Sunday, November 13, 2016
Remembrance ceremony held
Whereas the Veterans Day Parade Friday was a loud, energetic affair, things quieted down for the Veterans Day remembrance ceremony at the Wayne County Veterans Memorial. The small proceeding, joined by around 40 people, took place at 1 p.m. Friday...Published: Nov 13, 2016 1:06 AM Full Story
Veterans Day events held
As a city with close ties to the military, Goldsboro has a history of supporting veterans long after they retire from the service. On Friday, the city brought that appreciation to the forefront during the annual Veterans Day parade on...Published: Nov 13, 2016 1:06 AM Full Story
Dunsmore explains school performance results
Principal Tammy Keel and her staff at Mount Olive Middle School were celebrating the school reaching expected growth last year. But then came the word from the state -- the school was a low-performing school. "I cannot tell you how...Published: Nov 13, 2016 1:06 AM Full Story
Empty Stocking Fund
Donations are being accepted for the Empty Stocking Fund, Goldsboro's oldest charity. The fund, created in 1912, provides toys and clothing for hundreds of needy children across Wayne County. There is no overhead. One hundred percent of the money collected...Published: Nov 13, 2016 1:06 AM Full Story
Man dies of wounds
A Goldsboro woman shot and killed her husband Friday while he was assaulting her, the Goldsboro Police Department said. The shooting happened at 400 Benton St. Apt. E just after 6 p.m. The man, identified by authorities as 28-year-old Sudon...Published: Nov 13, 2016 1:06 AM Full Story
New Miss Goldsboro crowned
Goldsboro has a new queen. Courtney Smith, 19, of Mint Hill was crowned as Miss Goldsboro 2017 Saturday night, coming out on top of a field of intense competition. "It's definitely a great honor," Smith said backstage after the competition...Published: Nov 13, 2016 1:06 AM Full Story
Shelter close, temporary housing available
The American Red Cross shelter in Wayne County closed Thursday after the remaining families were placed in temporary housing. More than 50 people were still being housed inside the School Street School shelter, on Virginia Street, until temporary housing...Published: Nov 13, 2016 1:06 AM Full Story
Praxis Film Festival tickets go on sale
When Jack Kannan retired earlier this year as executive director of the Foundation at Wayne Community College, he took the Praxis Film Festival with him. He said at the time that David Weil had offered him an office at the...Published: Nov 13, 2016 1:06 AM Full Story
Internet gaming again under review
The owner of a former Internet sweepstakes gaming business in Goldsboro is seeking to reopen with updated software designed to comply with state law. The Goldsboro Planning Commission will take up the request during its meeting Monday. Tom Britt...Published: Nov 13, 2016 1:06 AM Full Story
Pikeville to seek FEMA assistance
PIKEVILLE -- The Pikeville Town Board laid the groundwork for potential aid from FEMA during Monday night's meeting, as it authorized Town Administrator Michael Hunt to begin the paperwork necessary to apply for aid. In adopting town resolutions 16-11 and...Published: Nov 13, 2016 1:06 AM Full Story
Pianist to perform at Barton
WILSON -- Renowned pianist Beth Levin will return to the Barton College stage for her fourth appearance with the Barton College/Wilson Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, Nov. 20, at 3 p.m. The orchestra's annual fall concert, conducted by music director Mark...Published: Nov 13, 2016 1:06 AM Full Story
Shoeboxes sought for Operation Christmas Child
Due to the flood, Operation Christmas Child operations have relocated from Adamsville Baptist Church to Freedom Baptist Church at 300 Country Day Road. Shoeboxes filled with goodies for needy children overseas will still be collected, starting this week, and Wayne...Published: Nov 13, 2016 1:06 AM Full Story
Mount Olive parade deadline
MOUNT OLIVE -- Friday, Nov. 18, is the deadline to submit applications for entries in the Mount Olive Christmas Parade and to nominate someone to serve as parade grand marshal. The parade, sponsored by the Mount Olive Area Chamber...Published: Nov 13, 2016 1:06 AM Full Story
Embezzlement charge filed
A man allegedly embezzled money from a business in Mar Mac, according to a press release from the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. The release said the owner of the business reported the stolen money on Oct. 27, and the...Published: Nov 13, 2016 1:06 AM Full Story
Vandalism investigated
A woman allegedly discovered "Jack X" scratched on her bathroom wall Wednesday after three blinds in her house had been lifted. According to a report form the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, the woman and her husband found a blind lifted...Published: Nov 13, 2016 1:06 AM Full Story
From home-brewers to a whole new business
Plenty of times Zak Fein and Carson Clark raised their plastic cups of home-brewed beer in their garage. But thousands of toasts and spilled beer never amounted to their wish coming true. Then one night -- as their straightened arms...Published: Nov 13, 2016 1:06 AM Full Story
Fundraisers for Pathway Academy
Pathway Christian Academy on George Street was badly damaged by the flooding from Hurricane Matthew. Two fundraisers are planned to raise money to help in the restoration of the school. On Saturday, Nov. 19, a yard sale will be held...Published: Nov 13, 2016 1:06 AM Full Story
Financial aid workshop to be held Tuesday at Southern Wayne
Wayne County Public Schools, along with the College Foundation of North Carolina, will hold the first of two financial aid workshops this week. High school juniors and seniors interested in pursuing higher education, and their parents, are invited to...Published: Nov 13, 2016 1:06 AM Full Story
Up to the challenge
PIKEVILLE -- Automotive students at Charles B. Aycock High School proved again this week that all the power worth harnessing isn't under the hood of a car -- it's in teamwork. Earlier in the month the school was named...Published: Nov 13, 2016 1:06 AM Full Story
Two charged with armed robbery
Police arrested two 16-year-olds Friday night after they allegedly robbed a man at gunpoint when he agreed to give them a ride from the Beestown convenience store at 905 S. Slocumb St. Aaron Smith, of 312 Goldleaf Drive, and Terrencio...Published: Nov 13, 2016 1:06 AM Full Story
Two arrested for larceny
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office arrested two people Wednesday on larceny charges for a theft that happened on Aug. 22. Jacob Griffith of Goldsboro reported a break-in at his home. Griffith reported that a handgun, electronics and tools were taken...Published: Nov 13, 2016 1:06 AM Full Story
Motorcycle toy run scheduled for Nov. 20
The 28th annual Wayne County Motorcycle Riders Toy Run will take place Nov. 20 at Berkeley Mall at noon. Fee is a minimum of one new toy per bike. Bikes will pull out of the mall at 2 p.m....Published: Nov 13, 2016 1:06 AM Full Story