Saturday, October 29, 2016
Schools invite public to discuss planning
Wayne County Public Schools is continuing its efforts to roll out its strategic plan and provide updates to the community on where the district is headed, with six sessions planned around the county. The district began the process last year,...Published: Oct 29, 2016 9:43 PM Full Story
Entries sought for Veterans Day parade
Entries are still being sought for the annual Veterans Day Parade that will be held at 11 a.m. on Veterans Day in downtown Goldsboro. The parade will feature more than 100 groups, including bands, floats, motorcycle clubs, and marching...Published: Oct 29, 2016 9:43 PM Full Story
UMO students receive FFA honors at national convention
MOUNT OLIVE -- Each year, the National FFA Organization honors FFA members who show the utmost dedication to the organization. The American FFA Degree is bestowed upon a select group of individuals for excelling over a period of years in...Published: Oct 29, 2016 9:43 PM Full Story
Section of U.S. 70 in Johnston to be closed
RALEIGH - To allow workers to safely place girders for a new bridge over U.S. 70, the N.C. Department of Transportation will close a section of U.S. 70 near Pine Level in Johnston County overnight starting Tuesday, Nov. 1. Beginning...Published: Oct 29, 2016 9:43 PM Full Story
Remaining inmates evacuated
Inmates that remained at Neuse Correctional Institution after a disturbance Sunday, Oct. 23, were evacuated Friday, according to a press release from the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. Around 180 remaining inmates were moved to other prisons across the...Published: Oct 29, 2016 9:43 PM Full Story
Pageanting with a purpose
Miss Seymour Johnson is a pageant with a purpose, says Brittany Harper, co-director with her mother, Tracy Atkins. In addition to recognizing young women of varying ages for the typical pageant criteria, it also is heavy on involving participants in...Published: Oct 29, 2016 9:43 PM Full Story
Local dancer to go to Disney
Jessie Stewart has done some fun things in her young life. She took piano lessons for 10 years, dance for 12. She participated in StageStruck for eight years, her first show, "Peter Pan," was the year the Paramount Theatre...Published: Oct 29, 2016 9:43 PM Full Story
Goldsboro Halloween hours
Halloween will be observed in the city of Goldsboro Monday from 6-8 p.m. City leaders are encouraging residents to take precautions to ensure safety during traditional trick-or-treat activities. Parents are asked to supervise children, confine trick-or-treating within their neighborhood and...Published: Oct 29, 2016 9:43 PM Full Story
Empty Stocking Fund accepting donations
With water from Hurricane Matthew still receding, it is a difficult time to think about Christmas. But the holiday is approaching and the Empty Stocking Fund needs your help. The fund has created a holiday for needy children in Wayne...Published: Oct 29, 2016 9:43 PM Full Story
City begins to clean up after catastrophic flood: Council approves $250,000 to pay for clean up
City of Goldsboro leaders were briefed Friday on hurricane disaster relief efforts and expenses related to the city's response to Hurricane Matthew. The city council approved using $250,000 from its general fund to pay for debris removal, emergency supplies,...Published: Oct 29, 2016 9:43 PM Full Story
City begins to clean up after catastrophic flood: Christ in Action team works in Goldsboro
Ora Douglas stood in her back yard watching a Christ in Action team work to remove a 36-inch-diameter tree stump damaged by Hurricane Matthew. Without the recent help by the Mannassas, Va.-based, nonprofit ministry, Douglas would have likely paid as...Published: Oct 29, 2016 9:43 PM Full Story
ECCC car show slated for Nov. 5
GOLDSBORO - Chevrolet of Goldsboro and Eastern Carolina Corvette Club will hold a 22nd Annual Veteran's Day Car Show on Saturday, Nov. 5, starting at 10 a.m. The awards ceremony will begin at 3 p.m. All proceeds from the car...Published: Oct 29, 2016 9:43 PM Full Story
First African Baptist Church plans bus trip to game
NCCU v. N.C. A&T A bus trip to the North Carolina Central-N.C. A&T football game on Nov. 19 will leave from First African Baptist Church at 11 a.m. General Admission ticket and roundtrip bus fare are $65.00. Money is due...Published: Oct 29, 2016 9:43 PM Full Story
Stein eyes state's top law enforcement post
With North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper racing for the governor's mansion, the seat he is vacating is up for grabs. Democrat Josh Stein is reaching for it. Stein stopped in Goldsboro Tuesday to meet with the Wayne County...Published: Oct 29, 2016 9:42 PM Full Story
Award hopeful inspires youth
Alando Mitchell, founder of A Drummers World, was recently nominated for a Lamplighter award for his service with the organization. Lamplighter awards are designed to acknowledge and honor individuals and organizations who are "lighting the path" for others through...Published: Oct 29, 2016 9:42 PM Full Story
25 indicted for variety of offenses
The U.S. Department of Justice indicted 25 people from six eastern North Carolina counties, including one man from Dudley, on charges of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, continuing criminal enterprise, money laundering and various firearm offenses . According to...Published: Oct 29, 2016 9:42 PM Full Story
Shots fired had no ties to murder
Shots fired into a house and additional reports of shots fired bookended the Friday morning murder of 21-year-old Shai Taylor Valentine but were not connected, according to the Goldsboro Police Department. The incidents happened at 10:30 p.m. Thursday, and...Published: Oct 29, 2016 7:51 PM Full Story