Sunday, January 10, 2016
Ramp-building ministry helps people in need
If Bill Edgerton had his way, the headline for this story would read, "Help Wanted." Over eight years ago, he approached his pastor, the Rev. Glenn Phillips at First Baptist Church, with the idea of providing minor repairs for...Published: Jan 10, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
New principals named at WEMCHS, Rosewood Middle
Wayne County Public Schools has announced two administrative changes to principals in the district, prompted by the November retirement of veteran principal Gene Byrd at Eastern Wayne High School. Lee Johnson, principal at Wayne Early/Middle College High School since...Published: Jan 10, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Jerry Braswell seeking superior court seat
Candidates for judge can say any number of things about themselves when running for office, but the real litmus test is to talk to the people who are in the court system, says former District 8-B Superior Court Judge...Published: Jan 10, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
One killed in accident
A 33-year-old Goldsboro woman died Saturday morning when her car went through a guardrail and over an embankment at the intersection of Cuyler Best Road and North Park Drive. The driver was identified as Patrice Birden, 33, of Goldsboro....Published: Jan 10, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
911th holds change of command ceremony
The 911th Air Refueling Squadron on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base held its change of command ceremony Friday afternoon, drawing a crowd of more than 150 people. Lt. Col. Christopher Daniels relinquished his command of the squadron, passing the torch...Published: Jan 10, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Teacher honored by state
A teacher in Wayne County Public Schools who started as a volunteer in her son's school has been recognized by the state with a Teacher of Excellence Award. The N.C. State Department of Public Instruction presented the 2015 Exceptional...Published: Jan 10, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Police arrest suspect in shootings
Less than 24 hours after meetings were held to discuss increasing police patrols in the neighborhood of District 3 council member Mark Stevens, the Goldsboro Police Department made an arrest in the Herman Street neighborhood Thursday night related to...Published: Jan 10, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Free radon testing kits are available
As the turning of the seasons brings colder weather to North Carolina, and families close windows to keep warm, it is an excellent time to make plans for radon testing in your home. Radon is the odorless, colorless gas...Published: Jan 10, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Author speaks at conference
PRINCETON -- Best-selling Christian author Lysa TerKeurst approached her time on The Bridge Church stage Saturday much the way she does in her books -- like a conversation. Although she quickly reassured the "note-takers" in the audience she wouldn't...Published: Jan 10, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story