Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Girlfriend remembers day of fiance's murder
Sheketa James had tears in her eyes as she recalled, inside a Wayne County courtroom, the last time she had contact with her late fiancé -- how he texted her moments before he died; how shots rang out outside...Published: Sep 10, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Duplin did get hit by tornado
KENANSVILLE -- A tornado producing winds estimated at 115 miles per hour caused an estimated $250,000 in damages when it struck just east of Rose Hill shortly after 5 p.m. Monday afternoon. The storm was rated as an EF2 by...Published: Sep 10, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Stuffing their beaks full of chicken wings to mark Beak Week
Goldsboro's new poultry festival, Beak Week, is well under way as a bike riding tour, a scavenger hunt and a chicken wing eating contest already have been held. The event that kicked off the week, the Tour de Coop...Published: Sep 10, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Ten-day count is in for schools
Enrollment is down in Wayne County public schools, as the official 10th day of classes has been completed at all 31 schools. The 10th day for schools on the traditional schedule was Monday. Two schools, Wayne Early/Middle College High...Published: Sep 10, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Police: Victim's address incorrect
The investigation into the shooting of an 18-year-old man at the Walmart on U.S. 70 West on Saturday evening is ongoing, the Goldsboro Police Department said today. Jordan Blake Lynn of Perkins Mill Road is recovering from stab wounds...Published: Sep 10, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Could he be the next 'new' talent?
Stories like the legendary discovery of actress Lana Turner while having a soda at Schwab's Pharmacy in Hollywood are virtually unheard of these days. That is, until local car salesman Shell Davis caught the eye of a casting director....Published: Sep 10, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Experts: Virus not officially in state
While no reports of the enterovirus have been reported in North Carolina, local officials are staying alert to the possibility. "Thus far I have received no information from local physicians, to include pediatricians, with regard to cases that are...Published: Sep 10, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Crime of the Week
On Monday, Sept. 8, at 3 a.m., Ava Smith of the 1100 block of Porter Street in Goldsboro reported to the Goldsboro Police Department that she heard someone throwing something at her bedroom as if to get her attention. When...Published: Sep 10, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story