Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Lidl grocery store on Wayne Memorial
Plans are moving forward with the addition of a new Lidl grocery store in Goldsboro along Wayne Memorial Drive near U.S. 70. The German-based discount grocer continues to work through the city's site approval process for the near 5.5 acre...Published: Nov 22, 2016 10:44 AM Full Story
Empty Stocking Fund
* Georgia and David Gurley, $100, in honor of our Pine Ridge neighbors * Merle and Phyllis Kearns, $100, in honor of Rusty, Larry and David * Bob and Sue White, $100, in memory of Clayton and Dorothy Moore *...Published: Nov 22, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
Riders of the toys
Danny Scott, dressed as Santa, waves from his sleigh as he and the other participants in the 28th annual Wayne County Motorcycle Riders Toy Run line up to leave Berkeley Mall for their ride Sunday. More than 250 people made...Published: Nov 22, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
Fifty attend meeting to support Goldsboro High School principal
Wayne County Public Schools officials are saying little about Goldsboro High School Principal Robert Yelverton being placed on paid administrative leave this week, but announced late Monday that he will be back at work next week. About 50 people showed...Published: Nov 22, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
Three honored at Farm-City Week Banquet
Julian Aycock and the late Durwood McKinley Price Monday night were inducted into the Wayne County Agricultural Hall of Fame in recognition of their outstanding contributions in the field of agriculture. The Outstanding Woman in Agriculture Award was presented...Published: Nov 22, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
Business owners petition council to prevent sweepstakes from opening
Mary Viens stood before the Goldsboro City Council Monday with a list of more than 200 signatures from customers opposed to the opening of an internet sweepstakes parlor near the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base gate. Viens, who owns the...Published: Nov 22, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
Gang member arrested on drug charges
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office arrested a validated member of the Bloods, a street gang, on drug charges Saturday. Alexander Rickey Shaw Jr., 23, of 405 Cardinal Drive, is charged with possession with intent to sell or deliver marijuana and...Published: Nov 22, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
Election canvass to be held today
The Wayne County Board of Elections this morning was to resume its efforts to canvass the results of the Nov. 8 general election. No surprises are expected once the canvass is completed and the vote certified, Wayne County Elections...Published: Nov 22, 2016 10:00 AM Full Story
Rep. John Bell elected as N.C. House Republican majority leader
State Rep. John Bell of Goldsboro Monday was elected by acclamation to a two-year term as state House Republican majority leader. Bell, who had been completing the unexpired term of former Rep. Mike Hager, was elected to a full term...Published: Nov 22, 2016 6:46 AM Full Story