WCSO to move location for gun purchase permits

Citing security concerns, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office will no longer be issuing handgun purchase permits out of its annex office at U.S. 117 North Bypass. Approved permits from now on will only be handed out at the Sheriff's Office...

Published: Feb 16, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story

Watching for ice

Between a quarter to a half an inch of ice could blanket Wayne County before a winter storm moves across the area later today and into Tuesday morning. A winter storm warning is in effect from 4 p.m. today...

Published: Feb 16, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story

County weighs funds for jail

Capital project ordinances for a new misdemeanant jail and an agriculture center are expected to be adopted by Wayne County commissioners when they meet Tuesday. The ordinance for the detention center would cover fiscal budget years 2014-15 and 2015-16,...

Published: Feb 16, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story

Opening day set for sporting goods store

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery and former East Carolina and pro quarterback David Garrard will be at the new Dick's Sporting Goods this coming weekend when it celebrates the grand opening of its new Goldsboro store. Dick's Sporting...

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Robbery assault at Sids

The Goldsboro Police Department is investigating a report of a robbery and assault that allegedly took place at a local strip club Thursday. The robbery took place at Sid's Show Girls, 1931 N. William St., the report said. According to...

Published: Feb 16, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story