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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...