Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Thunderbirds say 'yes'
One word sums up the excitement over the announcement that the U.S. Air Force's Thunderbirds will return to Wayne County for the 2015 Wings Over Wayne Air Show, said Julie Daniels, chairman of the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce...Published: Dec 10, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
So crafty
Autumn Scott, center, helps Madison Harlan, 5, left, and Skyler Wanamaker, 4, work on a colorful Christmas tree craft at Small World Child Care Center this morning....Published: Dec 10, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Man, 65, shot to death Tuesday
The Goldsboro Police Department is investigating the death of a man found shot inside his home late Tuesday night. William Andrew Alston, 65, died following an apparent robbery at his home at 102 E. Elm St. around 11:30 p.m., according...Published: Dec 10, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Teaching the beats
Adrian Mayes' feet swing above the ground as he tries to straddle the drum. His eyes light up as he looks at the conga, an unlimited noise maker -- a 3-year-old's paradise. "Can you copy what I do?" Joel...Published: Dec 10, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
WCC professor's work may be famous in fiction writing circles
Dean Tuck may one day write a book. But for now, you are more likely to find his work online. Or in journals. His grassroots celebrity may only be familiar to those in fiction writing circles. He has had...Published: Dec 10, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Crime of the week
On Aug. 22, Pamela Jackson reported a break-in had occurred at her residence in the 100 block of Dupont Circle in Goldsboro. Ms. Jackson reported approximately $1,000 worth of property stolen. Further investigation lead to warrants being secured against Joshua...Published: Dec 10, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Greenway construction begins
Construction on a new greenway system behind Bicycle World on Ash Street recently began and is set to be completed by January. "We should have it completed by the first of the year (2015)," Parks and Recreation Director Scott...Published: Dec 10, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Council names Allen pro tem
Chuck Allen has been named Goldsboro city council's next mayor pro tempore after a motion by Bill Broadaway at last week's city council work session was met with unanimous approval. Allen served previously as mayor pro tem for nearly...Published: Dec 10, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Four area schools make state 'best' list
Four area schools have made lists of the best high schools in North Carolina by Niche K-12, which reviews more than 120,000 K-12 schools. An online ranking and statistical forum founded in 2002 by Carnegie Mellon University, Niche has...Published: Dec 10, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story