Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Weapons are discovered at Dillard Middle, Eastern Wayne
Students at two different Wayne County public schools were found to be in possession of weapons on school grounds Tuesday. In one instance, at Eastern Wayne Middle School, a student said he brought a pocket knife to school to...Published: Mar 16, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Man is shot to death in city
A Goldsboro man is dead after suffering multiple gunshot wounds while in the 400 block of Seymour Drive Tuesday afternoon. While several male subjects are currently being interviewed by the Goldsboro Police Department as to their involvement, the case...Published: Mar 16, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Wayne County gives nod to Trump, Clinton
Wayne County voters followed statewide primary trends Tuesday, giving the nod to presidential contenders Republican Donald Trump with 42.50 percent of the vote and Democrat Hillary Clinton with 62.53 percent. Tuesday's primary election was the first time North Carolinians...Published: Mar 16, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Race for the bench: Jones takes first place
District 8-B Superior Court Judge Arnold O. Jones easily swept into first place in Tuesday's primary despite campaigning under the cloud of a federal bribery indictment. Jones, who received 10,160 votes (43.78 percent), said he is looking forward to...Published: Mar 16, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Back to work for John Bell
It was back to work this morning for District 3 Commissioner John Bell, who scored a commanding Democratic primary win Tuesday. Since he faces no opposition in the November general election, Tuesday's win is tantamount to winning re-election. Bell,...Published: Mar 16, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Board of Education: Burden, Jackson win race
In the four-way race for the District 3 seat for the Wayne County Board of Education, incumbent appointee Patricia Burden maintained an early lead, with Trebor Jackson emerging as her opponent for the November race. With 13 precincts reporting,...Published: Mar 16, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
University of Mount Olive alumni weekend April 1-3
MOUNT OLIVE -- The University of Mount Olive is preparing for its 2016 Spring Alumni Weekend that will be held Friday through Sunday, April 1-3, at various locations on campus. There will be a multitude of activities for alumni...Published: Mar 16, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Pikeville Town Hall moving
PIKEVILLE -- The Pikeville Town Hall will be moving to a new temporary facility next month after undisclosed "environmental issues" caused the previous location to become unuseable. This will mark the second relocation for Town Hall after it moved to...Published: Mar 16, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Outlaw Foundation planning fundraiser
MOUNT OLIVE -- Hundreds are expected to gather at Carver Elementary School at 400 Old Seven Springs Road, Saturday, March 19, to run and raise money for The Outlaw Foundation. All of the proceeds from the foundation's third annual...Published: Mar 16, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Boys and Girls Club youth take part in black history art contest
Youths at Boys and Girls Club of Wayne County recently participated in an art contest for Black History Month. When it came time to present winners with VISA gift cards, though, the students decided to donate the $600 prize to...Published: Mar 16, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Jones, Bland will square off for superior court judge
Incumbent Arnold Jones swept to an easy first place in the primary for superior court judge in Wayne County on Tuesday, taking 43 percent of the total votes cast. Attorney Will Bland came in second with 31 percent and former...Published: Mar 16, 2016 6:33 AM Full Story