Wednesday, May 13, 2015
They're here: Air Force's precision flying team arrives with a roar
Mac Faircloth pulled his car over in the Wilber's Barbecue parking lot. "I thought it was them," he said, craning his neck skyward. The insignia on the bottom of the jet was unmistakable. The Thunderbirds had arrived. More than 100,000...Published: May 13, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Want to see the Thunderbirds fly?
The United States Air Force's Thunderbirds will perform Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. An autograph session for all the aerial acts will follow the Thunderbirds shows each day at 3 p.m....Published: May 13, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Car enthusiasts to be on 'American Pickers'
The History Channel's "American Pickers" show will air an episode featuring Pikeville's Collier Motors AMC tonight at 9 p.m. The episode is called "Hard Rain is Gonna Fall." The antique show hosts Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz -- self-described...Published: May 13, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Local rail travel affected
Amtrak officials this morning said that trains would continue to operate through North Carolina today, but that northbound traffic would terminate at Philadelphia. An Amtrak train headed to New York City derailed and crashed Tuesday night in Philadelphia. The southbound...Published: May 13, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Eighth annual Sportsman's Giveaway will feature grand prize of $10,000
DUDLEY -- Arrington and Dudley fire departments will sponsor their eighth annual Sportsman's Giveaway Saturday, May 23, beginning at 11 a.m. at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. Each $25 ticket has a chance to win one of 37 prizes with...Published: May 13, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Swimming for the win
Robert Kendall pushes off for his 50-meter backstroke in the Wayne County Senior Games. The swimming events were held at the Family Y Tuesday. Robert's younger brother, Richard, is a member of the aquatic team at the Y. "It's...Published: May 13, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Mount Olive Area Heart Walk shatters record by raising more than $40,000
MOUNT OLIVE -- The 2014 Mount Olive Area Heart Walk generated $40,633 for the American Heart Association, well over its goal of $25,000, and marking the first $40,000 year ever. Last year's event, held Oct. 18, also set a...Published: May 13, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Mt. Olive Pickle reorganizes leadership
MOUNT OLIVE -- Rapid growth in the Mt. Olive Pickle Co. is playing a role in changes in the company's organizational structure and management team. Bill Bryan, has served as the president and CEO for the past 25 years,...Published: May 13, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Man suffers serious injuries in fall
MOUNT OLIVE -- A 35-year-old Mount Olive man is in critical condition at Vidant Hospital in Greenville after he suffered a serious head injury Sunday afternoon after apparently falling off his bicycle. Roderick Devon Leach, 218 S. Center St.,...Published: May 13, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Crime of the Week
On May 7 the Goldsboro Police Department responded to the 100 block of Oxford Boulevard regarding a break-in at a residence. The victim reported that he left his residence secure on May 1 and when he returned on May 7...Published: May 13, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Flushing program to begin Sunday
The City of Goldsboro Public Works Department will begin its annual unidirectional water line flushing program on Sunday, May 17, at 10 p.m. Crews will be flushing lines from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. daily, except on Fridays and...Published: May 13, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story