Wednesday, August 31, 2016
School begins with few hiccups
Another school year got underway Monday without too much hubbub, with student numbers up at most of the schools and staff vacancies down, Wayne County Public Schools officials said. Twenty-nine schools resumed this week, with the remaining three --...Published: Aug 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Multiple wrecks occur on Berkeley
There were three wrecks within four hours on Berkeley Boulevard Tuesday afternoon from just after 1 p.m. to just before 5 p.m. The first wreck occurred in front of McDonald's and involved three cars. A woman was taken to...Published: Aug 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Cherry Hospital to open in September
The new Cherry Hospital will be welcoming patients by the end of September -- some four years past its original planned opening. But that delay and the problems contributing to it got only a glancing nod Tuesday morning as...Published: Aug 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Rep. John Bell elected as majority leader
State Rep. John Bell of Goldsboro was elected Tuesday by the House Republican caucus to complete Rep. Mike Hager's unexpired term as the Republican House majority leader. And by Tuesday evening Bell was on his way to Holly Springs...Published: Aug 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Board approves plan for school
The Goldsboro Planning Commission approved site plans for the addition of a middle school at Wayne Preparatory Academy during its meeting Monday. The decision sends the plan to the Goldsboro City Council, which will review the charter school addition during...Published: Aug 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
'Verses and Vittles': Smart things
"Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is." -- Ephesians 5:17 I call myself stupid, crazy and my favorite one, dummy, all the time. Now I know I am not any of those things because my...Published: Aug 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Classes scheduled at Rones Chapel Area Community Center
Several programs will be held in September at the Rones Chapel Area Community Center. A basic CPR class will be held on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 11. Contact Connie Wells at RCACC@earthlink.net for details and to sign up or call 919-658-0476...Published: Aug 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Baseball, agriculture share a history in Wayne County
MOUNT OLIVE -- Baseball fields and cucumber fields have more in common than what most people might realize, and at one time there were plenty of both in Wayne County. There were semi-pro and community baseball teams in Mount Olive...Published: Aug 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Chamber to bake up new Cake Boss
MOUNT OLIVE -- The Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual reverse raffle fundraiser dinner at 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at the Wayne Shrine Club in Dudley. In addition, the third annual "Cake Boss" competition will...Published: Aug 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Sunday in the Park to remember 9/11
MOUNT OLIVE -- The Unity organization's annual Sunday in the Park will remember the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Organizers decided that should be the theme for the ninth annual event since it will fall on Sunday, Sept. 11. It will be...Published: Aug 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
A new age of graduates
MOUNT OLIVE -- Some wanted to further their careers. Some wanted to get an education after serving in the armed forces. And one graduate wanted to get a degree that would enable him to open up a Christmas store after...Published: Aug 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Golden Agers enjoy fellowship
MOUNT OLIVE -- Dot Dearen looks around the tables in the back dining room at the Yummy Orient pointing out the few empty chairs. One by one she names who the missing members of the Golden Agers group are and...Published: Aug 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
U.S. 117 upgrade makes draft DOT plan
MOUNT OLIVE -- Upgrading U.S. 117 from north of Country Club Road to south of Genoa Road near the Wayne County Fairgrounds -- the future Interstate 795 South corridor -- is included in the state's next draft 10-year transportation plan....Published: Aug 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Johnston Ambulance Service to close tonight
Johnston Ambulance Service is shutting its doors and will no longer be accepting any transports after 7 p.m. today. Courtney Clark, facilities coordinator and repetitive patient coordinator for Johnston Ambulance Service, confirmed that the business would no longer be...Published: Aug 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Supply drive helps Dillard students
For Goldsboro schools, every little bit helps. That was the idea behind a donation made to Dillard Middle School Thursday afternoon as part of a project by city councilman Mark Stevens. Stevens, along with friends, family and colleagues, donated...Published: Aug 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Construction continues for future Deacon Jones Autoplex
Construction is moving forward at the future Deacon Jones AutoPlex slated to open in January near U.S. 70. The AutoPlex will house the Deacon Jones Nissan and Deacon Jones Ford and Lincoln dealerships, which will move from their current...Published: Aug 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Crime of the week
On Aug. 28 a resident of Goldsboro reported leaving a wallet in the resident's unsecured vehicle in the 1600 block of East Mulberry Street on the evening of Aug. 27. On Aug. 28 the resident discovered the wallet had been...Published: Aug 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Brewmasters expands with new city location
Brewmasters, a popular startup craft beer restaurant in Wilson, is expanding with plans to open its second location in Goldsboro this year. The business will locate in the former McDonald's restaurant building at 2402 E. Ash St. next to...Published: Aug 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
John Bell elected NC House majority leader
State Rep. John Bell of Goldsboro was elected Tuesday by the House Republican caucus to complete Rep. Mike Hager's unexpired term as the Republican House majority leader. And by Tuesday evening Bell was on his way to Holly Springs to...Published: Aug 31, 2016 7:11 AM Full Story
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
Three injured in county shooting
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting at 105 Carraway Creek Drive around noon Monday that left three people wounded. According to a press release from the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, the shooting was the result of...Published: Aug 30, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Second robbery suspect caught
A second suspect in the July 11 armed robbery of the Handy Mart at 2495 U.S. 13 North was arrested Monday by local authorities. Tyquellas Jaire Thompson, 18, of 2750 Big Daddy's Road, Pikeville, was arrested and charged with...Published: Aug 30, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Cooper makes visit, talks addiction
North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper spoke Monday at a conference at the Wayne Center about the rise of heroin and opioid prescription drug abuse in the state and what can be done to combat the growing problem. "Prescription...Published: Aug 30, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
City residents review plans for Herman Park Center's future
Goldsboro residents were able to review several floor plans that could one day become the new Herman Park Recreation Center during a public meeting Monday night. The Herman Park Center, which offers nearly 18,500 square feet of recreation space,...Published: Aug 30, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Shots fired into home of Curtis Stackhouse
The home of Wayne County assistant district attorney and district court judge candidate Curtis Stackhouse was shot into Sunday about 2:30 a.m. Stackhouse's home, located at 500 N. Audubon Ave., was struck by several bullets, and the shots caused...Published: Aug 30, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Youth deer hunting day Sept. 24
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission's Youth Deer Hunting Day returns for its second year on Saturday, Sept. 24. On this day, youth younger than 16 will be able to use all legal weapons to hunt deer of either sex on...Published: Aug 30, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Woman suffers minor injuries in wreck
A woman suffered minor injuries and was taken to Wayne Memorial Hospital Monday morning after her car was hit by another vehicle at the intersection of Pecan Road and Arrington Bridge Road. North Carolina Highway Patrolman C.S. Grainger said the...Published: Aug 30, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Two sentenced for armed robbery, rape
RALEIGH -- The United States Attorney's Office announced that in federal court, United States District Judge Terrence W. Boyle sentenced Smith Merinford, 23, of Dunn to 865 months imprisonment, followed by five years of supervised release and Cortese Tramand Davis,...Published: Aug 30, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Two arrested on firearm, drug charges
A Goldsboro man and a Wilson man were arrested Sunday by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office on gun and drug charges. Tory Myelle Thompson, 42, of 2217 Slocumb St., and Clarence Amir Whitlor, 45, of 1008 Lincoln St., Wilson, were...Published: Aug 30, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Man's truck shot at after confrontation
A man reported to the Wayne County Sheriff's Department that two suspects followed him to a store Friday night and then shot at his truck as the man left the store. According to the sheriff's report, the man stopped his...Published: Aug 30, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Spring Creek volunteers headed to Louisiana
Volunteers from Spring Creek Baptist Church in Seven Springs will travel to Louisiana this weekend to help with disaster relief after recent flooding. Ruth Anne Harris, a member of Spring Creek Baptist Church, said she and other volunteers will be...Published: Aug 30, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Man charged with possession of firearm
A validated gang member was arrested on firearm charges Friday when member of the Wayne County REACT Team were conducting a narcotics investigation in Jefferson Court. Lamonta Devin Holmes, 28, of 107 Somerset Drive, was arrested after deputies approached...Published: Aug 30, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Man charged with drug offenses after traffic stop
A Goldsboro man was charged with a litany of offenses after a traffic stop when officers found drugs in the car he was driving and discovered he had seven orders out for his arrest. Davin Jae McCarty, 27, of...Published: Aug 30, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Five shots fired in the city, records show
There were five reports of shots being fired in the city limits of Goldsboro in a less than 48-hour span from Saturday morning to Sunday night. The first incident was reported around 1:45 a.m. Saturday, when officers responded to a...Published: Aug 30, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Monday, August 29, 2016
Storm to have no local effect
Wayne County can expect some clouds with a chance of rain and some wind gusts late Tuesday into Tuesday night, but little else as a developing tropical storm churns off the coast. Meanwhile a tropical storm watch remains in...Published: Aug 29, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Shelton Smith writes book about courthouse bell, history
Shelton Smith, former building and grounds superintendent for Wayne County, from 1969-1994, was also curator of the bell that now occupies a special place inside the entrance to the courthouse. Smith could regale you with all sorts of tales...Published: Aug 29, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
First day at Rosewood Elementary
No matter what emotion students, parents, teachers or the principal experience, it is the first day of a brand new school year. And at Rosewood Elementary School, the emotions varied throughout the entire school today from the long line...Published: Aug 29, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Fire is set in historic home
Someone reportedly broke out the window of a historic home and threw a burning object inside the house some time between Thursday evening and early Friday morning. An incident report filed with the Goldsboro Police Department says an unknown...Published: Aug 29, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Local doctor discusses changing aging dynamics, risk factors in health
When Dr. James Stackhouse started practicing medicine in Goldsboro in 1979, the bulk of his patients were in the 40- and 50-year-old range. Those same people are now closer to 80 and 90 years old. Back when Social Security...Published: Aug 29, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Growing older
Helen Pierce recalled the stranger who showed up on her doorstep one day, looking for Mrs. Pierce's son. Since she was not home alone, she invited the woman in. Later, her son shared how the visitor was impressed by...Published: Aug 29, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Man charged with stealing antique farm equipment
A Mount Olive man has been charged with a felony after allegedly stealing antique farm equipment from a farm in Mount Olive. Joshua Lee Holmes, 28, of 2403 O'Berry Road, Mount Olive, was arrested and charged with felony larceny and...Published: Aug 29, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Man accused of assaulting woman with deadly weapon
A Goldsboro man was arrested Friday night after allegedly assaulting a woman with a kitchen knife around 11 p.m. inside the man's home at 1004 E. Walnut St. Jerry Earl Hinton, 25, of 1004 E. Walnut St., was arrested and...Published: Aug 29, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Goldsboro man charged with forgery
A Goldsboro man has been charged with forgery after an investigation conducted by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office into checks being stolen from someone in northern Wayne County. Davidson Bailey Scheu, 22, of 1110 Buck Swamp Road, was charged with...Published: Aug 29, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
As school starts, authorities offer safety tips
As children head back to school, state and local officials encourage motorists to be patient and exercise caution. The N.C. Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to be careful, especially around schools, crosswalks, buses and bus stops. The Goldsboro Police Department...Published: Aug 29, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Sunday, August 28, 2016
Man suffers minor injuries in wreck on Tommy's Road
A man suffered minor injuries Saturday after hitting a ditch on Tommy's Road near Beverly Drive and flipping his car into a field. Justin Hassan Washington, 18, of Pikeville, was reportedly going 70 miles per hour around a curve on...Published: Aug 28, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
WCC dental hygiene class graduates, several honored
Wayne Community College recently recognized the 24 members of its dental hygiene class of 2016 in a formal pinning ceremony. The annual service, which includes presentation of stoles and WCC dental hygiene pins to the graduates by the faculty...Published: Aug 28, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Event organized to show opportunities to youths
At the end of the day, we're all just people. That was one of the lessons learned Friday evening at the first-ever Wayne County Classic event, where representatives from the Goldsboro Police Department and all branches of the military came...Published: Aug 28, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Graduating with goals
Some wanted to further their careers. Some wanted to get an education after serving in the armed forces. And one graduate wanted to get a degree that would enable him to open up a Christmas store after being a Santa...Published: Aug 28, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Student artwork posted online
After more than 30 years of publication, for the first time Wayne County Public Schools has published its annual Wayne Collection of student artwork and writing from every school online. "We are very excited to be presenting the Wayne...Published: Aug 28, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Save-a-Lot shuts down with little notice
Save-a-Lot grocery store on North Berkeley Boulevard is now closed. The store, located in the Berkeley Plaza at 211 N. Berkeley Blvd., closed permanently Monday and employees worked most of the week to clear out the 37,390-square-foot building. Save-a-Lot is...Published: Aug 28, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Rug hooking course offered
SNOW HILL -- The ancient art of rug hooking will be brought to life at the Greene County Museum Sept. 6 through Oct. 28 by local artists Cammie Bruce and Marion Wilson. The two women have moved to eastern...Published: Aug 28, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Paramount plans exciting series of movies, performances
The Paramount Movie Nights series will start Sept. 25 and the new Performing Arts Series will kick off Oct. 9. There is a variety of movies planned for this year. "A lot of times we look at is it...Published: Aug 28, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
City dojo hosts international karate tournament
The Goldsboro Okinawa Karatedo Dojo hosted an international karate tournament Saturday at Wayne Christian School, and more than 100 athletes came out to compete in various divisions. Athletes came from all over North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, California and Japan...Published: Aug 28, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
'Fill the boot' raises more than $6,000
The Goldsboro Fire Department raised more than $6,155 during the annual "Fill the Boot" campaign held Aug. 19-21, 2016 to help children and adults with muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases that severely limit strength and mobility live longer and...Published: Aug 28, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Groups protest, demand justice
Members of several groups from outside Wayne County gathered at the Wayne County courthouse Thursday afternoon to demand that District Attorney Matthew Delbridge prosecute a state highway patrol trooper who fatally shot a black man in Kinston in March. According...Published: Aug 28, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Clothing giveaway Oct. 14
The WAGES Community Services Block Grant Self-Sufficiency Project will sponsor a clothing giveaawy from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 14 at 601 E. Royall Ave. Seniors and the disabled will be allowed to enter at 9 a.m. To make...Published: Aug 28, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Board to look at charter school
Wayne Preparatory Academy has submitted site plans to the city of Goldsboro for the addition of a middle school at its charter school location near the corner of Patetown and Tommy's Road. Site plans include the construction of a 29,396-square-foot,...Published: Aug 28, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Memories of a student
As most children return to school on Monday, their biggest worry might be what outfit to wear or which class will be the most difficult. Those memories will fade. For Channcey Simms, now 60, his first day at Fremont...Published: Aug 28, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Exhibit to show SJAFB club's talent
Members of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base's painting club will have a month-long exhibit at the Arts Council of Wayne County. It came about after the Seymour Johnson Painting Club contacted the Arts Council about having some of the members'...Published: Aug 28, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Bids for ag center to open
Bids will be opened Thursday, Sept. 8 for the $18 million Maxwell Regional Agricultural and Convention Center. Wayne County commissioners will probably recess their Sept. 20 meeting until Sept. 22 to allow more time to review the bids before awarding...Published: Aug 28, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
ABC course offered
LAGRANGE -- A course geared toward managers and staff of any North Carolina business with ABC permits will be held Thursday, Sept. 1 at the LaGrange Community Center at 410 E. Washington St., in LaGrange. Members of the public are...Published: Aug 28, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Friday, August 26, 2016
Summer's last jam
Goldsboro local favorites The Malpass Brothers perform their unique version of country styles during the Center Street Jam on Thursday evening in downtown Goldsboro....Published: Aug 26, 2016 4:07 PM Full Story
Workforce focus of Hot Topic
Innovative new programs designed to introduce students and educators to the world of industry and to the possibilities industry holds for the next generation of workers were the centerpiece of a Thursday panel discussion. The panel that focused on the...Published: Aug 26, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
School open houses held
Luis Zarate could hardly wait to get to open house Thursday afternoon at Grantham Elementary School, his mother said. "He was really excited about first grade," Crystal Zarate said. Meeting his teacher. Seeing his classroom. Locating the "cubbie" with his...Published: Aug 26, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce fundraiser Sept. 8
MOUNT OLIVE -- The Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual reverse raffle fundraiser dinner at 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at the Wayne Shrine Club in Dudley. In addition, the third annual "Cake Boss" competition...Published: Aug 26, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
U.S. 117 upgrade in transportation plan
Upgrading U.S. 117 from north of Country Club Road at Mount Olive to south of Genoa Road near the Wayne County Fairgrounds -- the future Interstate 795 South corridor -- is included in the state's next draft 10-year transportation...Published: Aug 26, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Wreck snarls traffic
A wreck at the intersection of N.C. 581 and U.S. 70 in Rosewood around 12:30 p.m. Thursday temporarily blocked west bound traffic in one lane on U.S. 70 for roughly half an hour. No one was injured. According to...Published: Aug 26, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Teen charged with larceny
A Goldsboro teenager has been accused of stealing shorts valued at $28 from Belk in Berkeley Mall on Monday. A Belk employee told police he saw 16-year-old Jaymias Trevel Yelverton, of 306 Kennon Court, conceal the shorts in his pants...Published: Aug 26, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Damage from BB guns reported in Central Heights
Four reports were filed with the Goldsboro Police Department Wednesday about BB guns being used to damage cars and fences in the city some time between Sunday and Wednesday morning, and each incident happened within a mile radius of the...Published: Aug 26, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, August 25, 2016
Three teens charged in breaking and entering, theft
Three teenagers were arrested Tuesday night for allegedly entering a house at 215 N. Virginia St., stealing a cell phone and fleeing the area. Jorge Elliott Bell, 18, of 704 S. Pineview Ave., was charged with first-degree burglary and...Published: Aug 25, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Open house events begin for Wayne County Public Schools
The periodic table consumed a large portion of one wall in Kelly Best's classroom at Rosewood Middle School. A bulletin board in the hallway contained encouraging words of wisdom she hoped students would find helpful. But her mission Wednesday...Published: Aug 25, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
County, city hire marketing director
A Goldsboro native and graduate of Eastern Wayne High School has been hired as the joint marketing/communications director for Wayne County and the city of Goldsboro. The hiring of Tracie Davis was announced Wednesday afternoon by Wayne County Manager George...Published: Aug 25, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Woman charged with stealing $100 in clothing
A Dudley woman allegedly stole more than $100 worth of clothing from Walmart on Spence Avenue Monday, but was detained and cited for the incident immediately after leaving the store. According to a police report filed on the incident,...Published: Aug 25, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Man steals underwear from Dollar General
An unknown man reportedly stole underwear from the Dollar General at 2107 N. William St. Monday night. According to a police report on the incident, an unknown black male came into the store and picked up two bags of...Published: Aug 25, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
City seeks $1 million in sponsorships
City leaders are seeking nearly $1 million in sponsorship donations that will secure naming rights at the future multi-sports complex near Seymour Johnson Air Force Base along Oak Forest Road. Fundraising efforts, designed to enhance amenities within the 62-acre...Published: Aug 25, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Fountain's pump system fails, repairs are expected
The city's 12-and-a-half-foot high granite fountain in the center of downtown Goldsboro is dried up -- for now. The $385,000 fountain, installed as part of the city Streetscape project, stopped working about two weeks ago after rainwater settled in an...Published: Aug 25, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Tourism spending increases in county
Visitor spending related to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, area recreational opportunities and sporting events played a role in Wayne County's 3.2 percent increase in tourism spending in 2015. Visitors to and within Wayne County spent an estimated $156.15...Published: Aug 24, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Another suspect named in robbery
A third suspect has been named in the July 11 armed robbery of the Handy Mart at 2495 U.S. 13 North in Goldsboro. Khalik Najm Green, 18, is wanted on charges of attempted murder, armed robbery, kidnapping and breaking...Published: Aug 24, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Multiple shots fired reported in city
There have been five reports of shots fired in the city limits from Friday night through Tuesday morning. Shots were reportedly fired on North Carolina Street and Simmons Street in the early hours of Sunday morning, but police were...Published: Aug 24, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Wayne County Crime Stoppers to host annual Gospel Sing and Comedy Night
Wayne County Crime Stoppers will host its second annual Gospel Sing and Comedy Night this Friday at St. Paul United Methodist Church at 204 E. Chestnut St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., the show starts at 7 p.m., and...Published: Aug 24, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
City officials say utilities will be cut at Serena Inn
Goldsboro fire and building inspectors notified owners of the Serena Inn around 3 p.m. Tuesday that the hotel would have its water and power supply cut off by the end of the week until further notice due to fire...Published: Aug 24, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Fifteen nurses recently graduate from Wayne Community College
Wayne Community College recently recognized the 15 members of its Practical Nursing class of 2016 in a formal pinning ceremony. The annual service included presentation of nursing pins specific to the college that were designed by some of its...Published: Aug 24, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Man is assaulted with BB gun, pepper spray
A Goldsboro man was arrested Friday after allegedly assaulting a man with pepper spray and a BB gun when the victim wandered just off the paved bike path in the woods near the 2100 block of East Ash Street...Published: Aug 24, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Cooper to speak on drug abuse
The growing epidemic of drug addiction and its far-reaching affects have led multiple public entities in three counties to unite to offer an informational conference in an attempt curb the problem. The Community Collaborative Drug Conference will be from...Published: Aug 24, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Event planned to honor law enforcement
As the recent shooting deaths of law enforcement officers played out in the news Goldsboro businessman George Williams decided something needed to be done to let local officers know they are appreciated. "I started thinking about this when the...Published: Aug 24, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Crime of the week
On June 27, Goldsboro police officers responded to a call at Goldsboro Iron and Metal at 801 North John Street regarding the theft of a WiFi router, electronics and currency and a break-in at the business. Anyone with information about...Published: Aug 24, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Coming back to practice
Two graduates of Charles B. Aycock High School have returned to their hometown as practicing dentists in "the complex" known as Wayne Dental Clinic on Wayne Memorial Drive. Dr. Amy Batten, a 1994 honor graduate, is in solo practice,...Published: Aug 24, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Catherine Canady Parker celebrates 100 years
Catherine Canady Parker will observe her 100th birthday on Friday. She was honored this past Sunday with a party at the home of her son Jim and his wife Mary Ann. Mrs. Parker is in good health and is...Published: Aug 24, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Schools to host open houses
Open house and orientation events for Wayne County Public Schools will be held later this week, in preparation for classes which resume next Monday, Aug. 29. Three schools in the district -- Goldsboro High, Wayne School of Engineering and...Published: Aug 23, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Confusion sparked over skateboarding downtown
Goldsboro police officers have begun stopping skateboarders in downtown Goldsboro after downtown merchants reportedly lodged complaints against skaters with the police department, but there is confusion over whether or not there is a specific city ordinance preventing skating downtown....Published: Aug 23, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Serena Inn raid results in five arrests
Saturday's raid at the Serena Inn in Goldsboro at 708 Corporate Drive where officers executed search warrants on 12 rooms resulted in five people being arrested and charged with crimes. The five people charged with crimes lived in four...Published: Aug 23, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Rep. John Bell seeks majority leader seat
Republican District 10 state Rep. John Bell of Goldsboro is a candidate to complete Rep. Mike Hager's unexpired term as the Republican House majority leader. Bell Monday afternoon said that he thinks the past two years he spent as...Published: Aug 23, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Dillard Middle School opens Oasis courtyard
Students at Dillard Middle are getting dirty in order to clean up their school and community. Principal Sonja Emerson welcomed people to the school Monday for the Oasis courtyard ribbon cutting ceremony. Lowe's Hometown Heroes members helped students construct...Published: Aug 23, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Monday, August 22, 2016
Sixteen cadets graduate from BLET program
Wayne Community College graduated its 68th Basic Law Enforcement Training, BLET, class during recent ceremonies. The 16 cadets who completed the college's academy received certificates to work as sworn law enforcement officers in North Carolina. Certificates were conferred on...Published: Aug 22, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Inmate caught after prison escape
MAURY -- Greene County sheriff's deputies captured escaped inmate Waylon Flynn at about 8:30 this morning in the woods just a few miles from Greene Correctional Center. Flynn, 37, had been on the run since Saturday night when he went...Published: Aug 22, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Law enforcement searches 12 rooms at Serena Inn
Law enforcement officers from various local and state agencies executed search warrants on 12 rooms at the Serena Inn in Goldsboro at 708 Corporate Drive Saturday night just after 8. Saturday night's operation was law enforcement's reaction to six...Published: Aug 22, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Central Heights Community Outreach hosts meeting to talk road conditions and crime
Members of the Central Heights Community Outreach organization met at Central Heights Free Will Baptist Church, located at 3202 Ervin Drive, Saturday morning to present concerns about potholes, crime and new housing developments to Mayor Chuck Allen, City Manager...Published: Aug 22, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
911 call center project proceeds
Plans for a new 911 call center are proceeding even though Wayne County commissioners are considering the addition of an emergency operations center to the project. The addition was suggested by Commissioner Joe Gurley, the county's former Office of...Published: Aug 22, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Sunday, August 21, 2016
Two are wounded in Mount Olive shooting
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive police are investigating a Friday night shooting that injured two men, one of whom remains under care at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. The two men were shot just before 11 p.m. Friday night...Published: Aug 21, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Rouzer represents Wayne in Congress
Republican District 7 U.S. Rep. David Rouzer is campaigning on the platform that the current legislative system is not a truly representative government, and for the voters in Wayne County, he would be right because no voter in the county...Published: Aug 21, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Hog producers work hard at protecting environment
The recent release of online maps that pinpoint the location of every hog and poultry farm in North Carolina fails to paint an accurate picture of the hog industry, farmers and industry leaders say. "It's nothing new for our industry,"...Published: Aug 21, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Herman Park design meeting Aug. 29
The city of Goldsboro will host a public meeting for residents interested in the design of a new Herman Park Recreation Center. The recreation advisory committee of the Goldsboro Parks and Recreation Department will offer the public meeting on...Published: Aug 21, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
County wants lottery funds back
Wayne County commissioners on Tuesday morning said they could understand why the state might raid the education lottery fund during a tough budget year, but that does not mean they have to like it. They also expressed frustration that...Published: Aug 21, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
County Classic kicks off Friday at GHS-EWHS game
The first-ever Wayne County Classic kicks off at Goldsboro High School Friday during a football matchup between the Cougars and the Eastern Wayne Warriors. Teenagers will have a chance to meet law enforcement and military recruiters at the game...Published: Aug 21, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Wayne Community College starts semester
The fall semester at Wayne Community College kicked off Thursday, with a preliminary head count of 3,312. Officials said the enrollment is expected to increase, as registration was extended, as well as upcoming 12-week courses that begin mid-September and...Published: Aug 21, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Teresa Hines to head UMO advancement team
MOUNT OLIVE -- Teresa Hines of Mount Olive has been appointed interim vice president for institutional advancement at the University of Mount Olive. Her responsibilities will include providing leadership and direction in all the advancement efforts of the university,...Published: Aug 21, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Teenager charged in robbery
A 19-year-old was arrested Thursday in connection with the July 11 armed robbery of the Handy Mart at 2495 U.S. 13 North. Ervin Lee Waters Jr., 19, of 133 Mill Creek Court, was arrested and charged with attempted first degree...Published: Aug 21, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Statutory rape charge is filed
A Goldsboro man was arrested Thursday for allegedly sexually assaulting a 10-year-old child. Kenneth Lee Williams, 30, of 1713 Palm St., was arrested and charged with one count of statutory rape after police received a report of Williams sexually...Published: Aug 21, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Johnston Register of Deeds Office to issue 'Thank a Vet' card
SMITHFIELD -- The Johnston County Register of Deeds Office has announced a new program to encourage veterans to record their DD214 document. In addition to recording their certificate of discharge, the office will issue the veterans a Johnston County Register...Published: Aug 21, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Founding father exhibit opens Saturday
NEW BERN -- The life and work of North Carolina's first native-born governor and a signer of the U.S. Constitution, Richard Dobbs Spaight, will be on display in the form of a variety of letters, images and objects in Tryon...Published: Aug 21, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
'Elvis' wows United Way crowd
Sandy Light turned 53 Friday and wanted to celebrate her birthday with the king of rock 'n' roll. So she and her sister attended the United Way of Wayne County's Elvis benefit concert at the Paramount Theatre. To hear...Published: Aug 21, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Duke Energy Foundation presents educational grant
The Duke Energy Foundation presented the Eastern North Carolina Employers and Superintendents Council with a grant for $75,000 earlier this month. Millie Chalk, Duke Energy district manager of government and community relations, presented the ENCESC with a check at their...Published: Aug 21, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
City looks to form stormwater committee
City of Goldsboro leaders could consider adopting a new stormwater utility fee depending on recommendations from a future stormwater stakeholder committee. The city is currently accepting applications for the committee, planned to include 15 members representing homeowners, businesses, churches and...Published: Aug 21, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Bentonville artillery program Aug. 27
FOUR OAKS--The sounds of artillery and musket fire will once again ring out at Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site. The annual summer artillery living history program will be held Saturday, Aug. 27 from 10 am. until 4 p.m. Costumed living...Published: Aug 21, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Beekeepers of the Neuse hold awareness event
Yes, bees sting and yes, the stings hurt. But guests at the annual National Honey Bee Day Celebration at Old Waynesborouogh Park on Saturday learned that honey bees are extremely important for food and health -- and all kinds...Published: Aug 21, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Friday, August 19, 2016
Board approves street assessment
A neighborhood meeting is being credited with helping to spur residents in the Canterbury Village and North Creek subdivisions to support efforts to secure a special tax assessment to make street improvements in their neighborhood. Tuesday morning Wayne County...Published: Aug 19, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Goldsboro receives $6.27 million for sewer
The city of Goldsboro is set to receive nearly $6.27 million in Clean Water State Revolving funds as part of a $127 million funding package for communities across the state. The city plans to use the funding for sewer...Published: Aug 19, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
DMV to close for two days
The Goldsboro driver's license office of the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles will be closed Aug. 23 and 24 for equipment installation and renovations. The office, off U.S. 70 at 701 W. Grantham St., will reopen to the public...Published: Aug 19, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
B-52 crash survivor celebrates 83rd birthday
JACKSONVILLE -- Former Lt. Adam Mattocks was lucky to survive Wayne County's B-52 crash in 1961, and he is fortunate to be the last remaining survivor at age 83. Mattocks celebrates his birthday today, but his wife, Ann, says...Published: Aug 19, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Wreck on N.C. 111 causes injuries
A two-car wreck on N.C. 111 South just before Dollardtown Road sent three people to the hospital Wednesday night. A small, four-door Saturn sedan stopped on the side of the road just after 9 p.m. to pick up someone...Published: Aug 19, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
18-year-old is accused of stealing another teen's car
An 18-year-old has been accused of stealing another teenager's vehicle Tuesday afternoon. A student told police that Maurice Stokes Jr., 18, of 1403 E. Elm St., had allegedly taken his car keys from a locker at Goldsboro High School and...Published: Aug 19, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Budd earns principal award
Valerie Budd, principal at Speight Middle School, received the David Simon Excellence in Education Award for Principal of the Year Wilson County Schools 2016-2017. She is a graduate of Southern Wayne High School in Dudley. She received her BS...Published: Aug 19, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Book bag giveaway
During Goldsboro Housing Authority's backpack giveaway Thursday at Oak Street in Goldsboro children received backpacks with school supplies, while Sybil the Clown painted faces. Aaron's Inc. donated the truck used for the event and their mascot participated in the giveaway....Published: Aug 19, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, August 18, 2016
Goldsboro native Rick Best runs with the bulls in Spain
While preparing to run with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain, July 12, Rick Best was given a few pieces of advice. Don't look over your shoulder. Keep your eyes forward. If you fall, don't try to get up. All good...Published: Aug 18, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Hospital board names new CEO
Janie Jaberg, who for the past two years served as vice president of regional operations for Carolinas HealthCare System in Charlotte, is the new president and CEO for Wayne Memorial Hospital. The appointment by the hospital board is effective...Published: Aug 18, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Officer resigns after DWI charge
A Goldsboro Police Department officer who was charged with driving while intoxicated in the early morning hours of Friday, Aug. 5, has resigned. Stacey Olivia Hatcher, 44, of 119 Mill Creek Court, handed in her letter of resignation to...Published: Aug 18, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Council approves bond referendum
The Goldsboro City Council Monday approved a $10 million bond referendum package that seeks voter support for street improvements and a future multi-sports complex. The Nov. 8 election ballot will include a $7 million bond proposal for street resurfacing...Published: Aug 18, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Breaking and entering, killing of dog reported
Someone reportedly broke into a house Tuesday evening, stole several sets of keys and handguns, and then shot and killed the homeowner's dog. Daniel Ratliff told police someone entered his unsecured garage door at his home on the 100...Published: Aug 18, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
A day to 'bee' celebrated
The annual National Honey Bee Day Celebration will be hosted at Waynesborough Park on U.S. 117 South Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jo Daniels, event coordinator for Beekeepers of the Neuse, which is the organization hosting the...Published: Aug 18, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Board approves WATCH funding
Three Wayne County commissioners who are ardent supporters of increased funding for WATCH Tuesday morning gagged on a condition-laden motion for more money for the free clinic. But two of the board's most critical voices of the increase voted...Published: Aug 17, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Woman dies in car wreck
A woman is dead and a 4-year-old child is in serious condition following a fatal wreck on New Hope Road Tuesday afternoon. Larose Holland Evans, 71, of 315 Apt. B Charles St., was killed in a wreck on New...Published: Aug 17, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Board of Elections announces schedule
The Wayne County Board of Elections Tuesday announced an extended one-stop early voting schedule for the Nov. 8 general election. The board revisited the schedule in light of the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that the state's...Published: Aug 17, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Judge denies Jones' motion
A motion to dismiss part of an indictment against Superior Court Judge Arnold Jones was denied by a federal judge Monday. A federal indictment against Jones for allegedly bribing a Federal Bureau of Investigation task force officer to obtain...Published: Aug 17, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Eastern seabord adventure
He lost his job, he bought a bicycle, and he took a friend up on a $20 bet they made several years ago. And on Tuesday night, that led 33-year-old Adam Sylvester into Well Travelled Beer in downtown Goldsboro....Published: Aug 17, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Teen's dog is shot on Virginia Street
Someone shot a teenager's dog on Virginia Street Friday night, and the dog had to be put down as a result of the gunshot wound. Edwan Pineda, 17, when reached by phone Monday night, said he heard a single...Published: Aug 17, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Woman reports sexual assault
Two men allegedly raped a 19-year-old female Sunday night in the area of Westbrook Dairy Road while they were supposed to be giving her a ride home, an incident report filed with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office says. According...Published: Aug 17, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Fitzgerald takes leadership at Wayne County History Museum
University of Mount Olive history graduate Rebekah Fitzgerald of Princeton has been hired as executive director of the Wayne County History Museum in Goldsboro. "My role is to be the chief administrative officer of the museum and to work...Published: Aug 17, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
'Injoy'ing a year
Injoy Thrift Store is anything but typical. Located at 1711 E. Ash St., the not-for-profit thrift store will celebrate its first anniversary in October. In the year since it has been in Goldsboro, Injoy has pursued a mission uncommon...Published: Aug 17, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Fremont Town Board shows support for potentially imposing trash fines
The town of Fremont may soon begin imposing fines on those who leave their trash and recycling cans on the side of the road after they have been picked up. Although a specific date was not given, the board...Published: Aug 17, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Chamber to host Hot Topic Luncheon
Workforce development and the local economy will be the focus of an Economic Outlook Hot Topic Luncheon hosted by the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Aug. 25. The event is open to the public and includes a guest panel...Published: Aug 17, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Authorities rule fire at Edwar suspicious
A Sunday night fire at 102 W. Patetown Road is being investigated as being suspicious, said Assistant Goldsboro Fire Chief James Farfour Monday afternoon. According to Farfour, the Goldsboro Police Department and the State Bureau of Investigation went to...Published: Aug 16, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Chief to ramp up recruiting efforts
The Goldsboro Police Department will ramp up efforts to recruit and retain officers through increased pay incentives, a pre-hiring program and the addition of new equipment. Goldsboro Police Chief Mike West outlined the programs during a Goldsboro City Council...Published: Aug 16, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Packaging care
Staff Sgt. Theodore Boswell told his wife, Tiffany, to not send him care packages after his deployment from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. He wanted her to save money. But when Boswell arrived at his deployment location in June,...Published: Aug 16, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Suspect sought in armed robbery
A second man is now wanted in the July 11 armed robbery of the Handy Mart located at 2495 U.S. 13 North. Ervin Lee Waters Jr., 19, is wanted by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office on charges of attempted...Published: Aug 16, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Man shot in leg after being robbed
A man was reportedly shot and robbed by people he was drinking alcohol with at the Serena Inn on Corporate Drive early Sunday morning. According to a police report, Alfredo Garcia, 26, was drinking with several people at the...Published: Aug 16, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Monday, August 15, 2016
Program to offer lecture variety
The fall lineup for the Arts and Humanities program at Wayne Community College is heavy on variety and can best be described as "for the intellectually curious," Director Kay Cooke said. "This is an opportunity to take advantage of...Published: Aug 15, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
'Shoot Hoops Not Guns'
"Shoot Hoops Not Guns" organizers say they hope to raise awareness about gun violence and bridge the gap between law enforcement and citizens. The main event Sunday was a game between law enforcement and residents of Goldsboro, but middle school...Published: Aug 15, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Fire burns Edwar building
A structure fire Sunday night at 102 W. Patetown Road damaged 40 percent of the building that houses the Edwar Group, LLC. The fire was called in by three men driving by the area just before 10 p.m. One...Published: Aug 15, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Board to discuss county broadband
Fewer than 700 of Wayne County's more-than-124,000 residents participated in a survey to gauge public interest in expanding the availability of broadband Internet in the county. Wayne County commissioners have identified expanding that service as one of their priorities....Published: Aug 15, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Paw-N-Hand launches fundraiser to benefit handicapped dog
Journey has a loving disposition and likes to cuddle. He enjoys a good belly rub and likes to play, just like any other dog. But, unlike other dogs, Journey can't get around well because his two front legs were...Published: Aug 15, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Sunday, August 14, 2016
WCC pharmacy graduates receives pins in ceremony
Wayne Community College recently recognized the seven members of its Pharmacy Technology class of 2016 in a formal pinning ceremony. The annual service includes presentation of pharmacy technician pins and roses by the faculty of the program and recitation of...Published: Aug 14, 2016 10:34 AM Full Story
As community grieves, answers remain elusive
Less than 50 feet away from a stop sign at the intersection of Olivia Lane and Slaughter Street, there is a heart on the ground made of votive candles. There is a purple teddy bear sitting upright, now worn by...Published: Aug 14, 2016 10:34 AM Full Story
UMO summer graduation is Aug. 27
MOUNT OLIVE -- The University of Mount Olive will graduate approximately 250 students during its summer commencement exercise at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, in the George and Annie Dail Kornegay Arena. Businessman and university board member Donnie Lassiter will...Published: Aug 14, 2016 10:34 AM Full Story
Three WCC students honored
Wayne Community College's Adult High School Program has honored three students for outstanding academic achievement. Jasmine Merriman and Dexter Taylor were named to the honors list for the summer session. To be included on this list, students must have completed...Published: Aug 14, 2016 10:34 AM Full Story
Teachers get field experience through business program
Two Mount Olive School teachers recently joined Duke Energy for a week, taking education beyond the classroom, as part of the N.C. Business Committee for Education's Teachers@Work program. The program links education and the business community, helping teachers create relevance...Published: Aug 14, 2016 10:34 AM Full Story
Sugarfoot's Bakery and Cafe opens in Grantham
Keisha Sander's dream has always been to own her own bakery, but she thought that wouldn't happen for 15 or 20 years down the road. That dream came true a lot earlier as the 34-year-old just opened Sugarfoot's Bakery and...Published: Aug 14, 2016 10:34 AM Full Story
Board awaits petition count
Wayne County commissioners Tuesday morning will find out whether they can proceed with street and drainage improvements in the Canterbury Village and North Creek subdivisions or will have to move on to the next subdivision in line. It has...Published: Aug 14, 2016 10:34 AM Full Story
Deacon Jones Honda opens
Deacon Jones is settling into its newest Goldsboro location after recently taking ownership of the former Stevenson Honda on U.S. 70 West. Deacon Jones Honda adds to the company's increasing presence in the Goldsboro market, with three other locations,...Published: Aug 14, 2016 10:34 AM Full Story
Council to discuss parking
The results of a downtown traffic and parking study, a proposed $10 billion bond referendum and new trash services will be reviewed by the Goldsboro City Council Monday. The council, which meets at 7 p.m. in City Hall, is...Published: Aug 14, 2016 10:34 AM Full Story
Board is briefed on assessment
The Wayne County Board of Health got a sneak peak Wednesday at the 2015 community health assessment before its release. According to the preliminary surveys and data, crime is down and 25 percent of Wayne County residents have no health...Published: Aug 14, 2016 10:33 AM Full Story
Man robs cashier from drive through
The Goldsboro Police Department is investigating an armed robbery which took place Saturday morning at the McDonald's restaurant at 2002 Wayne Memorial Drive. According to a police report, a black male wearing a black hoodie and a mask came...Published: Aug 14, 2016 10:33 AM Full Story
Friday, August 12, 2016
Woman allegedly hits man with pipe
A local woman has been accused of hitting her ex-boyfriend with a steel pipe and a man has been accused of shooting at the ex-boyfriend as he drove away from a residence. According to a report filed with the...Published: Aug 12, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Shots fired in city limits
There were two reports of shots being fired in the city limits early Thursday morning that were detected by the city's new ShotSpotter system, and one man was arrested in connection to one of the incidents after allegedly shooting...Published: Aug 12, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
North Drive welcome
Shariyah Barrett-Dunbar took in the new surroundings of the multipurpose room at North Drive Elementary School on Thursday night, as her great-grandmother, Carol Barrett Hobbs, found the right line to secure information about the upcoming school year. The newly minted...Published: Aug 12, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Mental health fundraiser tonight
ClientFirst Behavioral Health and Piedmont Natural Gas will host the first Lip Syncing for a Voice event at the Paramount Theatre tonight at 7 p.m. to raise money for the Mental Health Association in Wayne County. Tickets are $15. Performers...Published: Aug 12, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Wayne Health to establish foundation
The Wayne Health Corp. board Wednesday afternoon approved articles of incorporation and bylaws for a new foundation that will serve as the fundraising arm of Wayne Memorial Hospital. However, the charitable giving would not be limited to the hospital, a...Published: Aug 12, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, August 11, 2016
'Shoot Hoops Not Guns' event slated for Sunday
This Sunday, officers and citizens will square off for an event named "Shoot Hoops Not Guns" -- a basketball game between citizens and law enforcement organized by the head coach of football and basketball at Wayne Christian Academy, Victor...Published: Aug 11, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Man arrested for exposing himself
A man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly exposing himself to a female in front of the Wayne County Courthouse. According to a release from the Goldsboro Police Department, Chance Justin Reid, 21, of 314 Mulberry St., approached a female in...Published: Aug 11, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Former airman to go to prison
A former staff sergeant at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base was sentenced in federal court Wednesday to 15 years in prison and a lifetime of supervised release after pleading guilty to one count of receiving child pornography. Steven C....Published: Aug 11, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Man accused of theft of gasoline
A Dudley man has been accused of using a company gas card to steal more than $1,700 in gas purchases from Precision Plumbing. An incident/investigation report filed with the Goldsboro Police Department Tuesday alleges that Michael Robert Kremer, 40,...Published: Aug 11, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Nourishing the community
Every Wednesday around noon, you can find Anthony Williams in the same place. Each week for over a month, Williams and several other volunteers have given away free snacks and drinks in front of the Place of Refuge Ministries...Published: Aug 11, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Board of Elections to meet
The Wayne County Board of Elections will meet Tuesday, Aug. 16, at 3 p.m. to consider a new one-stop early voting schedule for the Nov. 8 general election. The meeting, that is open to the public, will be held...Published: Aug 11, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Paving planned for city dirt streets
Two blocks of Humphrey Street in the center of Goldsboro will be the first of 41 dirt streets planned for new paving in the city. City crews are gearing up to survey the area along Humphrey Street, from Fourth...Published: Aug 11, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Dillard students, others build 'oasis' at school
Students at Dillard Middle School teamed up with representatives from Lowes, Seymour Johnson airmen and representatives from St. Francis', St. Andrew's and St. Stephen's Episcopal churches Friday to build an "outdoor oasis" courtyard at the school. The project was part...Published: Aug 11, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
WCC to offer new degree program
Wayne Community College will roll out a new degree option this fall -- associate in engineering. The pathway does not replace any of the engineering programs at the college, officials said, but focuses more on getting students better prepared...Published: Aug 10, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
UMO expects record number
MOUNT OLIVE --The University of Mount Olive is expected to welcome more than 1,000 traditional students to campus when classes start Tuesday, Aug. 23. That will break traditional enrollment records for the institution both in terms of total number...Published: Aug 10, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Gunshots fired in city limits
Shots were fired in the city limits early Tuesday morning in the vicinity of Alpha Court. According to a report filed with the Goldsboro Police Department, officers were dispatched to a shots fired call in the area of 200...Published: Aug 10, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Two men arrested after robbery
Two 20-year-old men were arrested Tuesday afternoon following a foot chase with police after allegedly robbing a man and shooting at him with a handgun. Dajoun Jeffonte Hargis, 20, of 610 Bizzell Court, and Deandre Marquez Pope, also 20,...Published: Aug 10, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Ballot change favors Berger
A provision tucked inside an elections bill approved during the waning day of the just-completed legislative session favors the son of the state Senate president pro tempore who is a candidate for the state Court of Appeals. The office is...Published: Aug 10, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Men's ministry program purchases mobile kitchen
MOUNT OLIVE -- Members of the Men's Ministry at Mount Olive First Pentecostal Church are ready to cook. But first they are going to have to shop for pots, pans and other cooking utensils as well as a 10,000-watt generator....Published: Aug 10, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Electrical fire displaces family
A structure fire at 1106-B Olivia Lane early Tuesday afternoon has displaced a family after an electrical fire started in the attic while the family was having their home treated for bed bugs. According to Goldsboro Fire Department Capt....Published: Aug 10, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Man accused of assaulting daughter for using phone
A Goldsboro man has been accused of assaulting his adult daughter because she was using her cell phone late at night. According to an incident report filed with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, John Hodges, 59, of 120 Turner...Published: Aug 10, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Crime of the Week
On Aug. 4 a 23-year-old subject from Elizabeth Town in North Carolina reported that while trying to sell his X-box One online, he discussed a sale with a potential buyer and met the subject at the Sheetz station on North...Published: Aug 10, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Carver event addresses regrouping
Iris Robinson was so concerned about people showing up for parents' night at Carver Heights Elementary School on Tuesday evening that she made up her own flyers and distributed them. She has long recognized the importance of being involved...Published: Aug 10, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
Two men allegedly attempt to steal more than $200 in food from Walmart
Two Goldsboro men are accused of attempting to steal more than $200 worth of food from the Walmart at 2908 U.S. 70 West on Saturday. According to an employee of Walmart, Nathan Terry Bullock, 58, of 1200 Simpson St.,...Published: Aug 9, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Man accidentally cuts woman
A man allegedly cut a woman on her forearm Saturday just after 11 p.m. at Heroes Sports Oyster Bar and Grill at 3009 E. Ash St. According to a police report on the incident, the woman and the unidentified...Published: Aug 9, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Man struck in the face while walking down Spence Avenue
A LaGrange man was reportedly assaulted on North Spence Avenue Saturday night after striking up a conversation with several people he approached while walking. Kevin Patrick Gayle, 33, told police he was walking on the property of 900 N....Published: Aug 9, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Chamber is accepting applications for program
The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for the 2016-17 Leadership Wayne County program that seeks emerging leaders with an interest in improving the community. Applications are being accepted through Thursday and are available at the chamber at...Published: Aug 9, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Celebrity mingle
Growing up in Rosewood, twins Gary and Larry Lane dreamed of being actors. That dream became reality, and they have been featured in movies, TV shows and several commercials. The Lanes, now 41, have had a multifaceted acting career over...Published: Aug 9, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Police office charged for DWI
An officer with the Goldsboro Police Department was arrested early Friday morning for allegedly driving while impaired. Stacey Olivia Hatcher, 44, of 119 Mill Creek Court, was arrested at 12:20 a.m. Friday morning by the Pikeville Police Department during...Published: Aug 9, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Man tased by Wayne County deputy in road rage incident
Wayne County Sheriff's Office deputies were able to stop a reported road rage incident early Sunday morning after a man called Wayne County dispatchers and claimed a Ford Bronco was repeatedly ramming the vehicle he was in. Deputies were...Published: Aug 9, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Subdivision residents seek more support for petition to have the NCDOT take over
Residents of the Canterbury Village and North Creek subdivisions are working against the clock with one week left to collect enough signatures that would lead to road repairs throughout the residential area. Close to 75 people met Monday night...Published: Aug 9, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Monday, August 8, 2016
Shots fired in city limits
A woman was shot in the buttocks early Sunday morning in the West Haven community and there were several more reports of shots being fired in the city limits during the weekend. Rahsheema Shirlaam Shropshire, 28, was reportedly standing in...Published: Aug 8, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
GHS year begins under Restart
Goldsboro High School students return to class today, as the district introduce the Restart Model at the school. At the recent school board meeting, administrators at the school explained the significance of the new approach. "We want to make...Published: Aug 8, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Man flees police in vehicle chase
A 24-year-old man was arrested for allegedly driving while impaired after reportedly leading a Wayne County Sheriff's Deputy with the DWI Task Force on a chase down Elm Street Friday night that exceeded speeds of 80 miles per hour....Published: Aug 8, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Our Community Cares
Shantaya Joyner watched as her 3-year-old son played in the sprinkler during the Our Community Cares event held Saturday in the Lincoln Homes community. The event, which drew people from the public housing neighborhood off Poplar Street, offered a...Published: Aug 8, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Chamber accepts nominations for Cornerstone
Nominations for the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce annual Cornerstone Award are being accepted through Sept. 1. The chamber's most prestigious award recognizes an individual who has committed years of service for the betterment of Wayne County. The lifetime...Published: Aug 8, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Sunday, August 7, 2016
Wayne schools to hold Summer Institute at University of Mount Olive
pmoore@newsargus.com The 11th annual Summer Institute will be held at the University of Mount Olive this week, Tuesday through Thursday. Sponsored by the Wayne County Public Schools curriculum and instruction department, it is a good kickoff to the school year,...Published: Aug 7, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
WCC medical assistants pinned
The 15 members of the 2016 Medical Assisting class at Wayne Community College recently held their pinning ceremony. The annual service, which includes presentation of medical assistant pins and red roses to students by the program faculty, and recitation of...Published: Aug 7, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
WCC Foundation Scholarship tournament nets $176,000
The Wayne Community College Foundation Scholarship Invitational Golf Tournament again exceeded its $170,000 goal -- netting $176,000 that will be used for WCC scholarships during the 2016-2017 academic year. The pool of money is essential for supporting students, said Foundation...Published: Aug 7, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
WAGES School Supplies Giveaway Preview
WAGES will host its second annual School Supplies Giveaway in the multi-purpose room located at 601 Royall Ave. Friday, Aug. 12 from noon until 2 p.m. The school supplies collected by the community agency will be provided to WAGES'...Published: Aug 7, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Saturday wreck
A Goldsboro man was injured Saturday afternoon when his motorcycle slammed into the back of a Dodge Silverado truck on U.S. 117 North near the Belfast community. Justin Bernard Jenkins, 32, of 102 Country Run Lane, sustained minor injuries,...Published: Aug 7, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Purple Heart Banquet
Hundreds of people gathered at the First Pentecostal Holiness Church Friday night for the annual Purple Heart Banquet, a ceremony honoring those members of the military who received the award for their injuries sustained in combat. The attendees included...Published: Aug 7, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Commissioners adjust public comments guidelines
sherring@newsargus.com Wayne County commissioners Tuesday morning continued to fine-tune the rules governing the public comments portion of their meetings. The policy was not on the agenda, but was added at the request of Commissioner Ed Cromartie. Cromartie's motion to change...Published: Aug 7, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Not too late to register for fall classes at WCC
Wayne Community College fall classes resume Aug. 18, with opportunities to register still available. New and returning students can sign up for classes on the main campus Aug. 16, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., and from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Aug....Published: Aug 7, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Man injured in accident
A Goldsboro man was injured Saturday afternoon when his motorcycle slammed into the back of a Dodge Silverado truck on U.S. 117 North near the Belfast community. Justin Bernard Jenkins, 32, of 102 Country Run Lane, sustained minor injuries, said...Published: Aug 7, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Honoring valor
Hundreds of people gathered at the First Pentecostal Holiness Church Friday night for the annual Purple Heart Banquet, a ceremony honoring those members of the military who received the award for their injuries sustained in combat. The attendees included active...Published: Aug 7, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Donations increase to halt violence
The city of Goldsboro's five unsolved homicides this year have captured $50,000 in state grants and $25,000 in local donations targeted to solve and reduce the string of violence in the city. Mayor Chuck Allen said Friday, during a press...Published: Aug 7, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Blood drive to thank donors
The Wayne County Chapter of the American Red Cross will have a community appreciation blood drive to thank local donors. It will take place Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Red Cross chapter house at 600 N....Published: Aug 7, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Lt. Gov. Forest makes stop in Rosewood
Lt. Gov. Dan Forest served up some Southern hospitality with free ham biscuits and laid-back conversation in the parking lot of Walmart in the Rosewood community Saturday. Forest's stop in Goldsboro, between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., was part of a...Published: Aug 7, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
State ABC board chairman discusses Talk It Out campaign
Jim Gardner, the chairman of the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission, visited Goldsboro Thursday to discuss the third phase of the state's anti-underage drinking initiative, the Talk It Out campaign. The third phase of the campaign launched on July...Published: Aug 7, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
WAGES to host supplies giveaway
WAGES will host its second annual School Supplies Giveaway in the multi-purpose room located at 601 Royall Ave. Friday, Aug. 12 from noon until 2 p.m. The school supplies collected by the community agency will be provided to WAGES' children...Published: Aug 7, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Friday press conference
The city of Goldsboro's five unsolved homicides this year have captured $50,000 in state grants and $25,000 in local donations targeted to solve and reduce the string of violence in the city. Mayor Chuck Allen said Friday, during a...Published: Aug 7, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Dan Forest
BY ROCHELLE MOORE rmoore@newsargus.com Lt. Gov. Dan Forest served up some Southern hospitality with free ham biscuits and laid-back conversation in the parking lot of Walmart in the Rosewood community Saturday. Forest's stop in Goldsboro, between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.,...Published: Aug 7, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Court records
Wayne County Superior Court These cases have been heard in Wayne County Superior Court: * Rumulo Modram, 28, 146 Hunt Lane, Clinton, accessory after the fact to discharge firearm in an occupied dwelling, 31-50 months sentence. * Adrana Laffette Swinson,...Published: Aug 7, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Community blood drive Tues
bbarclay@newsargus.com The Wayne County Chapter of the American Red Cross will have a community appreciation blood drive to thank local donors. It will take place Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Red Cross chapter house at 600...Published: Aug 7, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Barton College receives $7.8 million gift
WILSON -- Barton College in Wilson is thrilled to announce the single largest gift in its history: $7.8 million from the Estate of Emerson Clarence "E.C." Winstead. The recently received gift, earmarked for student financial aid with first preference to...Published: Aug 7, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Red Cross in need of volunteers
bbarclay@newsargus.com After doing some reorganizing of staff, the Wayne County Chapter of the American Red Cross is looking to replenish its volunteer pool. "There are a number of different opportunities for volunteers," said Kimberly Berrier, business operations specialist for eastern...Published: Aug 7, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
ABC chairman visits Goldsboro
Jim Gardner, the chairman of the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission, visited Goldsboro Thursday to discuss the third phase of the state's anti-underage drinking initiative, the Talk It Out campaign. The third phase of the campaign launched on...Published: Aug 7, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Friday, August 5, 2016
Slayings prompt surge in Crime Stoppers donations
The city of Goldsboro's five unsolved homicides this year have captured the attention of Gov. Pat McCrory and led to $25,000 in local donations that support increased Crime Stoppers payouts. Mayor Chuck Allen said Friday, during a press conference on...Published: Aug 5, 2016 3:48 PM Full Story
Welcoming educators
When Rashad Hinnant received his diploma from Goldsboro High School in 2006, he never envisioned returning there 10 years later as a teacher. But when students arrive for classes Monday, he will be among those there to greet them....Published: Aug 5, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Board stalls on WATCH funding
For the second time in as many weeks, efforts by some Wayne County commissioners to increase county funding for the WATCH van was stalled by a 3-3 vote. And in an ironic twist, Chairman Joe Daughtery, a staunch opponent...Published: Aug 5, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Mt. Olive Pickle Co. celebrates 90 years
MOUNT OLIVE -- They were bankers, produce brokers, farmers, merchants, physicians, railroad men and insurance executives. Together, they established the Mt. Olive Pickle Co. in January 1926 in what they envisioned as a community stock proposition. Today, Mt. Olive...Published: Aug 5, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Deputies discover drugs, two detained
A Wayne County sheriff's deputy car was damaged and two people were arrested Thursday afternoon after deputies pulled a car over on Ash Street that subsequently backed into a deputy's car and reportedly had three pounds of marijuana inside....Published: Aug 5, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Road closed
Crews with the N.C. Department of Transportation have closed a section of Hooks Road in Wayne County this week in order to construct a new bridge. Construction on the bridge, which runs over Nahunta Swamp Creek and is located...Published: Aug 5, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Dudley woman's vehicle is stolen
A 72-year-old Dudley woman reported to Wayne County sheriff's deputies that her vehicle was stolen some time between 9:30 p.m. Tuesday night and 2:44 a.m. Wednesday morning. According to the report on the incident, the victim told authorities that she...Published: Aug 5, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, August 4, 2016
United Way campaign begins
United Way's 2016 Frontrunners campaign is underway. There are five local businesses participating this year, and their combined goal is $40,703 to improve the lives of 815 local people. This year's Frontrunners are Daniels and Daniels Construction, North Carolina Community...Published: Aug 4, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Our Community Cares to offer fun day event
Public officials, law enforcement, community organizations and churches will all be a part of a Community Fun Day planned Saturday in the Lincoln Homes neighborhood off Poplar Street. The event is being offered through a newly formed Our Community...Published: Aug 4, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Two men allegedly attempt burglary
Two men allegedly attempted to break in to a private residence Tuesday morning just after 2, and one of the men was subsequently arrested and charged with multiple drug offenses, a report filed with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office...Published: Aug 4, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Missing elderly man is found
An 81-year-old Eureka man who went missing on July 26 has been found in Capitol Heights, Md. Arthur Pickens, who was living with his daughter in Eureka at 104 Jones St., reportedly left the home on July 26 and...Published: Aug 4, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Board approves director position in split decision
Wayne County commissioners Tuesday morning split 4-2 to approve hiring a marketing director who would be shared with the city of Goldsboro. The Goldsboro City Council unanimously approved the intergovernmental agreement to create the position at its Monday night...Published: Aug 4, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Council declines to vote on bond
The Goldsboro City Council declined to vote on a proposed $10 million bond referendum Monday but plans to take up the issue later this month. The council also made other decisions during its Monday meeting, including giving the green...Published: Aug 4, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Wreck involving tractor-trailer results in injuries
A wreck involving a tractor-trailer and a Chevrolet Cobalt at the intersection of N.C. 111 South and Bill Lane Boulevard sent two people to the hospital Wednesday afternoon. According to eyewitness accounts from the scene, the tractor-trailer was traveling...Published: Aug 4, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
Schools to hold parent meetings
Wayne County Public Schools will hold parent meetings next week at two schools involved in the regrouping plan, recently passed by the Board of Education for the central attendance area. The first session will take place at Carver Heights...Published: Aug 3, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
U-Play to add 88 jobs, makes $20M investment
MOUNT OLIVE -- The long-vacant former Helix-Poly/Sonoco building in Mount Olive will soon have a new tenant that will make a $20 million investment and create up to 88 jobs over the next five years. It will be the...Published: Aug 3, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
A night of fun
Thousands of people circulated through the Herman Park Center in Goldsboro Tuesday evening for the 33rd annual National Night Out. The evening brought families, law enforcement and city and county agencies together for a night of crime-free fun that...Published: Aug 3, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Police look at leads in death of Maddox
Police are investigating several leads in the July 22 murder of 19-year-old Atiya Tijonna Maddox, but new developments in the case are scant. Maj. Anthony Carmon, head of the Goldsboro Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division, said several people have...Published: Aug 3, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Railhouse surrenders ABC license
Railhouse Sports Bar and Grille, located at 108 N. Center St., voluntarily surrendered its ABC permits to North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement agents on Monday. Maj. Anthony Carmon, head of the Goldsboro Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division, said it...Published: Aug 3, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Pikeville town commission plans public hearings
The Pikeville town commission considered some items and tabled others at their meeting Monday, while setting a date for several public hearings. Three public hearings were set for the next town commission meeting, which will take place Tuesday, Sept....Published: Aug 3, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Board agrees to meter costs
MOUNT OLIVE -- The Mount Olive Town Board Monday night unanimously approved borrowing $226,053.80 to purchase 1,000 radio read meters. The meters were the only item on the agenda. The meeting started at 6 p.m. instead of the usual time...Published: Aug 3, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Dressing the world
Emily Privott learned to sew at a young age. Doll clothes at first. Then when her children came along, clothes for her daughters. "I've just always sewn. I enjoyed it and made dresses. I loved doing it," Mrs. Privott said....Published: Aug 3, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Crime of the week
On July 31 at about 2:30 a.m. the Goldsboro Police Department responded to the 100 block of North Center Street in reference to a subject being shot. Upon arrival officers discovered Ryan Apollo Morgan, a 32 year old man and...Published: Aug 3, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Budget director discusses spending
N.C. Budget Director Andrew Heath boils the state's $22.3 billion budget in smaller chunks when he talks about the state's economic outlook and budget overview. Those chunks being fiscal responsibility, a tax cut for the middle class, higher teacher...Published: Aug 3, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
Man shot, injured on Wayne Avenue
One man is injured following a shooting Monday afternoon in the 300 block of Wayne Avenue. Police responded to 1617 E. Elm St. just before 4:45 p.m. Monday to a report of a man being shot. When officers arrived,...Published: Aug 2, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Board of Elections awaits guidelines
The Wayne County Board of Elections is awaiting further guidelines from the state before revising plans for the Nov. 8 general election. That includes the one-stop early voting schedule that is expected to be revamped to reflect the U.S....Published: Aug 2, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Police chief addresses council about violence
The recent murders of a 19-year-old girl and a 32-year-old Seymour Johnson airman have brought Goldsboro's string of shooting violence close to home, Mayor Chuck Allen said Monday. "We had a 19-year-old that we just buried last Friday, probably...Published: Aug 2, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Cannon discusses possibility of resignation
The District 2 school board member who a year ago said it would take "an act of Congress" to remove him, prompting the board to craft a policy abolishing Skyping, told the board Monday night that he has been...Published: Aug 2, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Police probe airman murder case
No arrests have been made in the shooting death of a 32-year-old active duty airman on Center Street early Sunday morning. Ryan Apollo Morgan, of 102 Remington Court, was a senior airman working for the 4th Contracting Squadron on...Published: Aug 2, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Woman charged with safecracking, stealing money
A 36-year-old Goldsboro woman was arrested in connection with the theft of a large sum of money in the Grantham community. A resident reported the theft to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office on July 27. Sarah Jane Pierce, of 537...Published: Aug 2, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Duke Energy gives WCC $24,048 for Camp Kilowatt
The Duke Energy Foundation has given Wayne Community College $24,048 for its Camp Kilowatt. This is the eighth year for the camp and the energy company's support of it through a grant to the Foundation of Wayne Community College,...Published: Aug 2, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Alpha Kappa Alpha makes dresses for charity
Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.'s Epsilon Phi Omega Chapter spent each Saturday the past few months sewing dresses from pillowcases. The dresses are for Little Dresses for Africa, a nonprofit organization based in Michigan. The chapter members made...Published: Aug 2, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Man charged with filing false report
According to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, Henry Marshall Pate Jr. made a false report to the police, claiming several people kidnapped a woman and held her hostage in a wooded area near 830 N.E. Church Road in Mount...Published: Aug 2, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Monday, August 1, 2016
Celebrating a century
Marion Duffy of Goldsboro turned 100 years old in July, but she still plays bridge, drives her car around town and goes to the beach with friends. "I don't feel 100 years old," she said. "Because I can do...Published: Aug 1, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Board to talk incentive grant
A public hearing on a potential $56,730 economic incentive grant for a yet-to-be-identified industry will be held Tuesday morning before Wayne County commissioners. To qualify, the company will be required to create 30 new jobs with annual average salaries...Published: Aug 1, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Airman killed on North Center Street
An active duty airman stationed at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base was shot and killed in downtown Goldsboro early Sunday morning. The Goldsboro Police Department responded to a report of a person being shot in the 100 block of North...Published: Aug 1, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story