Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Kitchen fire sends teen to hospital
What started as bubbling grease in a pan ended with one woman sent to the hospital Wednesday evening after a kitchen fire at 121 Woodland Acres Ave. in Dudley damaged the home, said first responders and bystanders at the scene....Published: Nov 23, 2016 6:38 PM Full Story
Retailers gear up for Friday
Retailers in the Goldsboro area are stocked with merchandise and ready for the Black Friday customer rush that starts Thanksgiving Day. Several stores were already offering deals this week and many plan to keep up the pace by offering sales...Published: Nov 23, 2016 6:00 PM Full Story
Empty Stocking Fund
* Diane Harrison, $100, in loving memory of Tom Harrison * Carl and Anastasia Dreighton, $150, Merry Christmas to All * Earnest and Jeanne Lovings, $100 * Tony and Vicki Phillips, $50, in memory of Bernice Phillips * Tony and...Published: Nov 23, 2016 10:06 AM Full Story
Lighting up for the holidays
Children tossed snow balls, families waited in line to meet Santa and hundreds watched as Christmas lights were lit in downtown Goldsboro Tuesday night. Mayor Chuck Allen, surrounded by children, flipped the ceremonial switch at 5:30 p.m., kicking off...Published: Nov 23, 2016 10:06 AM Full Story
Voter canvass finally complete
Wayne County Elections Director Dane Beavers said the county's canvass is complete and there were no changes or surprises. However, there is still a chance that the election is not over. Republican Gov. Pat McCrory has called for a...Published: Nov 23, 2016 10:06 AM Full Story
YMCA Turkey Trot proceeds will go to CHANGE healthy lifestyles program
The 11th annual YMCA Turkey Trot will be held on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24, with proceeds to support the CHANGE for Children healthy lifestyles program. The 5K and 10K races start at 8 a.m., and the one-mile fun runs...Published: Nov 23, 2016 10:06 AM Full Story
Sunday fire now designated as undetermined
Officials investigating a Sunday morning fire that destroyed a warehouse at 118 S. Carolina St. said Tuesday the fire is now designated as undetermined instead of suspicious. "I would safely say at this point there is nothing showing us...Published: Nov 23, 2016 10:06 AM Full Story
The value of a gift
Talasha Armwood grew up in a single-parent home with three siblings. Her mother wanted to give her children all she could, but times were hard. Money, always scarce, was especially so around Christmas. "Back then, we knew the situation....Published: Nov 23, 2016 10:06 AM Full Story
FEMA works to identify housing options
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is working closely with the state and other agencies to identify housing options for those affected by Hurricane Matthew and related flooding. Each situation is different and the solution must be tailored to the...Published: Nov 23, 2016 10:06 AM Full Story
Council steps closer to Lidl store
The Goldsboro City Council approved a property change that paves the way for the addition of a new Lidl grocery store along Wayne Memorial Drive. The council also decided to purchase five security cameras for crime-ridden neighborhoods during its...Published: Nov 23, 2016 10:06 AM Full Story
Soup Kitchen to serve up a feast
When most of Wayne County is sitting down to a Thanksgiving feast Thursday, there are some who would have nowhere to go and nothing to eat. So the Community Soup Kitchen of Goldsboro will open its doors Thanksgiving day from...Published: Nov 23, 2016 8:10 AM Full Story
State trooper assigned to Wayne County under internal investigation
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol confirmed Tuesday that one of its patrol supervisors assigned to Wayne County is under internal investigation. The trooper in question is accused of what amounts to stealing time -- and taxpayers' money -- by...Published: Nov 23, 2016 6:50 AM Full Story