Thursday, November 17, 2016
Woman charged in slaying of husband
Police arrested a Goldsboro woman today accused of shooting her husband during an argument Nov. 11 and charged her with an open count of murder.Christina Suzann Williams, 24, of 400 Benton St. Apt. E, was taken into custody without incident...Published: Nov 17, 2016 9:19 PM Full Story
Goldsboro police look into latest shooting
Police are investigating an early morning shooting that left a man injured. Two men were riding in a car in the 1800 block of S. Slocumb St. around 12:15 a.m. Thursday when a Ford Expedition pulled up beside them and...Published: Nov 17, 2016 1:55 PM Full Story
Family Y to close for nine days to complete $300,000 renovation project
The Goldsboro Family YMCA will close Saturday as the facility undergoes a nine-day, $300,000 renovation project. The closing, from Nov. 19 through Nov. 27, will follow with a reopening on Nov. 28 at 4:45 a.m., just after the Thanksgiving...Published: Nov 17, 2016 1:36 PM Full Story
FEMA to open Disaster Recovery Center in Duplin County
The Federal Emergency Management Agency and North Carolina Emergency Management this morning opened open a Disaster Recovery Center in Duplin County to assist victims of Hurricane Matthew. The center, located in the Greenevers Community Center, 494 Clinic Circle, Pink...Published: Nov 17, 2016 1:36 PM Full Story
12 Wayne County Schools recognized for Positive Behavior Intervention and Support
Wayne County Public Schools had 12 of its schools recognized recently for Positive Behavior Intervention and Support, or PBIS. The district has participated in the statewide initiative, part of the N.C. Department of Public Instruction, since 2006, officials said....Published: Nov 17, 2016 1:36 PM Full Story
Coor's Bait & Tackle burns to the ground
Not much is left standing of Coor's Bait & Tackle after an early morning fire gutted the structure and left most of it in ashes. The business at 312 Spring Bank Road, a total loss from the fire, is not...Published: Nov 17, 2016 8:54 AM Full Story
Man allegedly assaults estranged wife after following her home
A man assaulted his estranged wife after following her back from her boyfriend's house, according to a report filed with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office.Colon Randy Gray, 53, of 250 Racetrack Road, allegedly followed his estranged wife back to their...Published: Nov 17, 2016 6:41 AM Full Story
Couple sentenced for income tax fraud
Walda Luna, 46, and Perfecto Ruano, 57, both of Wallace, were sentenced in federal court this week to lengthy prison sentences for conspiracy to file fraudulent income tax returns. They also were ordered to pay nearly $3 million in restitution...Published: Nov 17, 2016 5:38 AM Full Story