Sunday, October 23, 2016
'Disturbance' at Neuse Correctional -- at least two injured
UPDATE -- A N.C. Department of Public Safety news release issued at 10:16 p.m. Sunday said the disturbance at the Neuse Correctional Institution has been brought under control.According to the release, a small group of inmates started two separate fires...Published: Oct 23, 2016 10:33 PM Full Story
Art takes its place
A 14-foot-tall steel-crafted dinosaur is one of several new public art pieces now on display along Center Street in downtown Goldsboro. A celebration of the new artwork took place Friday, following the recent installation of the sculptures in two Center...Published: Oct 23, 2016 12:42 AM Full Story
Embers to perform for Empty Stocking Fund
As part of the drive to raise money for the Empty Stocking fund, The Embers Band will be in concert in Goldsboro, donating part of the proceeds from the show to the benefit. The fund provides needy children with toys...Published: Oct 23, 2016 12:42 AM Full Story
Council member Antonio Williams past due on taxes
Goldsboro Councilman Antonio Williams is facing foreclosure on a downtown property he owns after failing to pay property taxes since 2011. Williams, the council's District 1 representative, also has a 2015 court judgment requiring he pay a Currituck County...Published: Oct 23, 2016 12:42 AM Full Story
WAGES offers clothes, food to hurricane victims
WAGES opened its doors again on Friday to give away more than just clothes. Scheduled for spring and fall only, the clothing giveaway broke the rules from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and offered items such as diapers and...Published: Oct 23, 2016 12:42 AM Full Story
Man fights off armed attackers
A man walking in the 500 block of North Claiborne Street was allegedly attacked by three men in an attempted robbery Thursday evening. The incident took place at about 6 p.m., according to the police report. The victim reported to...Published: Oct 23, 2016 12:42 AM Full Story
Ah, chili is in the air
It had to be the knees that made the difference, joked a kilt-wearing Bill Royall after the First Presbyterian Church's Hot Scots team swept the competition in Saturday's 10th annual Really Chili Challenge. The team won best booth, the...Published: Oct 23, 2016 12:42 AM Full Story
Jones guilty on all counts
WILMINGTON -- Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Arnold O. Jones II, District 8-B, was found guilty in federal court Friday on all three counts of an indictment charging him with bribing an officer to get copies of text messages...Published: Oct 23, 2016 12:42 AM Full Story
University of Mount Olive to observe exercise month
MOUNT OLIVE -- In honor of Exercise is Medicine Month at the University of Mount Olive, health and physical education majors are holding the Second Annual Trojan Health Awareness Day on Tuesday, October 25. Students from Carver Elementary, Southern Wayne...Published: Oct 23, 2016 12:42 AM Full Story
Scores take part in walk against Alzheimer's
They walked for their husband, or wife, their parents or grandparents. Some walked for other relatives or friends, others simply walked as a show of support. Regardless of whom they were walking for, participants in Saturday morning's 14th annual...Published: Oct 23, 2016 12:42 AM Full Story
Red Cross needs volunteers
The American Red Cross is opening a volunteer intake center in Goldsboro beginning Monday. It will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Volunteers are needed to work in the Red Cross warehouse, distribute cleaning items...Published: Oct 23, 2016 12:42 AM Full Story
Public's help sought in identifying driver
The state State Highway Patrol is seeking the public's help in helping identify the vehicle and driver who died in a fiery crash on I-95 near mile-marker 95 just outside the city limits of Smithfield on Wednesday, Oct. 19. The...Published: Oct 23, 2016 12:42 AM Full Story
Art gathering coming to Wayne County Museum
A local designer will host the first Masters of the Arts Past, Present and Future Exposition at the Wayne County Museum on Oct. 29. The event will include participation by nearly a dozen designers, artists and creators of locally...Published: Oct 23, 2016 12:42 AM Full Story
Lost a pet during Hurricane Matthew? Try contacting your local animal shelter
RALEIGH - State officials are advising people trying to recover pets they lost in Hurricane Matthew to visit their county's animal shelter. Hundreds of pets have been rescued and housed in shelters since Hurricane Matthew impacted the state Oct. 8....Published: Oct 23, 2016 12:42 AM Full Story
In wake of hurricane, DMV to waive fees in some counties
RALEIGH --In an effort to provide relief to residents impacted by Hurricane Matthew, Gov. Pat McCrory has directed the Division of Motor Vehicles to temporarily waive certain fees for customers in counties affected by Hurricane Matthew. ""We are committed to...Published: Oct 23, 2016 12:42 AM Full Story
Goldsboro native in new movie
Goldsboro native Mona Parks recently appeared on the silver screen as an "N-TEK agent" in the action film "Max Steel," which released in theaters Oct. 14. Ms. Parks has been acting since 1987, and received a degree in drama from...Published: Oct 23, 2016 12:42 AM Full Story
Free dog food at shelter
Wayne County Animal Control received a donation of six pallets of dry dog food. The shelter will be giving away the dry dog food to flood victims with proof of address while supplies last at 1600 Clingman St....Published: Oct 23, 2016 12:42 AM Full Story
Entries sought for city parade
Entries are being sought for the annual Goldsboro Christmas Parade. The parade will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3, at 4 p.m. in downtown Goldsboro. The Jaycees took the lead for the parade for many years. Three years ago, the...Published: Oct 23, 2016 12:42 AM Full Story
Duplin to honor Korean War dead
KENANSVILLE -- Duplin County and the Duplin County Historical Society will unveil and dedicate a granite monument as a permanent memorial to the men from Duplin County who died in the Korean War. The ceremony will be held at 2:00...Published: Oct 23, 2016 12:42 AM Full Story
County waives some fees due to hurricane
The Wayne County Board of Commissioners have unanimously waived the following fees: * Fees at the landfill for Hurricane Matthew and the subsequent flooding related solid waste for the next 45 days; * Waived fees in the environmental health area...Published: Oct 23, 2016 12:42 AM Full Story
Condemned homes to have electricity cut off
More than 300 homes temporarily condemned by the city of Goldsboro will have electricity disconnected early this week due to liability and safety concerns. The homes, which sustained significant flood damage from Hurricane Matthew, have been inspected and found to...Published: Oct 23, 2016 12:42 AM Full Story
Businesses help those displaced by flood
As people across the community continue to help residents displaced from flood-damaged homes, several downtown business owners are joining the effort. Kalilah Mischeaux, owner of The Village Rising, and Councilman Antonio Williams and Yvonnia Moore, owners of The Ice Storm,...Published: Oct 23, 2016 12:42 AM Full Story
Shoeboxes for Samaritan's Purse are being collected
Christmas is closer than you think and it's already the time of the year to be preparing shoeboxes of gifts for needy children around the world through the Samaritan's Purse outreach organization. Every year, millions of shoeboxes are packed full...Published: Oct 23, 2016 12:42 AM Full Story