Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Couple sought in connection with break-ins
A Goldsboro couple wanted for numerous breaking and entering and larceny cases that took place both in Goldsboro and across Wayne County are believed to be on the move, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office said. A press release issued...Published: Feb 4, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Pikeville commissioners fill board seat
PIKEVILLE -- The Pikeville Board of Commissioners appointed a resident of the Collingwood subdivision to fill a vacant seat on the board at its meeting on Monday. Commissioner Robert Hooks nominated Steve West to serve in the seat recently...Published: Feb 4, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Cheering them on
Martie Saylors has devoted the past 28 years of her career in Wayne County Public Schools to improving the quality of life for physically challenged students. It may be a Down syndrome child lacking muscle tone, helping him graduate...Published: Feb 4, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
County OKs 911 study
Wayne County commissioners moved a step closer to a new 911 emergency center Tuesday, approving a call for an architectural and feasibility study for a new or renovated facility. They also entered into a contract with Mission Critical Partners...Published: Feb 4, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Man is robbed on street at 9 a.m.
A Goldsboro man on his way to the downtown Postal Service office Tuesday morning was robbed at gunpoint, according to a Goldsboro police report. The incident took place in the 300 block of East Walnut Street at 9:20 a.m. According...Published: Feb 4, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Eight WCPS educators earn board certification
Wayne County Public Schools has eight new National Board Certified teachers and counselors, bringing the district total to 148. The Board of Education recognized the latest employees with this distinction at its Monday night meeting. National Board Certification is...Published: Feb 4, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Having a garden translates into delicious, practical recipes
Zucchini chocolate chip cookies, vegetarian chili and celebratory foods like pan de muerto all have one thing in common and that is those ingredients can come from someone in Wayne County's garden or a local farm. The Wayne County Reads...Published: Feb 4, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Silver stolen from Dudley home
A case valued at $1,000 and another worth four times as much were allegedly "smuggled" out of a Dudley man's home, according to a Wayne County Sheriff's report. Michael Patrick McKay, 51, of Lake Avenue, told deputies he allowed...Published: Feb 4, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Spring Creek Pageant will feature five contestants
The 8th Miss Spring Creek Scholarship Pageant will be held at Byrd Assembly Hall in Mount Olive at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Advance tickets may be purchased...Published: Feb 4, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Presentation highlights need to maintain sustainable food source
There is no such thing as cheap food. Not even on the dollar menu. Somebody is paying somewhere to subsidize the cost of food traded globally, and more often than not that payment is not monetary. It is in...Published: Feb 4, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Crime of the week
On Saturday, Jan. 24, employees of the Longhorn Business Center located at 1716 U.S. Highway 117 South reported that at approximately 8:30 p.m. two male suspects came into the business with full face masks and demanded money from the patrons...Published: Feb 4, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story