Sunday, July 17, 2016
Would-be thief tries to steal air conditioner
A man allegedly attempted to steal an air conditioning unit from the Walmart located at 2908 U.S. 70 West, according to a police report . The report says a loss prevention employee at Walmart told police a white man...Published: Jul 17, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
WCC names new president
Dr. Thomas Walker Jr., a native of Lumberton, will become the sixth president of Wayne Community College when he takes over the helm Sept. 1. The announcement came Friday afternoon, after being approved by the state board of community...Published: Jul 17, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
WCC Foundation accepting applications for grant money
The board of advisors of the Wayne County Community Foundation is currently accepting grant requests for projects funded from its community grantmaking fund, according to Robert Logan, board president. Funds are available for nonprofit organizations that serve general charitable needs...Published: Jul 17, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Victim robbed of $100 on Madison Ave.
A 58-year-old man was the victim of common law robbery Wednesday evening behind the Madison Meat Market at 622 N. Madison Ave., a police report says. According to the report, the victim said a man picked him up from...Published: Jul 17, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Son is arrested for death of mother
The son of a woman who was reportedly murdered in her home on Wilmington Avenue early Friday morning has been charged by the Goldsboro Police Department for allegedly killing his mother. According to a press release from the Goldsboro...Published: Jul 17, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
School of Engineering student recognized
Jessica Ruiz, a rising sophomore at Wayne School of Engineering, was recently recognized as 2016 Student of the Year by the N.C. Association for Scholastic Activities, or NCASA. The non-profit organization promotes academic excellence and success of students through...Published: Jul 17, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Rue 21 to move to Berkeley Mall
Rue 21 will move into the Berkeley Mall this summer after operating from the Berkeley Commons for 11 years. Rue 21, which offers men's and women's clothing and accessories, will also expand its merchandise and add a new line of...Published: Jul 17, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Rental home damaged
The Goldsboro Police Department is investigating a report of property damage to a woman's rental property after she evicted tenants from the residence at 3203 Central Heights Road, a police report filed Thursday says. The owner of the property reported...Published: Jul 17, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Ray Rouse dies at age 93
Ray Rouse Jr., who brought a businessman's sensibility to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, died Thursday in North Myrtle Beach, S.C., where he had lived for a number of years. He was 93. Rouse took his father's construction company,...Published: Jul 17, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Olde Dobbs offers a lesson in DNA
The Olde Dobbs Genealogical Society met at the Wayne County Public Library Saturday to learn about the applications of DNA testing in finding relatives and extending family trees. Speaker David McCorkle, a genealogist who manages several DNA projects, gave...Published: Jul 17, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
More than $1,100 worth of cigarettes stolen
An unknown suspect allegedly stole more than $1,100 worth of cigarettes from Walgreens at 2606 E. Ash St. Wednesday evening, according to a Goldsboro police report. A white male entered the business and looked behind the counter where the...Published: Jul 17, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Man charged with assaulting woman
A Goldsboro man was charged with assault on a female Wednesday after allegedly striking a female in the mouth while driving from Hardee's on North William Street. D'Marco Torquez Lewis, 20, of 1403 Humphrey St., allegedly struck a 26-year-old...Published: Jul 17, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Man charged with animal cruelty
A Faison man was cited for animal cruelty after allegedly leaving his dog in a car in the Walmart parking lot at 1002 N. Spence Ave. Thursday afternoon with no water. Michael Anthony Foss, 25, of 120 Bill Clifton...Published: Jul 17, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Man is charged with sex offense
A 37-year-old man has been arrested and charged for allegedly sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl over a two-year period. Mauricio Alfredo Castillo Garcia, 37, of 205 Timber Hollow Drive, was charged with a statutory sex offense and placed in...Published: Jul 17, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Man assaulted and robbed at knifepoint
A homeless man was robbed at knifepoint and assaulted early Thursday morning by who he claims were family members. John Henry Powell, 24, of the Streets of Goldsboro, reported to police that he was walking on East Ash street...Published: Jul 17, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Kinston doctor loses license
GREENVILLE - Acting United States Attorney John Stuart Bruce announced that in federal court, Senior United States District Judge Malcolm J. Howard sentenced Douglas Elroy Watford, 60, of Kinston, to two years probation. As part of his guilty plea and...Published: Jul 17, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Items stolen from home
A man reported to police Thursday that his home had been broken into and several items had been stolen, a police report says. A man living at 510 Denmark St. told police that he came home at 12:50 p.m. Thursday...Published: Jul 17, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Fundraiser for children of fallen military planned
Wilson area teen Neal Lewis is taking "pay it forward" to a new level as he plans a special fundraiser on July 20 to support the children of America's fallen military and first responders. Brewmasters in Wilson and Zaxby's in...Published: Jul 17, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Corn crop at peak but commodity prices low
Wet weather kept farmer Jeff Parks from being able to get a corn crop in the ground last year. For others, hot, dry conditions took a toll of yield. The rain has been kinder this year, not just for Parks'...Published: Jul 17, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Store, station slated for council
A new Harris Teeter gas station is planned to locate along Wayne Memorial Drive, on a 1.38-acre property off U.S. 70 and next to the Waffle House. The 24-hour gas station proposal includes public access from Wayne Memorial Drive and...Published: Jul 17, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Case Farms recognized by Humane Assoc.
DUDLEY -- Case Farms in Wayne County has achieved national certification for its humane treatment of chickens after voluntarily meeting rigorous farm animal welfare standards. The American Humane Association, founded in 1877 as the nation's first humane organization, announced the...Published: Jul 17, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Merritt to step down as Arts Council director
Sarah Merritt is leaving the Arts Council of Wayne County after being its director for the past 10 years. Mrs. Merritt and her husband, Jeff, an Air Force retiree, and their 8-year-old son, Ian, are moving to Pennsylvania at...Published: Jul 17, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story