Friday, July 22, 2016
Suspect charged in armed robbery
A Goldsboro man was arrested Wednesday and charged in an armed robbery that occurred in December 2015. Quentin Bryce Barnes, 31, of 1303 N. George St., was charged with felony robbery with a dangerous weapon for allegedly robbing the Family...Published: Jul 22, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Southern Bank opens on Ash
Southern Bank in Goldsboro opened its newest banking facility at 2501 E. Ash St. on Tuesday. The official grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 27. Refreshments will be provided in the lobby...Published: Jul 22, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Scouts learn skills, teamwork
Heather Lilly of Dudley became a Girl Scout in the first grade, and her three children are following in her footsteps as Scouts. Andrew Flora, 11, Jordan Flora, 8, and Gracelyn Lilly, 5, attended the Torhunta Cub Scout Day...Published: Jul 22, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
City making plans for street resurfacing
Seven sections of city roadways are scheduled for resurfacing this year as part of the Goldsboro's ongoing street maintenance plan. The city, which spends close to $500,000 each year for resurfacing, will assess the identified roadways prior to preparing contract...Published: Jul 22, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
911 call center plans advance
Wayne County commissioners are proceeding with plans to build an approximately $3.82 million 911 center on an 18.7-acre vacant lot between the county Facilities Services Office and the animal shelter. The board also had been considering renovating an existing...Published: Jul 22, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Property damaged
Police are seeking information on damage caused to the water pipes in the Fairview Park bathroom at 1901 Edgerton St. An officer with B shift of the Goldsboro Police Department was working an "extra duty" assignment Wednesday when the...Published: Jul 22, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Man, mother accused of assault
A Goldsboro man has been accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend with the help of his mother. The alleged victim of the assault reported to police Wednesday that Shaquille Wright, 23, of 767 Stoney Creek Church Road, and his mother,...Published: Jul 22, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Larceny attempt reported
A woman allegedly attempted to steal more than $500 worth of merchandise from Belk on Wednesday. Tasha Jean Judd, 42, of Kinston, allegedly entered the Belk at Berkeley Mall on Wednesday and concealed six Polo gift sets valued at...Published: Jul 22, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Kiwanis train won't run this weekend
The Kiwanis Club of Goldsboro will not operate the Herman Park train this weekend because of the heat....Published: Jul 22, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Assault alleged
A Goldsboro man has been accused of assaulting a woman and threatening her. Trayviar Shantawn King, 26, of 204 Hideaway Circle, Dudley, allegedly went to the house of the victim, who reported the incident to police, and hit her...Published: Jul 22, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Car stolen
A woman's vehicle was reportedly stolen from the 800 block of Wayne Avenue some time between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. According to a police report, a woman left her vehicle unsecured in the 800 block of Wayne Avenue around...Published: Jul 22, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story