Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Train collides with vehicle; one dead
One person is confirmed dead after a train struck a Jeep Liberty in Mount Olive around 3:05 p.m. today. Antonio Demarco Davis, 27, of Mount Olive was killed at the intersection of Talton Avenue and North Center Street, Mount Olive...Published: Jun 3, 2015 5:33 PM Full Story
County to give WATCH $110K
Wayne County commissioners Tuesday afternoon reversed course on defunding WATCH (Wayne Action Teams for Community Health), voting unanimously instead to cut its funding request in half to $110,000. But the funding came with a warning: WATCH should not count...Published: Jun 3, 2015 1:47 PM Full Story
13 are charged in drug roundup
A six-month undercover investigation into drug dealing on the streets of Mount Olive culminated in a sweeping raid Tuesday morning. Twelve of 18 suspects were apprehended after search warrants were served simultaneously on two separate locations during Operation: Clean...Published: Jun 3, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Two men shot overnight in Goldsboro
The Goldsboro Police Department is working to identify the person responsible for shooting two people at the intersection of South George and West Pine streets Tuesday night. One of the victims also fled the scene and remains unidentified. Reginald...Published: Jun 3, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
GPD: Break-ins being solved slowly
Despite being down 15 percent from 2014, the Goldsboro Police Department said Monday the close proximity of recent cases to one another makes the number of residential and motor vehicle break-ins to-date this year seem higher. Several investigations are...Published: Jun 3, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Six seniors awarded scholarship money
Six seniors in Wayne County Public Schools have been awarded Emmet and Mary Robinson Trust Fund Scholarships. The trust fund was set up by the Robinsons for students in the local public high schools. It is based on need...Published: Jun 3, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Norwayne teacher, students produce, publish two books
Michelle Rutledge did not set out to create another Hemingway or Maya Angelou. She simply wanted to encourage her sixth-grade language arts students to take more of an interest in reading and writing. A bulletin board in the back...Published: Jun 3, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
One stroke at a time
Things are heating up at the Arts Council of Wayne County this summer. On Friday, stop by the Arts Council for the grand opening of the Art Alley. The ribbon cutting on the "First Friday" will open the brick alley....Published: Jun 3, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Commission adds signs, cuts library
Wayne County Commissioner Joe Daughtery has a reputation for budget slashing. Tuesday afternoon while wielding his budget ax, he asked for something to be added -- $32,000 in signs welcoming travelers to Wayne County. Minutes after commissioners unanimously approved...Published: Jun 3, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Wayne County Public Schools leader runs last board meeting
Monday night marked the interim superintendent's last meeting with the Board of Education. Dr. Sandra McCullen was appointed to the role Dec. 1 by her predecessor, Dr. Steven Taylor, who retired. Mrs. McCullen is closing out a 42-year career...Published: Jun 3, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Suspects sought in 12 city break-ins
The Goldsboro Police Department is investigating a series of motor vehicle break-ins discovered in the West Haven community early Saturday morning. As many as 10 vehicles had one or more windows smashed out with a pry tool, according to...Published: Jun 3, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story