Tuesday, October 25, 2016
To keep warm
Winter is coming soon, and some people in Wayne County don't even have a warm coat to keep the chill out. To help, First Baptist Church is holding its annual Warm the Word event Nov. 5 at 8 a.m....Published: Oct 25, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Two are arrested for carjacking
Police say two 18-year-olds pointed a gun at a woman's head and forced her from her car Sunday. Both men are in custody. Jose Avendano-Ortiz and Erik Penaloza, both of 105 Logan's Run Lane, Albertson, were arrested and charged...Published: Oct 25, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Bill Clinton to stop in city
Former President Bill Clinton will make a campaign stop in Goldsboro today at 2 p.m. as part of an eastern North Carolina bus tour in support of his wife, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. Clinton will launch the "Stronger...Published: Oct 25, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Democratic leader claims misconduct at polling site
A state Democratic leader claims she was asked to leave the Wayne County Board of Elections early voting site after being confronted by the director. Linda Wilkins-Daniels, president of the African-American Caucus of the state Democratic Party, said she visited...Published: Oct 25, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Price gouging accusations probed by attorney general
RALEIGH -- State Attorney General Roy Cooper wants answers from a rental car business that allegedly price gouged consumers in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. "Communities across North Carolina are working to recover from this devastating storm and we need...Published: Oct 25, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Blood collections scheduled
The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood before the holiday season is in full swing. A seasonal decline often occurs from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day when donors get busy with festivities. However, the need for blood...Published: Oct 25, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story