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