Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Veterans cemetery still on schedule
The new program manager for the N.C. Division of Veterans Affairs revealed more details on the county's new veterans' cemetery during a speech to a local civic group Tuesday. James Woodard discussed the progress of the project with the...Published: Jun 24, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Kiwanis Club's train marks 60 years in operation
"You must yell and scream when entering the tunnel." It's in the rules. The Kiwanis train has brought fun to Herman Park for the past 60 years. Some children refer to the shiny blue engine as Thomas the Train,...Published: Jun 24, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Plant's coal ash pits on Duke's agenda
Five coal ash pits near the H.F. Lee Plant in Goldsboro are among the dozens of site across the state slated for excavation, Duke Energy announced Tuesday. The company announced workers will remove the contents of each pit and...Published: Jun 24, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Business credit card stolen; $29L in false charges
The Goldsboro Police Department is investigating a series of fraudulent charges to a credit card number stolen from the Daniels and Daniels Construction Co. The amount of charges uncovered so far exceeds $29,708. Maj. Anthony Carmon said the card...Published: Jun 24, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Southern Wayne to celebrate 50 years
Southern Wayne High School will soon celebrate a big milestone -- the Big 5-0. Opened in 1965, its first graduating class was the following spring. To mark the occasion, staff and alumni are preparing for a banner year of...Published: Jun 24, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
New school educates citizens on government
Blondine Knelsen wanted to know more about her government. The Brazil native says she is fascinated by the workings of the city departments. "I believe in being a good citizen and good community person," she said. So she enrolled...Published: Jun 24, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Crime of the Week
On June 22, David Coley reported he was sitting on his front porch which is located in the 700 block of North Claiborne Street at approximately 7:50 p.m. when he was approached by two black males and ordered to "Give...Published: Jun 24, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story