Monday, September 19, 2016
Part of Wayne Memorial Drive closed until further notice
A portion of Wayne Memorial Drive has been shut down until further notice due to heavy rains in the area, said North Carolina State Highway Patrol Sgt. J.K. Whitley around 4:45 p.m. this afternoon. The road is closed from...Published: Sep 19, 2016 5:34 PM Full Story
Gas shortage causing little effect locally
In Wayne County, some gas stations have run out of gas, placed restrictions on certain grades of gasoline and limited the amount that customers are able to purchase, but for the most part, the gas shortage due to a gas...Published: Sep 19, 2016 1:57 PM Full Story
Two charged with drug possession
A LaGrange man was arrested Saturday when officers were patrolling Fairview Homes and smelled marijuana near where he was standing.Michael Kevin McGee, 41, of 408 D.W. James St., LaGrange, was allegedly standing outside of his vehicle in Fairview Homes when...Published: Sep 19, 2016 12:14 PM Full Story
Man allegedly assaults officer
A Goldsboro police officer was assaulted after taking a man to the emergency room Sunday night, according to a police report. Robert Fortner, 39, of 809-B Prince Ave., allegedly kicked an officer in the lower abdomen when the officer...Published: Sep 19, 2016 9:53 AM Full Story
Red Cross offers app to help military, vets
The American Red Cross has unveiled its new free Hero Care mobile application designed to help members of the military, veterans and their families identify and access both emergency and non-emergency Red Cross services from anywhere in the world....Published: Sep 19, 2016 9:53 AM Full Story
County board to honor J.D. Evans
Wayne County commissioners will be in Mount Olive Tuesday to pay tribute to the late J.D. Evans, who served on the board for 12 years. A portrait of Evans will be unveiled and dedicated at 2 p.m. in the...Published: Sep 19, 2016 9:53 AM Full Story
Place of prayer and film
The Salvation Army is offering two new services to the Wayne County community with a community prayer room and movie night. The prayer room is a place where anyone can go and spend time in prayer. "There's a sign...Published: Sep 19, 2016 9:53 AM Full Story
Council to revisit solar farm request
The Goldsboro City Council will have a public hearing tonight for a solar farm proposed along Thoroughfare Road that was denied by council in February. The public will have the chance to offer comment during the hearing, which will...Published: Sep 19, 2016 9:53 AM Full Story
Woman robbed at gunpoint
A woman was robbed at gunpoint behind the Days Inn at 801 U.S. 70 East last Tuesday night around 11:45 p.m. According to a police reportt, the woman was standing on the back side of Days Inn when she was...Published: Sep 19, 2016 9:53 AM Full Story
Wayne Community College offering nurse aide, phlebotomy courses
Wayne Community College Continuing Education will hold several information sessions for its nurse aide and phlebotomy programs in October. Those interested in enrolling in Nurse Aide I, Nurse Aide II, or Phlebotomy Technician courses in the spring 2017 session...Published: Sep 19, 2016 9:53 AM Full Story
Wayne Community College to offer continuing education course in September
Wayne Community College Continuing Education has several classes starting that teach computer and occupational skills. They include: Banking 101 (Bank Teller), 6-9 p.m., Mondays and Thursdays, Sept. 26-Nov. 3, $70; CompTIA Cloud+ Cert Prep (online), Sept. 20-Nov. 22, $180;...Published: Sep 19, 2016 9:53 AM Full Story
VA appointments changed
FAYETTEVILLE -- Veterans receiving care at Fayetteville VA Medical Center can make appointments with their local VA audiology and optometry clinics without seeing their VA primary care physician first. The direct scheduling initiative is a major change in the way...Published: Sep 19, 2016 9:53 AM Full Story
Man beaten and robbed on Ash Street
A man was beaten and robbed on East Ash Street last Tuesday around 2:30 p.m. According to a police report, Austin Elliott Harris, 22, was near 2421 E. Ash St. when three people jumped him and took $500 from...Published: Sep 19, 2016 9:53 AM Full Story
Break-in reported at Eastern Wayne Discount
Someone reportedly broke into Eastern Wayne Discount convenience store at 774 E. New Hope Road some time between last week and stole $1,500, 200 packs of Newport cigarettes, two cartons of Newport cigarettes and seven packs of cigars. An...Published: Sep 19, 2016 9:53 AM Full Story
Gas shortage hits Wayne but pumps still flowing
The gas shortage in the Southeast caused by a pipeline spill in Alabama is having an effect on Wayne County. Some gas stations were selling only certain grades of gasoline early today while others were limiting the amount of gasoline...Published: Sep 19, 2016 6:27 AM Full Story
Gas shortage hits Wayne but pumps still flowing
The gas shortage in the Southeast caused by a pipeline spill in Alabama is having an effect on Wayne County. Some gas stations were selling only certain grades of gasoline early today while others were limiting the amount of gasoline...Published: Sep 19, 2016 6:26 AM Full Story