Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Dunsmore sworn in
Wayne County Public Schools has a new superintendent. Dr. Michael Dunsmore, formerly superintendent of the Tyrrell County School system, was officially sworn in to the role this morning. At a special called meeting of the Board of Education the...Published: Jul 1, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Stewart retires
Investigator Bryant Canady, right, took up station behind the turntables Tuesday and served as disc jockey at the retirement party held for outgoing Goldsboro police Chief Jeff Stewart. Dignitaries from both the city and county, as well as friends,...Published: Jul 1, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
County mourns judge
The sudden death Tuesday morning of District Court Judge Tim Finan left the Wayne County Courthouse in shock and disbelief, but this morning the work goes on. Finan, 62, died of a heart attack at his home at about...Published: Jul 1, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Communities getting ready for July 4 festivities
This Fourth of July, you do not have to travel far for a top-flight fireworks show and Independence Day celebration. Consider heading to Mount Olive for an old-fashioned celebration with watermelon, hot dogs and a pickle train or, if...Published: Jul 1, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
'BIG STARS' shine
Olivia Lancaster is a big star. From her frilly socks to her dance moves everything about her is star quality. The 6-year-old actress has performed in "Cheaper by the Dozen" and the "Christmas Carol." Her director, Marie Ashley, laughs...Published: Jul 1, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Strike up the orchestra
Baritone Scott MacLeod is accompanied by the North Carolina Symphony as he narrates "Casey at the Bat" Tuesday night at the Paramount Theatre during the Independence Day Concerts in Your Community series....Published: Jul 1, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Red Cross announces Bloodmobile schedule
Here is the July blood drive schedule for the Wayne County chapter of the American Red Cross: * July 7 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Democko Chiropractic. * July 9 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Wayne...Published: Jul 1, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Fremont man charged in arson
A Fremont man wanted in Johnston County on outstanding warrants is being held in the Wayne County Detention Center today on charges of burglary and arson. Fred Thomas Russell, 52, 829 Lindell Road, is charged with first-degree burglary and...Published: Jul 1, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Crime of the week
On Monday, June 29, employees of the O'Reilly Auto Parts Store at 2400 E. Ash St. reported securing the business on June 28 at 9:20 p.m and when they returned the following morning, they discovered a damaged door and items...Published: Jul 1, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Board of Health announces winners of essay contest
More than three dozen students around Wayne County responded to this year's Teen Public Health Perspective Essay Contest, sponsored by the Wayne County Health Department. The Board of Health revamped the contest last year, with the former Abstinence Essay...Published: Jul 1, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story