Suspect attempts to rob local hotel

A Goldsboro man faces three felony charges after a failed attempt at a robbery at the Serena Inn early Sunday morning. Police say the suspect took the hotel owner's gun from him and tried to rob him before a...

Published: Jun 15, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story

It's a heat wave

Dangerous record high temperatures are expected to reach triple digits today and Tuesday with the searing heat made even more insufferable by the stifling humidity that makes the air feel even hotter. Wayne County residents are being urged to...

Published: Jun 15, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story

Area evacuated

A city crew working on a sewer line severed a gas line early this morning forcing the evacuation of Goldsboro City Hall and several adjacent businesses, the Goldsboro Fire Department said. No injuries were reported. The initial call came...

Published: Jun 15, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story

County eyes naming highway after Kerr

As one of the most powerful members of the North Carolina General Assembly, the late John Kerr III championed improvement to state infrastructure including the U.S. 70 Goldsboro Bypass now under construction. Tuesday morning Wayne County commissioners will consider...

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City Council to discuss demolitions

The Goldsboro City Council will cover about 20 items at tonight's work session and regularly scheduled council meeting -- everything from demolition of dilapidated houses to a proposed new solar farm. The discussion of the solar farm is one...

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