Weekend roadwork planned for U.S. 70

Motorists on U.S. 70 west of Goldsboro should expect delays over the next three days as traffic is shifted at the location of the tie-in for the new U.S. 70 Goldsboro Bypass. Drivers are advised to use caution while...

Published: Sep 19, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story

Candidate seeking seat on state Court of Appeals

An attorney with Wayne County ties is running for a seat on the North Carolina Court of Appeals. Elizabeth Davenport Scott is the granddaughter of E.J. Pope. Her mother grew up in Mount Olive and her husband, Bob, is...

Published: Sep 19, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story

To 6 or not to 6 ...

The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus launch today had consumers out in droves -- some since as early as 10:30 last night camping out in front of area stores -- hoping to get their hands on the newest Apple...

Published: Sep 19, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story

Local dentists, staffs offering free dental care to those in need

Dee Sauls had a long wait ahead of her. She was No. 143 of the 150 people waiting for free dental care today. But she said the wait didn't bother her. She drove from Eureka this morning to get in...

Published: Sep 19, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story

Unused drugs accepted for proper disposal

RALEIGH -- The State Bureau of Investigation, along with Safe Kids North Carolina and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, is co-sponsoring a national effort to safely dispose of unused prescription medicines in locations across the state from 10 a.m....

Published: Sep 19, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story