Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Shootings overshadow council business
Concern about shootings taking place across the nation overshadowed the regular business of the Goldsboro City Council Monday night. Three people -- of different ages, backgrounds and points of view -- voiced their concerns about police and civilian shootings...Published: Jul 19, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Man faces opium charges
A Goldsboro man was arrested and charged early Saturday morning with felony trafficking in opium and simple possession of a schedule VI controlled substance following a traffic stop on North William Street. Glen Anthony Coles, 30, of 209 Stoney Manor...Published: Jul 19, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Drugs found in traffic stop
A man was charged with multiple felonious drug offenses over the weekend following a traffic stop at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Marlowe Holmes, 41, of 1406 Olivia Lane, was charged with felony possession with intent to sell or deliver MDMA, felony...Published: Jul 19, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Dillard students are notified of acceptance into Tiger Academy
Felicia Dawson was enjoying a day off from work Monday when the big blue and white activity bus from Wayne County Public Schools pulled into Alpha Court shortly after 1 p.m. A dozen adults and children poured out of...Published: Jul 19, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Cub Scouts invited to join in outdoor activities
The Tuscarora Council of the Boy Scouts of America will host the Torhunta Cub Scout Day Camp's Cublympics Thursday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at Old Waynesborough Park. Admission is $45 per Scout for all three...Published: Jul 19, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Wreck closes highway
A wreck at the intersection of Arrington Bridge Road and Westbrook Road shut down traffic for a brief period around 5:45 p.m. Monday. According to North Carolina State Highway Patrol Trooper Justin Arnette, a man was turning onto Westbrook Road...Published: Jul 19, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Man reports vehicle stolen from driveway
A man reported to police Friday that his vehicle was stolen from his home. The victim of the alleged motor vehicle theft said that his red Datsun pickup truck, valued at $2,500, had been stolen from his residence at...Published: Jul 19, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Leaf blowers reported stolen
The Goldsboro Police Department is investigating the larceny of two leaf blowers last week at 1211 N. Berkeley Blvd. According to police reports, officers responded to a call at 1:40 p.m. Tuesday stating that the leaf blowers had been...Published: Jul 19, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Larceny investigated
The Goldsboro Police Department cited and released a man and a woman after they allegedly attempted to leave Wal-Mart without paying for their items, according to a police report. At 6 p.m. last Tuesday, officers responded to a call...Published: Jul 19, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Daniels and Daniels earns SHARP safety certification
Daniels and Daniels Construction Co. received the SHARP certification from the North Carolina Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration on Friday for its safety compliance record during the Wallace Elementary School renovation. The Safety Health and Achievement...Published: Jul 19, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Camp Kilowatt gets grant
Duke Energy has awarded $2.7 million in grants to 52 schools and education organizations throughout the state, including one to Camp Kilowatt, offered each summer at Wayne Community College. The grants, from the Duke Energy Foundation, enhance programs and...Published: Jul 19, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story