on Park Avenue. In small clusters, directed by a man in a yellow vest, they cross the street and enter the basement of the House of Fordham. Then, they get food. Through...Published: Jul 16, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
19-year-old faces charges after traffic stop, drug find
A Goldsboro man is charged with selling marijuana after a large quantity of the drug was seized from his vehicle during a traffic stop, according to a press release. The Wayne County Sheriff's Office Aggressive Crime Enforcement Team, working...Published: Jul 16, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Man says he was robbed in park
A Dudley man found himself being harassed by a group of four men in a park near Dupont Circle Tuesday, according to a Goldsboro police report. He told Goldsboro police he was then beaten and robbed. Elwood Ezekiel Minor,...Published: Jul 16, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Fremont receives approval for USDA funds
FREMONT -- The town of Fremont has received approval from the United States Department of Agriculture for a grant and loan combination to fund the purchase of a new garbage truck to replace its failing one. The USDA grant will...Published: Jul 16, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
EEOC files suit against Mount Olive Care and Rehabilitation Center
MOUNT OLIVE -- A nursing home here and its Delaware-based parent company have been charged with violating federal law by firing an employee because of her disability. The employment discrimination lawsuit was filed July 10 by the U.S. Equal...Published: Jul 16, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Dr. Albertson reflects on her role at WCC
July marks seven years since Dr. Kay Albertson was named the first woman president of Wayne Community College. The self-described "high energy" administrator has lost none of her enthusiasm for the role. What she has done is added a new...Published: Jul 16, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Crime of the Week
On March 10, Deborah Hutchins reported a break-in at her residence on Crisp Street in Goldsboro. Hutchins reported more than $7,900 worth of property stolen from her residence and damage to a door. Further investigation into the matter led to...Published: Jul 16, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story