Illness forces school to cancel day's classes

Classes in the Lower School at Wayne Country Day School were canceled today after a 24-hour stomach bug made its way through the student roster. "It comes on quickly and it goes quickly, but we can't afford for kids...

Published: Jan 30, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story

Law allows schools to sue over funding

Any effort to repeal the state law allowing boards of education to sue a county over school funding is not expected to generate much momentum in the General Assembly this session, state Rep. Jimmy Dixon said. "Repealing that is...

Published: Jan 30, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story

Magical courage - 2015 Relay for Life kickoff

Anna Beth Sanderson's necklaces hang below her waist when she puts them on. The colorful, mismatched beads on the strands tell a story. Each is a battle and a triumph. On Thursday night at the Relay for Life 2015...

Published: Jan 30, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story

Photography show at UMO gallery

MOUNT OLIVE -- The University of Mount Olive will host the photography exhibit, "Running from Bogeys and Chasing Birdies," in the Teresa Pelt Grubbs Art Gallery during the month of February. The show will display photographs by Jackie Kirby,...

Published: Jan 30, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story

Suspect being sought in residential break-in

One man is in custody and another on the loose as the Goldsboro Police Department investigates a residential break-in that took place Wednesday on West Lockhaven Drive. The break-in took place between 8:45 a.m. and 11:35 p.m., Sgt. Jeremy...

Published: Jan 30, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story