Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Victim from fire identified; help set for teen
The Wayne County Chapter of the American Red Cross has reached out to the 12-year-old boy injured in a house fire that claimed the life of his mother Monday. Sharon Kascsak, 51, 133 Bass Lake Drive, was killed when...Published: Aug 26, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Killer up for parole again
Goldie Jones ministered to her killer. The Goldsboro woman met him while volunteering with a prison ministry. On parole from a 12-year sentence for an attempted rape conviction, Garfield Noah Prevette kidnapped, bound and gagged and sexually abused the...Published: Aug 26, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Dancers named for annual fundraiser
Fifteen people and five dance studios have signed on for the fourth annual Dancing Stars of Wayne County fundraiser for education, planned for Oct. 17 at the Paramount Theatre. A kick-off meeting to introduce the participants was held Wednesday...Published: Aug 26, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Ready for her close-up
Some showed up to wish a former student well. Others wanted to support a friend. And beauty queens of all ages were eager to meet the young lady who currently possesses the state's top crown. Friends, family members and...Published: Aug 26, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Officials say number of students down
Officials with Wayne County Public Schools reported 108 fewer students enrolled on the first day of classes Monday than the same time last year, and announced that one school opening had been delayed until later this week. The district's...Published: Aug 26, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Gunmen escape store with money
A pair of gunmen entered the Skylight Mini Mart, 720 E. Ash St., at 10:16 p.m. Monday and robbed the business. Two people were assaulted. According to a Goldsboro police report, the robbery took just four minutes. Timothy James...Published: Aug 26, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story