Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Teen being treated for Lyme disease, mold toxicity
Mary Lindsey Edwards was one sick girl. Doctors now say the 18-year-old's problems -- she has been diagnosed with Lyme disease and mold toxicity, along with co-infections that sent her to more than 30 physicians -- could have begun...Published: Oct 26, 2016 10:13 AM Full Story
Firemen wear pink in October
Even firemen wear pink. The Goldsboro Fire Department has proudly worn the fourth edition of pink shirts for the month of October -- to raise money for breast cancer awareness. "Fighting more than just fires" is printed on the...Published: Oct 26, 2016 10:13 AM Full Story
Crowd excited to see Clinton speak
From diehard Democrats to Republicans, the people waiting in line to see former President Bill Clinton on Tuesday were excited to hear what he had to say. That excitement and undercurrents of optimism set the overall tone of the...Published: Oct 26, 2016 10:13 AM Full Story
Former president makes stop in city
They came by the hundreds. Throngs filled the John Street parking lot Tuesday afternoon; some carried signs others brandished cell phones. They'd come to hear a seasoned orator and to experience his trademark personable style of campaigning. In both...Published: Oct 26, 2016 10:13 AM Full Story
More locations to open for voting
Nearly 6,500 have cast ballots through Tuesday at the one-stop early voting location at the Wayne County Board of Elections office, 209 S. William St. The site opened Oct. 20, and five additional sites will open at 9 a.m....Published: Oct 26, 2016 10:13 AM Full Story
State recognizes two schools in county for graduation rates
On Tuesday the N.C. Department of Public Instruction recognized districts and schools with the highest graduation rates in 2016, with two Wayne County Public Schools high schools among them. The state acknowledged schools with 100 percent graduation rates, with...Published: Oct 26, 2016 10:13 AM Full Story
Insurance, federal aid should cover repairs to vehicles hit by storm
RALEIGH -- Anyone whose automobiles were damaged or destroyed by flooding from Hurricane Matthew may be eligible for help to repair or replace their vehicles. The first step should be for the vehicle owner to check auto insurance policy...Published: Oct 26, 2016 10:13 AM Full Story
Public works director says he is moving on
Goldsboro Public Works Director Jose Martinez will end his three-year career in the city after accepting a similar post in Apex. Martinez, the city's public works director since April 2013, will be the public works and transportation director for the...Published: Oct 26, 2016 10:13 AM Full Story
Task force checks
On an unassuming intersection of road just outside of Mount Olive, coming into view just as cars travel out of the long, low-slung curve in the road -- sits a DWI check point that's been set up by the Wayne...Published: Oct 26, 2016 10:13 AM Full Story
Islamic group hosts events
The Wayne County Islamic Society is conducting a set of events to convey to the Wayne County community that it shares its objective of developing a stronger, more united community. These events are a clothing and food giveaway on...Published: Oct 26, 2016 10:13 AM Full Story