Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Shoppers hit stores to prepare for icy days
The bread was gone. The bacon was gone. And the winter weather isn't over yet. While school children were still snug in their bed, celebrating the snow day, the staff of Carlie C's showed up before 7 a.m. to...Published: Feb 17, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Can you help Meals on Wheels?
Many of the Meals on Wheels volunteers are elderly themselves, and some could be a little unsure in the current weather conditions. Director Brownie Doss said she could use some additional volunteers -- particularly younger adults -- who are...Published: Feb 17, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
City police looking into break-ins at local store
The Goldsboro Police Department is investigating the fourth break-in in a two-month span at the Maxway retail store located at 125 S. Center St. in downtown Goldsboro. The most recent break-in took place Sunday at 2:04 a.m. According to...Published: Feb 17, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Rain, sleet, snow, ice, repeat; Wayne County stops as winter hits
Wayne County was covered by a half inch of ice this morning as residents woke up to a scene out of the Disney movie "Frozen," but the county dodged the worst of the freezing rain that struck counties to...Published: Feb 17, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
City to buy club
Goldsboro is now a couple of steps away from owning its very own country club. After little discussion, members of the Goldsboro City Council voted yes on the motion to purchase the Goldsboro Country Club with the hopes of...Published: Feb 17, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Goldsboro man arrested Friday on drug charges
A Goldsboro man faces charges of drug trafficking following a traffic stop Friday on U.S. 70 East. Marquil Jamel Brodie, 29, 715 First St., is charged with trafficking cocaine by possession and trafficking cocaine by transport, according to a...Published: Feb 17, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Local programs deal with weather
Meals on Wheels deliveries were interrupted today because of the inclement weather, with officials hopeful the service will resume on Wednesday. Offices at WAGES, or Wayne Action Group for Economic Solvency, which houses Meals on Wheels, were closed today....Published: Feb 17, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Lenten services begin this week and run until April 1
The Community Lenten services begin this week and will continue over the weeks leading up to Easter. The annual event is led by CLIFF, Clergy Living In Faith and Fellowship, the local ministers association. They take place each Wednesday...Published: Feb 17, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Chamber of Commerce announces new app
In an effort to provide more value to its members while increasing service to the community, the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce has announced "'MyChamberApp," a smart phone application that highlights members, helps prospects find you and makes it easier...Published: Feb 17, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story