Sunday, December 20, 2015
Class of 2015
MOUNT OLIVE -- Saturday's brisk weather was a far cry from what Kiera Murray is used to at her home in West Palm Beach, Fla. But she and her family didn't appear to mind as they hugged, took photos...Published: Dec 20, 2015 3:05 AM Full Story
Man shot at Pinewood Square
What appears to have been a long running dispute Saturday morning erupted into gunfire that left one man with a gunshot wound to his chest.. Police said that Alexander Ricky Shaw, 22, of 405 Cardinal Drive, was shot with...Published: Dec 20, 2015 3:05 AM Full Story
Couple guilty of federal crimes
A couple from LaGrange now face up to 60 and 50 respective years in prison after a federal jury convicted them each of defrauding the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs of millions of dollars in government contracts. The couple...Published: Dec 20, 2015 3:05 AM Full Story
State, local government offices to close for Christmas and New Year
State offices will be closed Dec. 23 through 25 and on Jan. 1. while federal offices, banks and post offices will be closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Goldsboro city office will be closed Dec. 24 and 25,...Published: Dec 20, 2015 3:05 AM Full Story
Two more file for Board of Education seats
Two more candidates have filed for the Wayne County Board of Education just ahead of Monday's filing deadline. Len Henderson, who previously served on the board, filed Friday for the District 2 seat now held by Dr. Dwight Cannon....Published: Dec 20, 2015 3:05 AM Full Story
Time limit set for commissioner comments during meetings
Wayne County Commissioner Ray Mayo Tuesday morning took exception to new guidelines limiting board members' end-of-meeting comments to no more than two minutes each. Mayo complained that he will have less time to talk than those who speak during...Published: Dec 20, 2015 3:05 AM Full Story
Council to hold three public hearings
The Goldsboro City Council will hold three public hearings at its Monday night meeting, one of which would limit the use of 43 acres on the west side of Thoroughfare Road strictly for the purpose of building a solar...Published: Dec 20, 2015 3:05 AM Full Story
Wayne County Board of Health discusses mobile dental unit
The Wayne County Board of Health received an update on the mobile dental van serving students around the county during its recent December meeting, re-elected its current leadership and bid adieu to long-time board member Tommy Gibson. The 50-foot tractor-trailer,...Published: Dec 20, 2015 3:05 AM Full Story