Saturday, November 19, 2016
Sheriff's Office probes two storage unit break-ins
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is investigating a reported storage unit break-in at Highway 13 North Mini-Storage. According to an incident report, the break-in happened some time between Sunday night and Monday morning, but was reported to authorities Wednesday. The...Published: Nov 19, 2016 11:04 PM Full Story
DMV reports halt canvass
It could be after Thanksgiving before Wayne County and other counties across the state are able to certify their Nov. 8 election results. The delay is the result of a federal court ruling that votes of people who signed...Published: Nov 19, 2016 11:04 PM Full Story
State, local offices to close
State offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24, and Friday, Nov. 25, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Federal offices, banks and post offices will be closed Nov. 24. City of Goldsboro offices will be closed Thursday and Friday for the...Published: Nov 19, 2016 11:04 PM Full Story
Arrest made in August break-in
A 19-year-old is facing three felony charges after being arrested Wednesday for a break-in that happened in August. Dylan Garrett Thomas, 19, of 2819-A McLain St., is charged with felony breaking and entering, felony larceny after breaking and entering, felony...Published: Nov 19, 2016 11:04 PM Full Story
St. Mark Church hosts giveaway
When Hurricane Matthew blew through Goldsboro last month, flood waters threatened St. Mark Church of Christ at the foot of Ash Street near U.S. 117. A yellow line around the large brick church now serves as a reminder of...Published: Nov 19, 2016 11:04 PM Full Story
Man is charged in bait shop fire
Authorities arrested a man suspected of burning Coor's Bait & Tackle to the ground Thursday morning after spotting items stolen from the business in his car during a traffic stop. Capt. Richard Lewis of the Wayne County Sheriff's Office...Published: Nov 19, 2016 11:04 PM Full Story
Curtain call
Sarah Merritt enjoyed listening to the smooth sounds of jazz Friday during her final event as executive director of the Arts Council of Wayne County. Merritt, who launched the monthly jazz showcase in 2014, has watched the series grow in...Published: Nov 19, 2016 11:04 PM Full Story
Pup-kin patch
Waynesborough Park played host to the 2nd Annual Paws N Pumpkins pet adoption event Saturday. The event was originally scheduled for October, but was rescheduled due to flooding and damage to the park from Hurricane Matthew. Organizers are planning on...Published: Nov 19, 2016 11:04 PM Full Story
Sheriff's Office seeks public's help in two cold cases
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in solving homicides that happened in 2013 and 2014. "Somebody knows something, and I wish that person would come forward," said Sgt. Robert Golimowski, the lead investigator on both...Published: Nov 19, 2016 7:32 PM Full Story
Arrest made in Coor's Bait & Tackle fire
Authorities arrested a man suspected of burning Coor's Bait & Tackle to the ground Thursday morning after spotting items stolen from the business in his car during a traffic stop. Capt. Richard Lewis of the Wayne County Sheriff's Office said...Published: Nov 19, 2016 4:17 PM Full Story