Monday, July 20, 2015
Stray shots enter home on city street
A bullet lodged in the kitchen floor of a North Carolina Street residence Saturday was intended for someone else, according to a Goldsboro police report. The shots came from a passing vehicle at the nearby intersection of North George...Published: Jul 20, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Suspect facing sexual assault charges
A Seven Springs man is behind held in the Wayne County Detention Center under a $300,000 secured bond this morning after he was charged Friday with soliciting prostitution from a minor. The victim is a 13-year-old female. Aureo Antonio...Published: Jul 20, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Plane almost finished
The F-86 Sabre fighter jet that has been undergoing repair and refurbishing since February 2014 will return to downtown Goldsboro during the first three days of September. It will be placed on the north side of the East Ash...Published: Jul 20, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Occupancy tax up for vote
A bill that would implement a countywide 1 percent hotel occupancy tax is expected to pass its second and third readings today on the state House floor. The session begins at 7 p.m. The bill also would create a...Published: Jul 20, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Commission to eye $1.5M in spending
Wayne County commissioners Tuesday are expected to allocate more than $1.5 million for several projects, including nearly $1 million for the county's proposed $16 million agriculture/convention center. The meeting begins with an agenda briefing at 8 a.m. followed by...Published: Jul 20, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Summer reading program focus on superheroes
David-Allen Casey was ready. Dressed in a Hulk shirt, he sat at attention, waiting for Steele Memorial Library's first adult superhero program. He loves comic books and superheroes. The 13-year-old has been obsessed with them since he was in third...Published: Jul 20, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Vidant Home Health and Hospice recognized
GREENVILLE -- The home health portion of Vidant Home Health and Hospice has earned 4.5 stars for Home Health Quality of Patient Care through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Patients are admitted to home health with a referral...Published: Jul 20, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Art Buzz gives young artists a chance to develop skills
Four master artists sat in the Wine and Design shop on Cashwell Drive on Friday. They were preparing for their exhibit. Seen among the show was four of Van Gogh's "Starry Night," Matisse's "The Goldfish" and Monet's "Japanese Bridge." But...Published: Jul 20, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story