Meetings planned to weigh future of schools

The new superintendent of Wayne County Public Schools wants to meet with parents and community members toward developing a strategic plan for the district. Dr. Michael Dunsmore, who took over the role July 1, told the school board he...

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Two killed in moped accident

A moped driver and passenger struck from behind on U.S. 264 near mile marker 58 in Greene County died Wednesday, according to a N.C. State Highway Patrol press release. The wreck happened at approximately 7:30 a.m. N.C. State Highway...

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Inmate released, then charged in new robbery attempt

A Goldsboro man released from the Wayne County Jail on Tuesday found himself right back in jail Wednesday after allegedly attempting to commit a robbery in front of the courthouse. A Wayne County Sheriff's Office deputy who serves as...

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Public hearing set for county hotel occupancy tax

A new countywide 1 percent hotel occupancy tax is expected to go into effect on Dec. 1. But before that happens, Wayne County commissioners have a laundry list of housekeeping chores. The plan is to have everything ready for...

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Back to business

Traffic at the Wayne County Fairgrounds has picked up considerably over the past few days as the return of dry weather is bringing people out to the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair. But after days of heavy rain that either...

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Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair winners

Salute to Senior Citizens Youngest Grandparent: Joyce Murdock, Goldsboro Oldest Senior Citizen: Winston Best, LaGrange Most Children: Jean Hoke, Goldsboro Most Recent Grandparent: Gloria Neal, Goldsboro Most Grandchildren: Helen Sims, Goldsboro Most Great Grandchildren: Louise Holland, Dudley Married Longest to...

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