Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Empty Stocking Fund
* Louise and Byron Gould, $25, in memory of Ruby and Rudy Eklers * Sylvia Taylor, $50, in loving memory of Gary Taylor * Anonymous, $50, in memory of Granny and Grandmama * Raymond Smith, $25 * The Norris family,...Published: Nov 16, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
READ Wayne focuses on early childhood literacy development
READ Wayne, which started out earlier in the year as Wayne County Readiness Coalition, is generating funding support and hiring staff to get the message out about the importance of early childhood literacy. Dr. Dave Tayloe of Goldsboro Pediatrics,...Published: Nov 16, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
Board splits on appointments
Wayne County Commission Chairman Joe Daughtery Tuesday morning justified tabling appointments to the Wayne Memorial Hospital board as a way to keep people off the board who have created a contentious relationship with commissioners. Daughtery also chastised his fellow...Published: Nov 16, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
County reports six deadly heroin overdoses in 2016
There were two confirmed and one suspected heroin overdose reported in the city earlier this month, one of which resulted in a death. Thomas Michael Violette, 26, of 101 Biltmore Drive, died Nov. 3 around 10 a.m. from a suspected...Published: Nov 16, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
Canvass won't affect local races
Approximately 764 provisional ballots were cast in Wayne County during the Nov. 8 general election. But probably less than half will be counted -- not enough to affect any local races, Wayne County Elections Director Dane Beavers said. The...Published: Nov 16, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
Solar farm passes planning board
The Goldsboro Planning Commission was divided in a 3-2 vote Monday that favors future development of a 32-acre solar farm along Thoroughfare Road. The commission voted to recommend to the city council the rezoning of 43 acres, at 3021 Thoroughfare...Published: Nov 16, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
Man charged on three counts of larceny
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office arrested a man Nov. 9 accused of breaking into homes in Rosewood and Seven Springs during September and early November. Christopher Dail Alphin, 38, of 361 Sanderson Road, is charged with three counts of...Published: Nov 16, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
Fremont talks garbage pickup
FREMONT -- The Fremont Board of Aldermen set a public hearing date for its long-discussed garbage can ordinance changes at its meeting Tuesday night, planning to hold the hearing at its next meeting in December. A town committee on...Published: Nov 16, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
Latest heroin-related death brings Wayne County's 2016 total to six
There were two confirmed and one suspected heroin overdose reported in the city earlier this month, one of which resulted in a death. Thomas Michael Violette, 26, of 101 Biltmore Drive, died Nov. 3 around 10 a.m. from a suspected...Published: Nov 16, 2016 6:29 AM Full Story