Sunday, March 20, 2016
Visitors impressed with city
By the end of the North Carolina Main Street Conference on Friday, downtown Goldsboro had seen a flood of nearly 600 people from all across the state who were largely unfamiliar with the city and what it has to...Published: Mar 20, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Tax credit workshop held
Dozens met at the Goldsboro City Hall on Wednesday to attend a historic rehabilitation tax credit workshop as part of the 2016 Main Street Conference. The workshop concentrated on informing property owners, consultants, developers and other interested parties about...Published: Mar 20, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Goldsboro leads in awards
Representatives and organizations from 11 North Carolina towns were recognized for their achievements in small-town restoration and revitalization last week at the 2016 Main Street Conference Awards Banquet. The city of Goldsboro received three of the 14 awards, the highest...Published: Mar 20, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Big turnout for shad tourney
The 2016 Shad Fishing Tournament, put on by EZ Bait and Tackle and Goldsboro Parks and Recreation, saw its largest crowd yet this Saturday, as 140 participants registered to have a go at a salt water fish running through fresh...Published: Mar 20, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Four hearings at City Council meeting
There will be four public hearings held during the Goldsboro City Council meeting at 7 p.m. Monday night. The first public hearing is regarding a conditional use permit that would allow George and JoAnn Humphrey to operate a place of...Published: Mar 20, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Wayne County sheriff's deputies promoted
Wayne County Sheriff Larry Pierce announced that he recently promoted five of his deputies to fill vacant positions within the Sheriff's Office. Deputy Joseph Borgquist was promoted from the rank of patrol deputy II to detective/drugs. Detective Borgquist has...Published: Mar 20, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Value of art touted during meeting
The Arts Council of Wayne County hosted its "Art is Smart" session Wednesday amid the shuffle of events that marked the first day of the Main Street Conference 2016. Executive Director Sarah Merritt welcomed community art experts from other...Published: Mar 20, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
UMO 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 20, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Museum exhibit on Shirley Sims
MOUNT OLIVE -- The David J. Aaron History Museum at 137 E. Main St. will host a special exhibit on the life and career of Shirley Faison Sims from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 26. Mrs. Sims' daughters,...Published: Mar 20, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Literary festival at UMO
MOUNT OLIVE -- The University of Mount Olive English Department and Sigma Tau Delta will hold the 15th annual Literary Festival and Poetry Slam on Wednesday and Thursday, March 30 and 31. Jason Mott will be the featured author....Published: Mar 20, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Fremont to raise some rates to avoid state takeover
FREMONT -- The Fremont Town Board voted last week to raise the rates of several utilities in order to combat an ongoing financial crisis which threatens to place the town under direct state authority. The standard sewer rate in Fremont...Published: Mar 20, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Crime of the week
On two separate occasions, an unidentified black man used a fraudulent check to purchase tires from two local car dealerships. In one instance, the purchase was made at CCOG on March 8 and in the other, at Stevenson Honda on...Published: Mar 20, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story