New chief appointed in tax office

Alan Lumpkin has two milestones to celebrate today. First, it's his 51st birthday, which has its positives and negatives. Second, he is the county's new tax administrator. The Wayne County Board of Commissioners appointed Lumpkin to the new job...

Published: Aug 7, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story

Pit bull attack case put on hold

A court case involving a man whose dogs mauled an elderly woman was continued in Wayne County District Court on Wednesday. Terry Tremain Butler, 35, of 112 Country Run Lane faces charges of allowing dogs to run at large...

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Local missionaries put hold on trips to West Africa region

Wayne County residents who volunteer with local church mission groups could easily find themselves in the midst of the same kind of danger faced by the missionaries in West Africa. But local groups say there are precautions taken when...

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Her people's cop

When Goldsboro police officer Michelle Warren pulls up in front of Mr. Sam's makeshift home, she can barely contain a smile. She knows he will be glad to see her. So will his dog. "I've got so much respect...

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Woman shoots intruder

A Wayne County woman will not be charged after shooting an intruder early this morning outside a residence along Providence Church Road. Investigators with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office said she acted in self-defense. Paige Ham, 28, an employee...

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