Monday, September 5, 2016
Reading Between the Wines fundraiser scheduled for Sept. 24
The fifth annual Reading Between the Wines, a fundraiser for Literacy Connections of Wayne County, will take place Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. Each year the event is held at a local historical home. This year it will be at...Published: Sep 5, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Council to consider ban on skateboards downtown
A city ordinance would ban skateboards, roller skates and scooters from downtown sidewalks and city property pending approval by the Goldsboro City Council Tuesday. City Manager Scott Stevens said the ordinance change seeks to clarify city rules, which officials already...Published: Sep 5, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Commissioners to tour new jail Tuesday
Wayne County commissioners on Tuesday will tour the Carey A. Winders Detention Center that is scheduled to open in October. The $10 million facility is named in memory of Winders, who served as sheriff for nearly 20 years. Winders,...Published: Sep 5, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Man and woman charged
A man who fled from the scene after being approached by an off-duty officer in reference to several outstanding warrants was able to elude police Friday. He was later captured following a tip to his whereabouts. Also arrested was...Published: Sep 5, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Old Navy store to hold kids' safety event
The Old Navy store in Goldsboro will be holding its annual kids safety event on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. in the parking lot of the business on North Berkeley Boulevard. The event is held to...Published: Sep 5, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Deer harvest up in 2015-16
RALEIGH -- During the 2015-2016 hunting season, hunters across the state reported harvesting 162,558 deer, a 5.8 percent increase over the previous season. Although the number of deer harvested grew, it was 3.9 percent below the 10-year average. "Although trends...Published: Sep 5, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Break-in reported, items stolen
Joesph Guevremont, 28, of Palm Street, said he arrived home from work and found a rear door and window to a back bathroom broken in, with $200 worth of damage to the window and the following items taken: a $400...Published: Sep 5, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story