Wednesday, June 8, 2016
County approves funding for schools
Wayne County commissioners got a round of applause from Southern Wayne High School supporters Tuesday morning when they gave the go-ahead to a school facilities plan that includes a new gym and classrooms at that school. But while approval...Published: Jun 8, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Last day of school
For the last 16 years at Northwest Elementary School, teachers and students have gathered to wave goodbye to students riding in buses as the drivers circle around the loading area several times honking the horn with dozens of hands...Published: Jun 8, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Council approves developer progress
A Virginia-based developer cleared the first hurdle Monday in an effort to pursue a multimillion-dollar residential and commercial property in downtown Goldsboro. The Goldsboro City Council voted to allow the city manager to enter into a purchase contract with...Published: Jun 8, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Woman slapped with chicken
A Goldsboro man was arrested by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office Monday after he was accused of hitting a woman in the face with a chicken. James Clark McCullen, 52, of 259 Mills Road, was charged with assault on a...Published: Jun 8, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Possible gas leak at Eastgate causes hour-long evacuation
A potential gas leak caused the Eastgate Shopping Center at 2503 E. Ash St. to be evacuated for nearly an hour Tuesday morning. A patron walked into TradeIt! at the shopping center, and then walked over to Jersey Mike's...Published: Jun 8, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Wayne Community to offer courses for teachers to update, renew license
Teachers and potential teacher substitutes can take a variety of courses this summer through Wayne Community College Continuing Education Services to update or renew their licenses or be eligible for positions. One of the courses, offered this month, is...Published: Jun 8, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Southern Dames put on skit at national conference
Four members of Goldsboro's Southern Dames of America chapter performed an original skit in Birmingham, Ala. The occasion was the National Conference of the Southern Dames of America on June 4. The skit was written by Goldsboro's Marian Westbrook....Published: Jun 8, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Crime of the week
On May 30, the Subway Restaurant in Mar-Mac was robbed by a white male subject in his mid 20s, of average height with a medium/slim build. He was wearing a dark ball cap and a medium blue shirt. At approximately...Published: Jun 8, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Hogs stolen from farm
Authorities are searching for a suspect accused of breaking in a hog house and stealing hogs. William Jackson, owner of Dexten Jackson Farms Inc., told Wayne County sheriff's deputies that his employee, David Ramirez, discovered a turned-on water pump...Published: Jun 8, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Meeker makes campaign stop in city
Charles Meeker is interested in expanding the role of the North Carolina labor commissioner with a focus on economic development in his Democratic bid in the November election. Meeker also plans to remove photos of Labor Commissioner Cherie Berry...Published: Jun 8, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story