Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Former commissioner: Present case to commission to protect funding
A former county commissioner schooled the WATCH board on how to secure continued funding from the current commission -- stand firm on the agency's value to the county and stay away from their cameras. Jack Best, District 6 representative...Published: Feb 18, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Suspect faces more charges in $8,400 theft
A LaGrange man already jailed for breaking and entering and fraud earlier this month now faces additional charges of larceny after taking more than $8,400 in property from a Princeton residence, a Wayne County Sheriff's Office press release said....Published: Feb 18, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
The big shiver
The truck drivers who deliver fuel to homes and the technicians who bring frozen heating units back to life have been perhaps the most popular people in Wayne County over the past few days. And they can expect that...Published: Feb 18, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
No serious accidents from ice
The number of accidents reported on city and county roads spiked only slightly over the last two days as Goldsboro and Wayne County have been inundated with ice and frigid temperatures. The state Highway Patrol responded to 24 calls...Published: Feb 18, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Council approves ordinance update
The Goldsboro City Council unanimously passed its consent agenda Monday night, meaning a few budget amendments were passed and an update to Chapter 91 the city's code of ordinances was passed. Chapter 91 of the city's code of ordinances...Published: Feb 18, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Crime of the week
On Feb. 15, a representative of the Maxway located at 125 S. Center St. reported the fourth break-in at this place of business since December 2014. In all incident reports, the suspect stole television sets, DVD players and a heater....Published: Feb 18, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
UMO names Assembly Hall in honor of Hazel Kornegay
MOUNT OLIVE -- Years ago Billy Kornegay walked across the floor in the old Mount Olive High School auditorium to receive his diploma. Sunday afternoon he walked across that same floor to join family, friends and the University of...Published: Feb 18, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Police find man in utility closet
A United States Air Force member assigned to the 4th Civil Engineering Squadron at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base is charged with breaking and entering Feb. 13 after Goldsboro police found him intoxicated in another man's utility closet outside...Published: Feb 18, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story