Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Shooting victim sought aid at school
The Goldsboro police have identified the victim of a shooting that resulted in a lockdown at St. Mary Catholic School about 2 p.m. today. Early reports indicated the shooting took place near the school, but Goldsboro police said the shooting...Published: Nov 18, 2015 3:16 PM Full Story
GPAC officials identify felons
Add 10 names to the list of violent offenders notified by the Goldsboro Partners Against Crime program. GPAC aims to reduce violence in the city by offering convicted felons a chance to clean up their act or face longer...Published: Nov 18, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Fire destroys home
A kitchen fire quickly got out of control in a home at 218 Winslow Circle on Tuesday, severely damaging the structure and sending one resident to the hospital with smoke inhalation. The fire started at about noon. According to...Published: Nov 18, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
City Council tables historic guidelines for downtown
The Goldsboro City Council pulled a vote on new historic district guidelines from its agenda on Monday night after some discussion of the proposed regulations. During the council's work session, council members voted unanimously to remove the approval of...Published: Nov 18, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
County is not buying building
Wayne County commissioners have reversed their decision to spend $640,000 to purchase an empty commercial building at 2803 Cashwell Drive to house the county's expanded 911E call center. Commissioners approved the deal Nov. 3, contingent on ensuring that the...Published: Nov 18, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Y's Men to offer help to families
The Y's Men program at Goldsboro Family Y will have an event Dec. 13 from 4 to 8 p.m. to serve local families not receiving assistance from anywhere else for Christmas. The program provides gift cards, food and other...Published: Nov 18, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Sugarfoot to raise money for charities
A fundraiser/dance for local charities is just the kind of thing Mike "Shagdaddy" Overman would have wanted to be part of, say organizers of the Saturday event in his honor. "Mike was a Sugarfoot Shag Club member for many, many...Published: Nov 18, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
State of the Military highlights relationship of SJAFB, community
The Military Affairs Committee of the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to supporting the efforts of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base which ultimately supports the community, MAC Chairman Julie Daniels said. "Our mission is to maintain and...Published: Nov 18, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
University celebrates 64 years
MOUNT OLIVE -- The University of Mount Olive celebrated 64 years of providing Christian higher education at it annual Founders Day Worship Service on Tuesday. The event featured a conversation between Rose M. Raper, former first lady of Mount...Published: Nov 18, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Crime of the week
On Monday, Nov. 9, at approximately 1:15 p.m. Goldsboro police officers were dispatched to 700 National Drive in Goldsboro regarding a subject being shot. Officer s arrived at the residence and found Bryan Oneil Moore, 28, deceased from a gunshot...Published: Nov 18, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story