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