Sunday, October 9, 2016
Evacuations spawn curfews
Goldsboro residents are being asked to voluntarily evacuate their homes in certain areas of the city due to the predicted crest of the Neuse River. Residents south and west of the following areas are asked to evacuate and get to...Published: Oct 9, 2016 5:24 PM Full Story
Power likely out for days
Much of Wayne County remains flooded and one person has died after Hurricane Matthew dumped approximately 16 inches of rain on the local area overnight Saturday into Sunday morning.At least 33,000 customers were without power, according to Duke Progress Energy...Published: Oct 9, 2016 2:44 PM Full Story
Aftermath
Much of Wayne County remains flooded and one person has died after Hurricane Matthew dumped approximately 16 inches of rain on the local area overnight Saturday into Sunday morning.At least 33,000 customers were without power, according to Duke Progress Energy...Published: Oct 9, 2016 1:38 PM Full Story
Woman charged after passing out with children in car
Goldsboro police said Friday a "good Samaritan" who happened upon a woman unresponsive in her car with her two children inside on Berkeley Boulevard Thursday turned out to be one of their own. Retired Goldsboro police Sgt. Jeremy Sutton broke...Published: Oct 9, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Walker a 'good fit' for Wayne Community College
When the Wayne Community College board of trustees set out to find a new president, there was one sentiment that kept popping up in the discussion -- they wanted the right "fit" for the institution, as well as the community...Published: Oct 9, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Veterans standdown held at Herman Park
Veterans Freeman E. Matthews of Wilson and Dave Warnick of Holly Springs attended Thursday's veterans standdown for different reasons -- Matthews to look for resources; Warnick to help provide them. But both agreed there was still one thing about...Published: Oct 9, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Hurricane Matthew drenches Wayne County
Hurricane Matthew dumped enough rain on Wayne County Saturday to force the closure of dozens of streets and roads, make driving hazardous on many others, and force the evacuation of residents living in one section of the city of Goldsboro....Published: Oct 9, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Former Foster Center focus of meeting
The future of the former W.A. Foster Center -- a building with deep ties to the African-American history in Goldsboro -- will be explored during a community meeting Wednesday. The Goldsboro City Council will have a public meeting starting at...Published: Oct 9, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Wayne Community College still accepting students for fall
Students who still want to attend Wayne Community College this fall have one more chance to start the semester. Registration for "Fall II" condensed college credit courses will be held Thursday, Oct. 13, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on...Published: Oct 9, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
University of Mount Olive offers master's degree in nursing
MOUNT OLIVE -- Phyllis Coley of Pikeville has been a registered nurse for more than 30 years. She went into the field not just to make a living, but because she had a genuine love and concern for people....Published: Oct 9, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Rain not good news for Wayne area farmers
The heavy rainfall Hurricane Matthew dumped on eastern North Carolina this weekend was not welcome news for Wayne County farmers, already mired down in soggy fields. Wind that accompanied the storm could also impact any corn still in the...Published: Oct 9, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Proposed noise ordinance would not include firearms
Shoot, shout or shhh. Wayne County residents will have a chance to speak up about the things that disturb their silence later this month as the county works to replace its current vague, three-paragraph, and basically unenforceable, noise ordinance....Published: Oct 9, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Program on black Civil War regiment
The Wayne County Public Library will have a free program on the 135th U.S. Colored Troops Oct. 20 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The unit was formed in Goldsboro in March 1865 and included more than 200 men from...Published: Oct 9, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Old Dobbs Society to hold special meeting
The Old Dobbs Genealogical Society will meet on Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Wayne County Public Library. The start time will be 10 a.m. rather than the usual 10:30 due to the program. The organization will be joining the...Published: Oct 9, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Blood drive schedule
The following is the October blood drive schedule for the Wayne County Chapter of the American Red Cross: * Oct. 10 at Eastern Wayne High School from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. * Oct. 11 at Charles B. Aycock High...Published: Oct 9, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Mt. Olive Pickle booth at State Fair to move
RALEIGH -- After almost 30 years in the same location at the N.C. State Fair, Mt. Olive Pickle Co. will move to a new spot this year. The company's booth, where fair-goers can purchase a pickle for 50 cents,...Published: Oct 9, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Gray receives Order of Long Leaf Pine
Dr. Betty Howell Gray of Charlotte, formerly of Goldsboro, received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine for her service to the state and Charlotte-Mecklenburg County. The award is the highest honor for community service bestowed by the state of...Published: Oct 9, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story