Thursday, January 8, 2015
Shelter will open tonight
Due to the bitterly cold weather, the Salvation Army will continue to keep its shelter open through Saturday for anyone needing a warm place to stay. The shelter opened at 6 p.m. Wednesday and closed at 9 a.m. today, said...Published: Jan 8, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Local chef has a knife in the fight in Raleigh
Chelsi Hogue wants to leave her mark on Goldsboro. The executive chef at Ed's Southern Food and Spirits thrives in the pressure and chaos of the kitchen. In the first few months at the location on Center Street, Chelsi...Published: Jan 8, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Death row inmate questions evidence
New evidence could potentially exonerate a man who has been on death row for nearly 10 years after a Wayne County jury convicted him in 2005 of the 2002 kidnapping, rape and murder of 5-year-old Precious Ebony Whitfield. Eric...Published: Jan 8, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Wood: County needs plan for facilities
Wayne County has made progress in its capital facilities needs, such as the jail, but a master facilities plan is still needed to provide a prioritized guide, County Manager George Wood said. "A year ago we didn't know where...Published: Jan 8, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Two face charges in gun thefts
CALYPSO -- Two of the three men responsible for the breaking, entering and theft of 73 guns from Calypso Wholesale in the early morning hours of Sept. 27 have been arrested, authorities say. A third suspect, Cruise Dion Scott,...Published: Jan 8, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Traffic stop leads to drug charges
A Goldsboro man is charged with selling marijuana after a traffic stop conducted by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office Aggressive Crime Enforcement Team Jan. 3. James Christopher Smith, 24, of 302 Sherwood Circle is charged with possession with intent...Published: Jan 8, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Community rallies to help Fulghum family
MOUNT OLIVE -- The community has been "gracious" in its support in advance of Friday night's fundraiser for George Fulghum and his family, said Lynn Williams. Mrs. Williams, one of the event organizers, said now it is important that...Published: Jan 8, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story