Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Joyner named county Teacher of the Year
Angela Joyner knew early on that she would become a teacher. Tuesday night, her heartfelt passion earned her another title -- Teacher of the Year. "I'm a Wayne County product -- I went to Brogden Primary, Brogden Junior High...Published: Aug 19, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Suspect charged in city murder
A Goldsboro man is in custody today charged with an open count of murder in connection with the Aug. 8 shooting death of Jerome Lavelle Barnes, 17, outside the Donel Express Mart at 508 E. Elm St. The investigation...Published: Aug 19, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Register of deeds announces retirement
Wayne County Register of Deeds Lois J. Mooring has announced her plans to retire effective Sept. 30, after nearly 11 years in that office. However, her career in and around the Wayne County Courthouse spans 41 years, beginning in...Published: Aug 19, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Cafeteria delayed
Students at Charles B. Aycock High School expecting a new cafeteria when school starts Aug. 24 will have to wait a little while longer, officials say. The school will open on schedule, but delays have forced the district to...Published: Aug 19, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Disc golf becoming popular
There is no country club. The greens are covered with pine needles. The fairways are in the woods. There is a large chance a child playing soccer on the 5th hole distracts you. On some holes, you have to tee...Published: Aug 19, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Girl Scouts name program director
North Carolina Coastal Pines has announced the appointment of Melissa Almodovar to the role of Program Director. Almodovar will be responsible for the new Girl Scout Mobile Program Vehicle and will be based at the Wilmington Service Center. "We...Published: Aug 19, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Crime of the Week
On Aug. 10, a representative of George Foss Auto Sales, located at 4310 U.S. 70 East reported securing the business on Aug. 7 at 4 p.m. and when employees returned to the business on August 10 at 7:15 a.m. they...Published: Aug 19, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Big Cat Kids Catfishing tournament this weekend
Desmond Vaughn is very patient. He stands on a dock with two poles before him. He's still too young for a fishing license, but he watches the lake with a practiced eye. The 13-year-old is silent as he waits for...Published: Aug 19, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story