Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Troxler visits Cherry Farm to announce designation
Eastern North Carolina, home to a rich agricultural history and multiple key military installations and ranges, Tuesday morning received federal designation as the Eastern North Carolina Sentinel Landscape designed to protect the state's top two economic engines. "It means...Published: Jul 13, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
County's summer school takes a lighter approach
Summer school has changed a lot over the years. Many picture students spending hot summer days sitting at classroom desks trying to pay attention to the teacher in the front of the room, an occasional break for recess. Even...Published: Jul 13, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Owners of Handy Mart offering reward
The company that owns the Handy Mart on U.S. 13 North that was robbed at gunpoint late Monday night is offering a $5,000 reward for any tips that lead to the arrest of the three unknown suspects who committed...Published: Jul 13, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
A beetle course
Fifteen students in Wayne Community College's Insects and Disease class studied an emerald ash borer beetle trap as it hung in a green ash tree at the college Monday. Students listened to Forest health technicians Wayne Langston and Sara...Published: Jul 13, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Downtown Goldsboro Development Corp. to select award recipients
The Downtown Goldsboro Development Corp. is gearing up for its largest annual event by selecting award winners that will be recognized in September. Downtown business owners, volunteers and investors will all be recognized during the DGDC Annual Dinner and...Published: Jul 13, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Dudley man charged with growing marijuana
A Dudley man was arrested by sheriff's deputies Saturday on allegations of manufacturing marijuana, according to a press release from the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. David Lawrence Dennington, 68, of 101 Eagle Ridge Road, was charged with six counts...Published: Jul 13, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Meth lab found in local hotel
A local man and woman were arrested for charges related methamphetamine following a search of their hotel room Monday. Rena Castilleja, 38, was arrested and charged for allegedly trafficking methamphetamine, conspiracy to traffick methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia....Published: Jul 13, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
FluMist option may be scarce
The FluMist option will be scarce this flu season, since the American Academy of Pediatrics, backed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is recommending health care providers not use the nasal vaccine. New data extrapolated from the...Published: Jul 13, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Two unknown suspects attempt to break into a local gun store
Two unknown suspects attempted to break in to Wild Indian Gun Company at 2305 U.S. 13 North Saturday morning just after 2 a.m., according to a report filed with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office Tuesday. The unknown suspects were...Published: Jul 13, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Crime of the week
On July 9 around 12:25 a.m., a black male suspect broke into the Five Star Discount convenience store at 3515 Central Heights Road. The suspect stole several thousand dollars worth of lottery tickets, currency, cigarettes and beer from the business....Published: Jul 13, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story