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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...