Thursday, July 14, 2016
Schedule changes for five schools
Start and release times will change at five schools in the fall, dictated by the school regrouping plan and efforts at Goldsboro High School. The Board of Education approved the schedule, which has two elementary schools in the central...Published: Jul 14, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Hunting in the city
If you've been to downtown Goldsboro lately and witnessed throngs of people frantically traversing the sidewalks with their friends while looking down at their smartphones, don't be alarmed. No, they aren't posting status updates to Facebook. No, they aren't...Published: Jul 14, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Man is arrested for murder attempt
A Goldsboro man was arrested and charged with attempted first degree murder Tuesday in connection to the May 13 shooting of Kelly Fuller at 710-B N. Virginia St. Nigell Jerome Hocutt, 29, of 900 N. Virginia St., was arrested...Published: Jul 14, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Man is charged in theft of $10K
The former president of the Goldsboro Tennis Association turned himself in to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office July 7 on charges accusing him of embezzling more than $10,000 from the organization. Michael Boothman, 30, of 8250 Lakewood Branch Blvd....Published: Jul 14, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Beamon to compete for U.S. Boxing Union title
Goldsboro-born boxer Dewayne Beamon has his eye on championship gold. Beamon, who already holds the 118-pound belt in the Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) promotion, will vie for the United States Boxing Union title against Gabriel Braxton Saturday at the...Published: Jul 14, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Courthouse closes because of broken air conditioner
The Wayne County Courthouse closed for the day Wednesday because of an air conditioning issue and was to reopen this morning. Kendall Lee, facilities manager for the county, said the air conditioning went out around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday morning and...Published: Jul 14, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story