Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Cancer victim's mom shaves head
For the first time Friday night, Morgan's Bar fell silent. Patrons flocked to the center room, ashing their cigarettes outside and gathering around to watch what was about to happen. The clock had struck midnight, and it was time...Published: May 5, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Food collection planned
Postal letter carriers hope to pick up more than just mail around Wayne County Saturday. This is the 21st year for the annual National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger food drive. The actual drive will be Saturday, but...Published: May 5, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Pickler will perform at air show
In her Red High Heels, Kellie Pickler will take the stage at this year's Wings Over Wayne air show at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. She is scheduled to perform after the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration on Saturday...Published: May 5, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Council says no to Internet cafe
Goldsboro City Council voted unanimously Monday to deny a conditional use permit to allow an Internet sweepstakes cafe on the north side of Spence Avenue between Ash Street and Cashwell Drive. City Manager Scott Stevens said an earlier discussion...Published: May 5, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Stewart to retire later this summer
Goldsboro Police Chief Jeff Stewart announced Monday he plans to retire later this summer. No official date has been set for Stewart to vacate the office he has held for the last three years. City Manager Scott Stevens said...Published: May 5, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Board to rebid project at GHS
The Wayne County Board of Education voted, albeit reluctantly, to proceed with rebidding a project to create a commons area at Goldsboro High School and also discussed an "emergency situation" with a hot water heater at North Drive Elementary...Published: May 5, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Cliffs of Neuse looking for 'pals'
Cliffs of the Neuse State Park is once again offering the opportunity for children to become Park Pals. The program is open to children ages 5 through 8 and is free. It runs for six weeks, from June 22 through...Published: May 5, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
New trail at Cliffs of Neuse
There's one more reason to visit the Cliffs of the Neuse State Park near Seven Springs -- a new trail is opening this month. The Lake Loop Trail will be open to hikers May 30. To celebrate, the park is...Published: May 5, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Mount Olive board proposes 5-cent property tax increase
MOUNT OLIVE -- A proposed $6.26 million budget that includes a 5-cent increase in the town's property tax rate was unveiled during Monday night's town board meeting. The proposal includes $3.5 million in the general fund, up from $3.13...Published: May 5, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story