Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Governor offers reward for information in 2015 killing of 15-year-old
Gov. Pat McCrory announced today the state is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever murdered Deyelle Morrisey near 300 Rollingwood Drive on Nov. 23, 2015 -- a case that...Published: Sep 28, 2016 2:53 PM Full Story
Two men arrested after two high-speed chases in Mount Olive
A man eluded police twice Sunday, resulting in two high-speed chases in Mount Olive.According to the Mount Olive Police Department, Nathaniel Bruce Britt, 29, of Albertson, was driving a black Dodge van east on Park Avenue when an officer followed...Published: Sep 28, 2016 1:34 PM Full Story
J.D. Evans portrait unveiled at library
MOUNT OLIVE -- Putting a face with a name is not the usual expression. But the J.D. Evans Community Room received a face when a portrait of the late Evans was unveiled at Steele Memorial Library Tuesday, Sept. 20. "A...Published: Sep 28, 2016 11:14 AM Full Story
Fun Day in the Park Saturday afternoon
MOUNT OLIVE -- The Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Fun Day in the Park from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Westbrook Park, 210 Westbrook St. It is being co-sponsored by The Bridge church, Mount Olive...Published: Sep 28, 2016 11:14 AM Full Story
Calypso firefighters to hold auction
CALYPSO -- The Calypso Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual auction Saturday beginning at 4 p.m. The event raises money to fund the volunteer fire department's general fund, as there is no fire district tax for the area. The...Published: Sep 28, 2016 11:14 AM Full Story
A day for heroes
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive First Pentecostal Holiness Church recognized local heroes during its 11 a.m. worship service Sunday, Sept. 11, on the 15 anniversary of 9/11. Local heroes -- law enforcement and first-responders -- were addressed by Mount Olive...Published: Sep 28, 2016 11:14 AM Full Story
Men of FIC gives book bags to schools
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive Middle School Principal Tammy Keel, right, accepts a donation of book bags filled with school supplies from members of the Men of Faith, Integrity and Character, from left, Al Southerland, Vernon Lee, Charlie Galloway and...Published: Sep 28, 2016 11:14 AM Full Story
'Verses and Vittles': Cutting toenails
"Do not judge so that you will not be judged." -- Matthew 7:1 When I married my husband in 1953, I inherited a job right away. It was cutting his toenails. His mother cut them before me. I always thought...Published: Sep 28, 2016 11:14 AM Full Story
Syringe in bra, meth lead to charges
MOUNT OLIVE -- A woman allegedly hid methamphetamine in her mouth, two syringes in her pocket and one syringe in her bra Sunday in Mount Olive. A report from the Mount Olive Police Department said Kathy Harper Letchworth, 43,...Published: Sep 28, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Wayne Community College board talks project slowdown
Requests from the state to make the proposed Advanced Manufacturing Center more energy efficient sparked debate Tuesday night among the Wayne Community College board of trustees, who were concerned about potential slowdowns to the project. The former Cooper Bussmann...Published: Sep 28, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
City hires new tourism director
A marketing and sales professional with local ties has been hired as the Goldsboro travel and tourism director. Ashlin Glatthar, the director of sales and marketing for the Hampton Inn and Best Western Plus hotels in Goldsboro, will start...Published: Sep 28, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Building the fair
A crewman assembles a popular carousel ride at the Wayne Regional Fairgrounds. The fair opens Thursday afternoon and runs through Saturday, Oct. 8. Exhibit and contest submissions are being taken in today from 4 to 8 p.m. and Thursday morning...Published: Sep 28, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Parents raise issue of school's funding
Roughly 40 people met with attorney Glenn Barfield at Wayne Preparatory Academy Tuesday night for about three hours about concerns regarding the school's finances and the school's board of directors, whom Barfield represents. Several parents raised concerns about millions...Published: Sep 28, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Two are charged in sale of drugs
A man and a woman were arrested last Wednesday after a traffic stop on N.C. 111 South and Spring Bank Road during which officers located 9 ounces of cocaine with a street value of $25,200. The Goldsboro/Wayne County Drug...Published: Sep 28, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Council approves streets paving list
The Goldsboro City Council approved its first list of city streets slated for repaving if voters approve a $7 million bond referendum in November. The list was approved Monday in an effort to provide information to city residents prior...Published: Sep 28, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Illuminating the darkness
KINSTON -- Robert Lawrence Jr. spends a moment squinting at the dark canvas before him. He slips on his glasses and cocks his head to the side. With a few strokes from his brush, dipped in his choice of...Published: Sep 28, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Board tables rezoning request
A change in the appearance of a heavily wooded area along Thoroughfare Road prompted the Goldsboro Planning Commission Monday to table a rezoning request tied to a proposed solar farm. Planning Commission member Glenn Barwick said he was concerned...Published: Sep 28, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Eighteen violent criminals attend GPAC call-in
There will come a time for many people when they must make a choice that will determine the course of their lives and the lives of their loved ones. For the 18 violent criminals who attended Tuesday night's Goldsboro Partners...Published: Sep 28, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Paws and Pumpkins slated for Oct. 15
Furever Paws will have a fundraiser Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A Paws and Pumpkins dog adoption and fall event will be held at Waynesborough Park. There will be entertainment, drawings for prizes, face painting and...Published: Sep 28, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Crime of the week
On Friday, Sept. 16, around 3 p.m., a woman reported that she was robbed at gunpoint by two unknown black men at her home in the 400 block of Virginia Street. The men took money from the victim and fled...Published: Sep 28, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story