Sunday, September 18, 2016
Miss Goldsboro contestants being sought
Contestants are being sought for the 2017 Miss Goldsboro and Miss Goldsboro Outstanding Teen pageant, planned for Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Paramount Theatre. Executive Director Shirley Proctor said the pageant is open to ladies between the ages of...Published: Sep 18, 2016 12:19 AM Full Story
Tractor ride to benefit Cures for Colors
The second annual Eastern Carolina Tractor Ride takes off at the M.F. McCullen Jr. Farm Saturday, Sept. 24, at 2616 N.C. 55 East between Seven Springs and Mount Olive. All of the proceeds from the event go to Cures...Published: Sep 18, 2016 12:19 AM Full Story
Heroin crisis -- Treatment: Limited options, increased needs
George Carr, licensed clinical social worker and therapist at Waynesboro Family Clinic, says it is heartbreaking to tell an addict there are no beds available in a detox facility. "It is heartbreaking when you have someone in your office that...Published: Sep 18, 2016 12:19 AM Full Story
Heroin crisis -- Trafficking: Law enforcement efforts
Near the beginning of this year, a man riding an Amtrak to North Carolina from New Jersey ate an orange. He died instantly. His stomach was filled with balloons of heroin he was smuggling into the state, with every...Published: Sep 18, 2016 12:19 AM Full Story
Heroin crisis -- Addiction: A mother's loss
The ashes of Charlie Bowles sit on his mother's coffee table. Carol Bowles keeps them there, it's where she feels close to him, and in her grief that is what brings her some measure of comfort. On a Wednesday afternoon...Published: Sep 18, 2016 12:19 AM Full Story
Dunsmore: Transgender issue a 'hot potato'
The issue of transgender students is being taken very seriously by Wayne County Public Schools, Superintendent Dr. Michael Dunsmore said Thursday, calling it a "real hot potato." The discussion has been furthered by recent legislation, potential lawsuits and fallout...Published: Sep 18, 2016 12:19 AM Full Story
Worrells scholarships awarded
The Patrice Barnes Worrells Scholarship Fund has awarded more than $3,250 in scholarships to six Wayne County Public School graduates. The recipients were Amon McEachern of Goldsboro High School, Bryon Martinez of Southern Wayne High School and Han Wang, John...Published: Sep 18, 2016 12:19 AM Full Story
Wilson orchestra concert Sept. 29
WILSON -- It's that time of year again. The annual "Downtown" Concert, presented by the Barton College/Wilson Symphony Orchestra, will be held on Thursday, Sept. 29, at 7:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church at 100 Green St. The...Published: Sep 18, 2016 12:19 AM Full Story
Water line relocation means road upgrade
MOUNT OLIVE -- The pending relocation of a water line signals progress on plans to upgrade U.S. 117 South to Interstate status, Mount Olive Town Manager Charles Brown said last week. The town board awarded a $113,196 contract to...Published: Sep 18, 2016 12:19 AM Full Story
Sunday in Park to feature poetry
Sunday in the Park will feature the Passionate for Poetry Festival Oct. 2 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Herman Park. The finale of the Wayne County Reads celebration, which had been postponed earlier, will take place at this...Published: Sep 18, 2016 12:19 AM Full Story
Shooting leads to charges
One man was arrested on gun-related charges and another cited for marijuana possession Thursday after a drive-by shooting call led to a traffic stop, according to Goldsboro police. Wayne County sheriff's deputies responded to the shooting call at around 12:30...Published: Sep 18, 2016 12:19 AM Full Story
Pikeville man honors missing Vietnam veterans
PIKEVILLE -- To his friends, Pikeville resident Dennis Lewis is known as a patriot. On Saturday he put that patriotism on full display, as he and several volunteers placed 41 crosses next to his home to honor the 41 North...Published: Sep 18, 2016 12:19 AM Full Story
Omega Psi Phi leader to visit Goldsboro
Grand Basileus Antonio Knox, international leader of the more than 700 chapters making up the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., will be making a stop in Goldsboro this fall. Knox will serve as keynote speaker for the local chapter,...Published: Sep 18, 2016 12:19 AM Full Story
North William Street building collapses
A single-story brick building on North William Street collapsed last week after a deteriorating roof caved in on the aging property. No one was inside or near the building when bricks began to fall from the structure, but concerns about...Published: Sep 18, 2016 12:19 AM Full Story
Fire sends woman to hospital
A fire at 503 Eunice St. Thursday afternoon just before 5:30 p.m. sent the elderly woman living there to the hospital for smoke inhalation. Firefighters received the call about the fire at 5:23 p.m. Thursday, and had the fire out...Published: Sep 18, 2016 12:19 AM Full Story
Drug charges filed against man
A Mount Olive man was charged with several drug offenses after he was stopped by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Team last week. John Burton Brokenshire, 46, of 3618 Emmaus Church Road, Mount Olive, was stopped Tuesday...Published: Sep 18, 2016 12:19 AM Full Story
Dollar General grand opening Saturday
PIKEVILLE -- Dollar General will celebrate the opening of its new location at 303 N. Goldsboro St in Pikeville on Saturday, Sept. 24, at 8 a.m. with free prizes and special deals. The first 100 adult shoppers at the...Published: Sep 18, 2016 12:19 AM Full Story
The 'car man'
DUDLEY -- Walk through the doors of Elbert Dixon's makeshift garage on U.S. 117 and at first glance, it appears to be a haven for lost parts and unfinished projects. Like the 1928 Model A he started working on about...Published: Sep 18, 2016 12:19 AM Full Story
Council member seeks to have case dismissed
Goldsboro Councilman Antonio Williams appeared in traffic court Friday for a driving while license revoked charge and sought to have the case dismissed. Williams said he is not guilty of the charges but was unable to have the case dismissed....Published: Sep 18, 2016 12:19 AM Full Story
Benefit to honor cancer victim
A fundraiser this week will benefit children with cancer, as well as honoring the memory of a local teen who died of cancer last year. The Kickin Childhood Cancer for Matt Poland will be held Saturday, Sept. 24, from 11:30...Published: Sep 18, 2016 12:19 AM Full Story
Benefit for children's home Nov. 5
Enjoy an evening of food and family fun at the Wayne County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Nov. 5. Eastern North Carolina barbecue with all the trimmings will be served from 5-7 pm, followed by a concert by the Malpass Brothers...Published: Sep 18, 2016 12:19 AM Full Story
African Children's Choir to sing at Lord's Table
The African Children's Choir will be in concert at The Lord's Table on Parkway Drive at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 2. The program will feature well-loved children's songs, traditional spirituals and gospel favorites. Concerts are free and open to...Published: Sep 18, 2016 12:19 AM Full Story
Two charged with meth possession
Two men were arrested for possession of methamphetamine Wednesday after a traffic stop by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Team. Corey Manuel, 33, of 4660 U.S. 117 Alernate, Dudley, and Lloyed Whaley, 57, of 3016 N.C. 111...Published: Sep 18, 2016 12:19 AM Full Story
Law enforcement appreciation
The Wayne County Association of Realtors sponsored a Law Enforcement Appreciation Cookout on Friday at Herman Park. Members of local law enforcement agencies were treated to a free meal and had a chance to fellowship....Published: Sep 18, 2016 12:19 AM Full Story
Woman charged in freezer remains case
A woman was arrested Thursday in connection with the discovery of human remains in a chest freezer at 1723 B Holly St. May 27, according to a press release from the Goldsboro police department. Marcella Jean Lee, 56 of...Published: Sep 18, 2016 12:19 AM Full Story