Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Wreck causes injuries, slowing traffic on N.C. 111
A car flipped and landed upside down on N.C. 111 near Stoney Creek Church Road early this morning, sending the driver and passenger to the hospital and reducing traffic to one lane for more than an hour.According to North Carolina...Published: Sep 21, 2016 2:39 PM Full Story
Head-on collision sends two to hospital
A head-on collision between a white Ford Explorer and a red Volkswagen Jetta on Salem Church Road near Belfast Road early Tuesday morning sent two people to the hospital.North Carolina Highway Patrolman J.T. Creech said the driver of the Jetta,...Published: Sep 21, 2016 12:59 PM Full Story
Trump attracts thousands to Duplin County for rally
KENANSVILLE -- A boisterous crowd of nearly 6,000 people packed the Duplin County Events Center to hear Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Tuesday. Outside the venue, thousands more gathered around the building, straining to catch part of his...Published: Sep 21, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Court upholds conviction of Metzger
The North Carolina Court of Appeals upheld the first-degree murder conviction of Gary Metzger Tuesday for the 2011 strangulation death of his adopted sister, Jean Hubbard. Metzger, who received a life sentence, appealed his conviction in October of 2014,...Published: Sep 21, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Scenes from downtown
Walnut Street received some dramatized love over the weekend. The fourth season of the "Lovers Lane" web series partially filmed downtown Goldsboro on Saturday, and the show's producer and director, Karlton Clay, couldn't be more proud of the cast and...Published: Sep 21, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
KidsFest slated for this Saturday at Berkeley Mall
KidsFest will take place at Berkeley Mall this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with law enforcement and first responders on scene to educate children and their families about fire, safety and health in a fun and safe...Published: Sep 21, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Two charged in theft of gasoline
Two people were charged by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office for stealing gasoline Monday night just after 9 p.m. According to a report filed with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, Dillon Ellis Myers, 24, of 909 Chestnut St., Fremont,...Published: Sep 21, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Fremont deeds property to group
The Fremont Board of Aldermen formally handed over a property lot to non-profit organization Renewal Place at their meeting Tuesday evening, the latest in a series of steps to allow the organization to build additional housing for low-income people...Published: Sep 21, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Crime of the week
On Aug. 28, a resident of Goldsboro reported leaving their wallet in their unsecured vehicle in the 1600 Block of East Mulberry Street onthe evening of Aug. 27. On Aug. 28, the resident discovered their wallet had been stolen and...Published: Sep 21, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Zoning request garners concern
A proposed event center in a residential area along Leslie Street raised concerns from a group of neighbors during Monday night's Goldsboro City Council meeting. Property owner Patrick Gallagher is asking city officials for a conditional-use permit to operate...Published: Sep 21, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Trump rallies crowd in Kenansville
KENANSVILLE -- A boisterous crowd of nearly 6,000 people packed the Duplin County Events Center to hear Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Tuesday. Outside the venue, thousands more crowded around the building, straining to catch part of his speech...Published: Sep 21, 2016 5:10 AM Full Story