Monday, November 7, 2016
Shooting death in city
Goldsboro police are investigating a shooting death at the corner of Nile and Bright streets in the city. Initial reports are that one person is dead. Police have the area of the 800 block of Nile and the 300...Published: Nov 7, 2016 4:46 PM Full Story
FEMA sites close due to technical difficulties
The Federal Emergency Management Agency/state Disaster Recovery Center in Wayne County is among 14 centers that temporarily closed today because of "technical" issues. A FEMA spokesman said he did not have any specifics as to what the issue is, but...Published: Nov 7, 2016 3:40 PM Full Story
Two men assault and rob man
A man was allegedly approached by an unknown suspect who asked the man for a lighter last Sunday in the Harris Teeter Parking lot. According to a report by the Goldsboro Police Department, the man handed the suspect a...Published: Nov 7, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Voters, candidates in final day of rough election season
When the polls open at 6:30 a.m. for Tuesday's general election nearly one half of Wayne County's eligible voters already will have cast ballots through one-stop voting. That compares to statewide where more than 45 percent of the nearly...Published: Nov 7, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Nominations sought for governor's award
Nominations are being taken for the 2017 Governor's Volunteer Service Award. The county can select up to 10 individuals, businesses, groups or teams and one paid director of volunteers to be recognized for their outstanding contributions to the community. One...Published: Nov 7, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Law enforcement on standby for polling places Election Day
As one of the most contentious presidential elections in the nation's history looms on the horizon, local law enforcement is on standby. But there have not been any issues requiring law enforcement's presence yet. There have not been any...Published: Nov 7, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
UPDATE: Haulin' Hog owner charged for rape
The owner of Haulin' Hog BBQ faces rape and kidnapping charges after allegedly sexually assaulting a woman inside his business on Sept. 21. Police arrested John Crawford Kearney, 43, of 900 Community Drive, at his home Saturday. He is being...Published: Nov 7, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Dinner theater proceeds to go to families on deployment
Good old gospel and Christmas music is what those attending First Baptist Church's dinner theater next month will hear as they enjoy a holiday turkey meal. A "Sanders Family Christmas" will be presented Nov. 11 and 12 and 18...Published: Nov 7, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Bypass sign applications being accepted
The state Department of Transportation is accepting applications from businesses for logo marketing signs on the new U.S. 70 Bypass The signs alert travelers as where they can find gas, food, lodging, and attractions. Participating businesses pay an annual rental...Published: Nov 7, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story