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Friday, January 23, 2015

Two hunters rescued after boat capsizes

Search and rescue teams were called in early this morning after a boat capsized in the Neuse River off Ferry Bridge Road, throwing two duck hunters into the water. The men were able to swim to safety but were...

Contestants will compete for crown

Miss Goldsboro 2015 will be crowned Saturday night at the Paramount Theatre. Seven contestants will vie for the title, with three others competing in the Outstanding Teen category. Tickets for the pageant, which starts at 7 p.m., are currently...

Chamber of Commerce stuns 2015 Cornerstone Award recipient Emily Weil

Emily Weil's first thought when she saw the photograph of herself projected onto the large screen at the Walnut Creek Country Club was where in the world had someone been able to find it. "It was total amazement," she...

Council tables plan for complex

Just as quickly as plans for an affordable housing complex in downtown Goldsboro were proposed to city leaders, the plans have been canceled -- at least for now. After an outcry of mixed responses to the project rattled through...

shoe designer dies

Shoe designer Vince Camuto, Nine West co-founder, dies at 78 Eds: Raises reference to Camuto being Nine West Group co-founder. Adds details to headlines. Legendary women's footwear designer Vince Camuto, who co-founded shoe company Nine West Group, has died...