Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Kitchen blaze starts while woman sleeps
A Goldsboro man might have saved his home and family Tuesday by using a fire extinguisher to douse flames that started in his kitchen, the Goldsboro Fire Department said. No one was injured. "The resident emptied his fire extinguisher on...Published: Feb 11, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Is this the winner?
Dean Hilburn rings up a customer for Powerball tickets this morning at Save More on Ash Street. With a jackpot of $485 million, Hilburn says he has seen an increase in sales of tickets, especially people who don't play...Published: Feb 11, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Man charged with stalking woman
A Goldsboro man finds himself in the Wayne County Jail where he is held without bond today on charges of stalking after chasing a woman all around the city Monday night, according to a Goldsboro police report. Jonathan Seaman,...Published: Feb 11, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Three students from WCPS win first place
Three Wayne County Public Schools students won first place awards in the Southeast Regional Science Fair, held last weekend at UNC-Wilmington. A Charles B. Aycock High School student also received special recognition promoting female participation in science-related fields. Following...Published: Feb 11, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Man, 59, will face marijuana charges
A Goldsboro man faces drug trafficking charges following a joint investigation conducted back in January by the Goldsboro/Wayne County Drug Squad, the Goldsboro Police Department's Selective Enforcement Unit, Housing Unit and A Shift Patrol division. According to a press...Published: Feb 11, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Fair wins coveted award at convention
DUDLEY -- The Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair won four awards, including the coveted Image Award, during the recent N.C. Association of Agricultural Fairs Convention. The 2014 edition of the fair also brought home the Agriculture, Media and Youth awards....Published: Feb 11, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Crime of the week
On Jan. 23, a 43-year-old female reported that while shopping at the Walmart at 2908 U.S. Highway 70 West, her wallet was stolen from her purse. Further investigation lead to warrants being secured for the following persons: Shanita Fryae,...Published: Feb 11, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Brogden student chosen to attend summer program
An eighth-grade student at Brogden Middle School was one of six students in the state chosen to attend a summer enrichment program at a North Carolina college or university. Jonathan Vasquez will receive a $1,000 Middle School Summer Enrichment...Published: Feb 11, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Man forces his way into home
A Goldsboro man called police early this morning to report a burglary after a man forced his way in to his home while he was there. Just what the intruder took, however, remains unclear. Jeremy Lavale Faison, 35, 401...Published: Feb 11, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Food and farming
Reconnecting with the land and finding ways to grow and distribute fresh food locally was the focus of a panel discussion Tuesday night at the Wayne County Museum. The event was part of the ongoing series of events associated...Published: Feb 11, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story