Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Teenager charged in pipe assault
A Goldsboro teenager is being held without bond in the Wayne County Jail this morning after allegedly beating a New York woman in the head several times with a metal pipe, according to a Goldsboro police report. John Carlton...Published: Nov 26, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
SJAFB kicks off 2014 Angel Tree program
From a distance, it resembles many of the Christmas trees one might see displayed inside a department store this time of year. But when you zero in on the handmade ornaments hanging from the branches attached to the one...Published: Nov 26, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Bells of hope
Aisha Smith rattles a bell outside of a local Kmart. She wishes the shoppers a merry Christmas and happy Thanksgiving -- encouraging them to put a dollar in the plastic red kettle to her left. It might be her...Published: Nov 26, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Bell elected House majority whip
State House Rep. John R. Bell IV of Goldsboro has been elected majority whip by the House Republican Caucus for the new legislative session that convenes in January. "This is an official position, and I am elected," Bell said....Published: Nov 26, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Veterans promote annual toy drive
The annual Toys for Tots campaign has begun and collection boxes have been placed at car dealerships, real estate offices and at most major department store outlets in the county. Nationally, the program is sponsored by the U.S. Marine...Published: Nov 26, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Thanksgiving meals donated across city
In Wayne County, local residents have captured the season of giving mentality. This year marks the sixth annual "Thanksgiving in a Bag" campaign sponsored by Gateway Community Church, providing full holiday meals for needy families in Wayne and Wilson...Published: Nov 26, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Facial expression
MOUNT OLIVE -- It's manly, it's intimidating, and yes -- people will make comments about it. Matt Shields, a member of the University of Mount Olive's men's lacrosse team, grew a handlebar mustache for "No Shave November," or "Movember,"...Published: Nov 26, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Eureka's parade is back
EUREKA -- The Eureka Christmas Parade is making a comeback next month after being canceled last year. "We are going to have a parade," organizer Jimmy Wise said. "We have already had a good response. We sure have. We...Published: Nov 26, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story