Failed escape

Four inmates caught trying to escape Sunday afternoon from the Wayne County Detention Center are now in "segregated confinement" after jail personnel foiled their plans. The attempted escape was first noticed at about 1:30 p.m., the Sheriff's Office said....

Published: Feb 3, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story

School board talks violence, districts

A Wayne County Board of Education member clarified that he meets the requirements to serve -- even though he spends part of his time in New Jersey -- at Monday night's board meeting. Board member Dr. Dwight Cannon used...

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Black History Month events planned at Johnston Community College

SMITHFIELD -- There are several events that will be held at Johnston Community College in celebration of black history. The events were coordinated by the JCC Black History Committee. The events that are planned are: * Friday, Feb. 6...

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McClenny earns G. Edgar Summerlin Award

MOUNT OLIVE -- Charlie McClenny has spent most of his life being a firefighter. But he never expected to be the recipient of the G. Edgar Summerlin Award, which declares him the 2015 Firefighter of the Year. "It was...

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Another PD debate

A city resident asked Goldsboro City Council Monday night to ask the city's police department to pursue a national certification, which he said he believes would not only improve the department's relations with the community, but would also hold...

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