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Student picked for NASA program

Craig Bennett II has always loved space. This May, he is one large step closer to exploring the final frontier. The Wayne Community College student has been selected to travel to NASA's Johnson Space Center this spring to participate...

Work proceeds on new veterans cemetery

"Is this where the veterans cemetery is being built?" a man shouts from a car that has just stopped in front of Bill Royall of Daniels and Daniels Construction Co. "Yes sir," Royall replies. The driver and passenger look...

Crime of the week

On Wednesday, Dec. 17, at approximately 2:50 p.m. the Goldsboro Police Department responded to Wells Fargo Bank at 605 N. Berkeley Blvd. regarding an armed robbery. Employees and patrons of the bank reported a black male entered the bank with...

Council eyeing device to track shots

Technological improvements for the Goldsboro Police Department and future projects and concerns for the city's Public Works Department dominated the first day of the City Council's retreat. The retreat was held at the Wayne County Museum, starting Tuesday. Police...

Fremont committee reviews logo

FREMONT -- The Fremont Small Town Economic Prosperity committee viewed potential options for the new town logo at Tuesday night's meeting. None of the options met with approval. STEP chairman Keith Spivey said he would be open to feedback,...

Northeast Elementary wins Battle of the Books

Northeast Elementary School students won the recent Elementary Battle of the Books competition for Wayne County Public Schools. Nearly 70 students in grades 3-5 from 12 elementary schools competed for the title. The annual quiz bowl style competition encourages...

All-County Band Festival will be Thursday

Wayne County Public Schools will hold its annual 2015 All-County Band Festival on Thursday at 7 p.m. at Dillard Middle School. More than 105 band members representing middle and high school bands will join together to showcase their instrumental...