Friday, September 30, 2016
Two wrecks occur within an hour in the city
There were two wrecks in the city this morning in the span of approximately one hour, one of which sent several people to the hospital.The first wreck happened around 9:40 a.m. Friday at the intersection of U.S. 117 and Interstate...Published: Sep 30, 2016 1:45 PM Full Story
Attorney suggests larger board for Wayne Preparatory Academy
The attorney for Wayne Preparatory Academy led a Town Hall meeting for the charter school Wednesday night at the Goldsboro Event Center, addressing recent concerns about the board and bylaws. The school on Tommy's Road opened in August 2014....Published: Sep 30, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Liaison for base, schools retires
Robert Freeman, school liaison officer between Seymour Johnson Air Force Base and Wayne County Public Schools since 2007, is retiring today. It is a bittersweet occasion for the child of a tenant farmer growing up in Pitt County who...Published: Sep 30, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Agricultural event speakers pepper comments with politics
KENANSVILLE -- It was billed as an agricultural event, but more times than not it resembled a Republican rally as speakers at the Thursday night gathering at the Duplin Events Center liberally flavored their comments with political rhetoric. They...Published: Sep 30, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Fair back to full schedule
Rain led to the cancellation or delay of several events at the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair on Thursday, but the chance of rain has lessened today and a full schedule is expected. Headlining today's activities are the Open Junior...Published: Sep 30, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Smoke smell at school results in evacuation
Students were evacuated to the gym at Eastern Wayne Middle School Thursday morning after people inside the building thought they smelled smoke following a lightning strike, officials said. Around 10 a.m., the Goldsboro Fire Department responded to a call...Published: Sep 30, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Alumni close to legal resolution
The potential dissolution of the Dillard-Goldsboro Alumni and Friends organization has prompted the parties involved in a two-year legal battle to work out their differences through a court-appointed attorney. Shelby Benton, a lawyer with Benton Family Law, was appointed by...Published: Sep 30, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Wayne Fair winners from Thursday
Daily winners Thursday September 29 Educational Booth Winners Girl Scouts: Troop 95, Julie Slye Outdoor Landscape Design: Southern Wayne High School Christmas Tree Decoration Contest: Cominado Juntos ECA Wayne Recycle Fair Contest Best of Show: Jamie Bentley, Goldsboro LEGO Contest...Published: Sep 30, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Poetry in the Park Sunday
The Wayne County Reads community-wide festival of poetry, art and music will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday at Herman Park. In case of inclement weather, the festival will be held at W.A. Foster Recreation Center on...Published: Sep 30, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Shriners fish fry today at lunch and dinner
The Wayne Shrine Club's fall fish fry will be held today in Goldsboro and Mount Olive. All proceeds go to the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Greenville, S.C. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and dinner...Published: Sep 30, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Church broken into, money stolen
Someone broke into The True Word Church Ministries at 1206 S. George St. between Sunday and Tuesday evening, according to a Goldsboro Police Department report. The report said the church was locked and secured around 5 p.m. Sunday evening,...Published: Sep 30, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Full schedule of fair events for today
Rain led to the cancellation or delay of several events at the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair on Thursday, but clear skies have returned and a full schedule is expected today. Headlining today's activities are the Open Junior Meat Goat Show...Published: Sep 30, 2016 5:53 AM Full Story