Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Col. Christopher Sage discusses base, community relationship
Col. Christopher Sage, 4th Fighter Wing commander, took the helm of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in July and with that job, he has also become one of the driving leaders in Goldsboro and Wayne County.With 80 percent of the...Published: Sep 13, 2016 12:17 PM Full Story
Constitution Day to be celebrated with voter registration drive at Wayne Community College
Wayne Community College will hold a voter registration drive and give mock citizenship quizzes to celebrate Constitution Day on Wednesday, Sept. 14. Both activities are open to the community as well as the college's students and employees. The Wayne...Published: Sep 13, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Pickleball players await decision on courts, funds
Local pickleball players are waiting for the tennis courts at the Goldsboro Event Center to be replaced with long-lasting pickleball courts. USA Pickleball Association Ambassador of Wayne County Susan Moneypenny said North State Resurfacing Co. of Wilmington estimated the...Published: Sep 13, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Parents arrested on drug charges
A mother and father were arrested for alleged heroin possession after being found passed out in their car at 2002 Wayne Memorial Drive with their 3-year-old child in the car. Steven Britt McCullen, 27, of 1116 Stan Ray Road,...Published: Sep 13, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Councilman Antonio Williams holds closed-door meeting
Goldsboro City Councilman Antonio Williams held a closed-door meeting in City Hall Monday after posting a Facebook video claiming he's being unfairly treated following recent charges of failure to appear in court. Williams said in a Sunday Facebook video...Published: Sep 13, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Input sought on needs of Slocumb Street neighborhood
The Goldsboro Community Relations Department will seek community input on current and future needs within the southside Slocumb Street neighborhood during a meeting Thursday night. The public briefing and input meeting will be from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at...Published: Sep 13, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
New art pieces to go on display
Downtown Goldsboro will have several new public art pieces on display in the fall with the addition of a locally crafted piece by a Pikeville steel fabrication company. Julie Metz, the city's downtown development director, recently told the Goldsboro...Published: Sep 13, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Two charged with drug possession
Two women were arrested Sept. 4 on charges related to trafficking opiates after deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office discovered opiates during a traffic stop. Angela Suggs Craig, 36, of 218 Pine Tree Lane, Dudley, and Katrina Sue Harris,...Published: Sep 13, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Mount Olive to apply for up to $3.2 million for sewer
MOUNT OLIVE -- Up to $3.2 million in Clean Water State Revolving Funds is being sought by the town of Mount Olive for two separate sewer projects. The first grant is for $1.2 million and would be used to...Published: Sep 13, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Two charged in heroin possession
A Raleigh woman and a Clayton man were arrested during a traffic stop Sunday on heroin charges. Elizabeth Michelle Amon, 21, of 6820 Whispering Fall Run, Raleigh, and Blake Michael Morden, 31, of 12 E. Smoketree Court, Clayton, were...Published: Sep 13, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Goldsboro man charged with multiple offenses
A Goldsboro man was arrested and charged with multiple drug offenses after a traffic stop on Sept. 7, according to a press release from the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. Robert Lee Cole, 22, of 806-B Olivia Lane, was stopped by...Published: Sep 13, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Drugs are seized, driver is charged
A traffic stop on Sept. 5 yielded sheriff's deputies seizing a large amount of drugs from a LaGrange man's car, a press release from the Wayne County Sheriff's Office says. According to the release, Michael Jashon Collie, 33, of...Published: Sep 13, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Board cancels meeting
The Wayne County Board of Elections meeting scheduled for 3 p.m. today has been canceled. For more information, call 919-731-1411...Published: Sep 13, 2016 7:08 AM Full Story