Wednesday, August 13, 2014
SJAFB officials break ground on med center
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base officials broke ground on a "state-of-the-art" medical facility Tuesday morning. The new facility, which, upon its October 2016 completion, will be the biggest building on the Goldsboro installation, will replace the current medical center...Published: Aug 13, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Man escapes Tuesday night shooting
An apparent drive-by shooter missed his mark Tuesday evening, but caused damage to the brick and light fixtures of a city storefront, according to a Goldsboro police report. The shooting took place at Adams Convenience Store, 601 W. Ash...Published: Aug 13, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
GATEWAY director Lambert resigns
Lynn Lambert has resigned as director of the GATEWAY transportation system, effective Aug. 1. In a one-sentence resignation letter, Ms. Lambert cited personal differences with the agency's board of directors, as well as actions of certain members of the...Published: Aug 13, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Girl power
Allison Patton isn't staying home anymore. A little shy, she had preferred to stay home rather than to get out and meet people. Not anymore. The Power of Girls has changed that. "It helped me be more social and get...Published: Aug 13, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Burglar who was shot by owner charged
Charges have been filed against the man a homeowner shot and wounded during an alleged early morning break-in at her residence in Dudley Aug. 7. Detectives said the victim acted within the law and will not be charged. Christopher...Published: Aug 13, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Library event set for Saturday
MOUNT OLIVE -- The Steele Memorial Library cornerstone is finally home -- or it is at least at the site where the man is pays tribute to used to have his home. A rededication ceremony for the cornerstone will...Published: Aug 13, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Crime of the Week
On Aug. 10, the Goldsboro Police Department responded to the area of 210 North Carolina St. at approximately 3:15 p.m. regarding shots being fired. Officers arrived on scene and were advised that a subject may have been shot and witnesses...Published: Aug 13, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Whiz kid
Step aside, Bill Gates. When Jarret Raiford's double-monitor Samsung desktop system fires up, so does his desire to be the best at Microsoft Word -- the best in the world, that is. Raiford, a rising junior at Spring Creek...Published: Aug 13, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Faith Free Will Baptist youth pastor never imagined himself in position
When Christian Powell came to Faith Free Will Baptist Church as youth pastor fresh out of college, he never imagined being there 20 years later, much less stepping into the chief leadership role. The Raleigh native graduated from Southeastern...Published: Aug 13, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story