Literacy Fair set for April 18

Wayne County residents can join millions of youths internationally for a day of service on April 18 for the Literacy Connections of Wayne County's third annual Wayne County Literacy Fair. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2...

Published: Apr 3, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story

Hippity hoppity, Easter eggs aplenty

Brandon Stokes was terrified. The 2-year-old wrapped his arms around his mother, Brittany Ashford, and closed his eyes tightly. "Mom, I'm scared," he said. Brandon did not want to see the Easter Bunny at the Parks and Recreation Egg Hunt...

Published: Apr 3, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story

Bill to change hotel use tax is filed

RALEIGH -- A bill authorizing up to a 1 percent increase in Goldsboro's hotel occupancy tax passed its first reading in the state House of Representatives on Thursday and was referred to the House Finance Committee. If approved, the...

Published: Apr 3, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story

DNA tests are back, but not a final ruling

The results of a court-ordered DNA analysis of several pieces of evidence collected by Wayne County investigators more than a decade ago brought the legal team of a convicted murderer one step closer to having what they consider a...

Published: Apr 3, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story