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Accident on Ash Street cuts power to two schools early today

A single-vehicle wreck on East Ash Street near Oak Forest Road knocked out power in the area when a driver lost control of his vehicle and struck a utility pole early this morning. Residents, businesses and two local schools...

New traffic pattern along eastern portion of U.S. 70

Commuters traveling into and out of Wayne County from Lenoir County will have noticed a new traffic pattern along U.S. Highway 70 since last Friday. N.C. Department of Transportation officials said the shift -- part of the U.S. 70...

Waiting for takeoff

4th Fighter Wing Commander Col. Mark Slocum describes the feeling of g-force to Staff Sgt. Amanda Armenti, left, and Senior Airman Andrea Spanjer, right, during a tour of the 333rd Fighter Squadron Wednesday evening. The impromptu tour happened after...

One-stop voting begins in September

One-stop early voting hours have been set by the Wayne County Board of Elections for the Oct. 6 Goldsboro municipal primary. The days and hours are: Thursday, Sept. 24, and Friday, Sept. 25 and Monday, Sept. 28 through Friday, Oct....

Restaurant plans expansion

Beginning in December, Ed's Southern Food and Spirits will look a little different to patrons of the restaurant. The eatery, which opened its doors at 105 N. Center St. last October, is expanding laterally into the old Goldsboro Pharmacy...

Pastor enthused about his new 'hive'

The Rev. Colby Leonard ministers like the beekeeper he is. He stands behind the "hive" of Daniels Memorial United Methodist Church and allows his parishioners to fly about as he works in the background. The 26-year-old, bow tie wearing pastor...