Sunday, September 4, 2016
Reward in killing increased
The city of Goldsboro held a press conference Aug. 5 addressing recent violence in the city. Specifically, it was announced that that the city had received $25,000 in pledged donations from six local businesses, individuals, the Friends of Seymour...Published: Sep 4, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Pork Council pledges $125,000 for UMO scholarship
MOUNT OLIVE -- The N.C. Pork Council has pledged $125,000 to the University of Mount Olive to establish the N.C. Pork Council Scholarship Endowment. The first scholarship will be awarded during the 2017-2018 academic year. "We are so appreciative...Published: Sep 4, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Police job fair to be held Sept. 14
The Goldsboro Police Department will be holding a police job fair on Wednesday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. and again from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Goldsboro Event Center at 1501 S. Slocumb St. The department...Published: Sep 4, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Mickey's celebrating 70 years
Mickey's Pastry Shop has been baking sweet treats for Wayne County residents for 70 years. The family-owned business has seen three generations of bakers turning out everything from cream puffs and cupcakes to wedding cakes and holiday pies. It...Published: Sep 4, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Council to consider new art Tuesday
Three public art pieces have been picked for downtown Goldsboro and will be presented to the Goldsboro City Council Tuesday. The council also plans to consider site plans for a new middle school at the Wayne Preparatory Academy, a...Published: Sep 4, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Hermine leaves little mark on Wayne
Wayne County dodged a bullet this weekend, when the tropical storm downgraded from Hurricane Hermine status blew across North Carolina. Local emergency management agencies had met Thursday to discuss strategies should winds and rains wreak havoc on the area. But...Published: Sep 4, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
University of Mount Olive STEM camp for third-graders
MOUNT OLIVE -- The University of Mount Olive will host 750 Wayne and Duplin County third-graders from area Wayne and Duplin County schools Friday, Sept. 16, for a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fair, called STEM on the...Published: Sep 4, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Shred-a-thon Sept. 24
Southern Bank of Goldsboro will host a shred-a-thon on Saturday, Sept. 24 beginning at 9 a.m. The bank's office is located at 2501 E. Ash St. The event is scheduled to end at 1 p.m., or earlier if the shred-it...Published: Sep 4, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
School means immunizations
RALEIGH -- With the start of the new school year the Department of Human Services' Division of Public Health reminds parents and guardians of the importance of vaccinations for school-aged children. Whether children are home-schooled or attend a public,...Published: Sep 4, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Public hearing on rabies scheduled
A public hearing will be held during this month's Wayne County Board of Health meeting, to discuss a proposed rule for postexposure management of rabies for cats and dogs. The board meets Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 12:15 p.m. in the...Published: Sep 4, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Military health care town hall planned
The commanding officer of Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune, Capt. Jim Hancock, will host a military retiree health care town meeting on Sept. 15 at 2 p.m. All area military retirees are cordially invited to attend. The meeting will be held...Published: Sep 4, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Man sentenced for selling cocaine
RALEIGH -- The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina announced that in federal court on August 30 John Abney Sr., 54, of Pollocksville was sentenced to 300 months imprisonment for selling cocaine. Abney pleaded guilty...Published: Sep 4, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Man is charged on several warrants
A man with several outstanding warrants was arrested Thursday after leading officers on a vehicle and foot chase, according to a press release from the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. Tyrik Deontre Joyner, 20, of 1807 Day Circle was arrested and...Published: Sep 4, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Little Washington reunion held
Stormy weather did not deter the gathering of former Little Washington residents on Saturday. The 13th annual reunion of the former Goldsboro community that ran from U.S. 117 South to Center Street was held on familiar ground at H.V. Brown...Published: Sep 4, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Habitat for Humanity builds
Habitat for Humanity will hold its first-ever Teacher Build on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. There is a $25 donation required to participate. Lunch and t-shirts will be provided. The home is located at 809 Weaver...Published: Sep 4, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Consumers warned of post-storm scams
North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper is warning consumers to be on the lookout for scams that could follow Tropical Storm Hermine. "Those hit by storms can suffer again when scammers target families, businesses and communities working to recover from...Published: Sep 4, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Boy, 8, hurt at Busco Beach
An 8-year-old boy was taken to Wayne Memorial Hospital on Saturday, after a report was called in about a possible drowning at Busco Beach, officials said. Wayne County Sheriff's Office deputies and Wayne County EMS responded to the scene...Published: Sep 4, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story