Thursday, June 4, 2015
Thieves try to rob business, then move on to another
After a failed attempt to rob one Internet sweepstakes establishment, three armed black males struck another gaming business successfully, injuring one employee in the process. The men first attempted to enter the Longhorn's Business Center -- formerly Teasers strip club...Published: Jun 4, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Train hits car; 1 dead
A CSX train collided with a vehicle at the intersection of Talton Road and North Center Street in Mount Olive Wednesday afternoon, resulting in the death of the driver of the car. A preliminary investigation has determined the driver...Published: Jun 4, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Girl, 11, hit by car in Duplin
MOUNT OLIVE -- An 11-year-old girl is in critical condition after being struck by car while riding her bicycle late Monday afternoon on Norwood Ezzell Road southeast of Mount Olive in Duplin County. Emily Craft was riding her bicycle...Published: Jun 4, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Tyndall receives full ride at Duke
Eastern Wayne High School senior Cullen Tyndall has received a full ride to attend Duke University in the fall. The Benjamin N. Duke Scholarship pays expenses for four years of study at Duke, and is valued at more than...Published: Jun 4, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Circus is in town
Julliet Carballo, 14, a member of the Walker International Events circus, reveals to Haley Carr, 10, of Faison her freshly painted tiger face before the start of the show at the Wayne County Fairgrounds on Tuesday evening....Published: Jun 4, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Lewis earns scholarship to N.C. State
Rosewood High School senior Sara Lewis has earned a Park Scholarship to attend N.C. State University in the fall. Considered one of the most prestigious undergraduate merit scholarship programs in the nation, the scholarship program pays expenses for four...Published: Jun 4, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
One dies in N.C. 581 crash
A man, who has not yet been identified, died Wednesday in a single-vehicle wreck off N.C. Highway 581 North. Little River Fire Chief Mike Aycock said the driver of a Ford Ranger was killed when his vehicle went off...Published: Jun 4, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Arrest made in shooting on Poplar Street
One man is in jail and other suspects are being sought after a shootout on Poplar Street Wednesday. A passenger car was caught in the crossfire but no injuries have been reported. "They missed each other and struck another...Published: Jun 4, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
WorkKeys test dates set throughout June
The WorkKeys(r) tests for the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) will be offered at Wayne Community College three times in June in Wayne County. The Wayne Occupational Readiness Keys for Success (WORKS) program will provide testing sessions at 12:30 to...Published: Jun 4, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Pikeville man charged
A Pikeville man is charged with manufacturing methamphetamines and selling the drug out of his home on Buggy Drive, according to a Wayne County Sheriff's Office press release. Thomas Wayne Hinson, 49, 167 E. Buggy St., is charged with manufacturing...Published: Jun 4, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Care Center to host 5K run this Saturday
Wayne Pregnancy Care Center will host its first annual Heroes Run for Life 5K run and one-mile walk this Saturday. The fundraiser will be held at Walnut Creek, with registration at 7 a.m. followed by the run/walk at 8....Published: Jun 4, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Police charge man with multiple counts of breaking and entering
The Goldsboro Police Department has upped the charges on a homeless man patrol officers caught in the act of breaking into cars at the Gold City Motors car lot on east Ash Street Monday night. Sammy Braswell, 34, streets...Published: Jun 4, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story