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