Monday, October 13, 2014
Listeria threat forces firm to recall items
SunBurst Foods on Sunday issued a voluntary recall notice for a variety of products that might be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Company officials this morning declined comment and referred to a press release issued Sunday. They also declined to...Published: Oct 13, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Fire claims church
Investigators with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office are still uncertain what caused the fire that burned Salisbury AME Zion Church, 3498 Big Daddy's Road, to the ground on Saturday. Capt. Richard Lewis did say, however, that no suspicious activity...Published: Oct 13, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Health Department offering masks
If you visit the Wayne County Health Department and discover security and staff wearing masks, don't be alarmed -- it's for their health and yours. The precautionary measure was prompted more by communicable diseases in general and not recent...Published: Oct 13, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Legendary pilot visits Seymour Johnson AFB
Robert "Bob" Pardo has never forgotten the lesson he learned at his father's knee -- when a friend needs help, you help. Pardo, 80, a Vietnam fighter jet hero, spent the day Friday at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base,...Published: Oct 13, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
City finishing greenway plan
There are now plans in place for a new greenways system in Goldsboro. Matt Hayes of Alta Greenways unveiled finalized plans at last Monday night's Goldsboro City Council meeting. After a nine-month planning period, which included feedback from the...Published: Oct 13, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Apartment residents set off sprinkler system
Goldsboro firefighters responding to a fire alarm activation at an apartment complex off Fallin Boulevard in Goldsboro Sunday night found themselves battling a flood rather than a fire. Apartment Manager Toni Manni said she called 911 when she received...Published: Oct 13, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
New walking trail
Several community members who have pledged to be involved in the Go Wayne Go initiative for a healthier Wayne County walk the Wayne Community College trail following its official opening. The 10-station workout trail is about 1,800 feet long,...Published: Oct 13, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Operation 300 raises money for children of those killed in action
More than 100 shooting enthusiasts got a chance Saturday to hone their marksmanship while raising money for the children of servicemen killed in action. Organizers of the Operation 300 shoot held at the Eastern North Carolina Firing Range south...Published: Oct 13, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Goldsboro police investigating shooting
One victim is stable and another is in critical condition following an early morning shooting Saturday, Goldsboro police officials said. Fiante Semaj Amerson, 24, of Seymour Drive, and Tyshea Symond Koonce, 19, were shot while standing in the driveway...Published: Oct 13, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Author talks about southern ways during Foundation of WCC event
What it means to be Southern is the theme of a popular book series by Siler City resident Cecilia Budd Grimes. It also provides an insight into the behavioral quirks and eccentricities inherent to those who live in these...Published: Oct 13, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story