Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Silver alert issued for teenager
The N.C. Center for Missing Persons has issued a silver alert for Nicholas Owen McNamee, 17. He is believed to be suffering from dementia or some other cognitive impairment. McNamee is 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 160...Published: Jan 20, 2016 4:12 PM Full Story
Hearing held on solar facility
Multiple people attended the Goldsboro City Council meeting Tuesday night to speak in support of a rezoning measure that would allow for the construction of a solar farm on the west side of Thoroughfare Road between Central Heights Road and...Published: Jan 20, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Downtown businesses talk with city about lost revenue
Several downtown business owners met with Mayor Chuck Allen and City Manager Scott Stevens in a conference room in City Hall Tuesday morning to discuss what the city can do to recoup losses the businesses incurred due to Streetscape. Three...Published: Jan 20, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
County looking at 911 options
There are five building options for a new 911 call center that Wayne County commissioners want to explore before continuing with the project. Three involve renovations of existing buildings, and two would require new construction. All five are on...Published: Jan 20, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Robbery attempt foiled by timing
Two masked gunmen arrived a few minutes late when attempting to rob the Family Dollar at 423 S. George St., Tuesday. The would-be robbers got to the front door minutes after 9 p.m. and found employees had locked up...Published: Jan 20, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Crime of the week
On Jan. 15 at 6 p.m. members of the Bethel Church located at 2308 North William Street in Goldsboro secured the building. On Jan. 16 a break-in was discovered at the location. ]Suspect(s) damaged a north-side door then stole a...Published: Jan 20, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story