Sunday, November 27, 2016
School choral events this week
Wayne County Public Schools students will spread holiday cheer through festive songs and melodies at the annual districtwide Choral Showcase, with performances spanning three nights this week at Goldsboro High School. This is the 16th year for the annual holiday...Published: Nov 27, 2016 12:09 AM Full Story
Fire princess crowned
Under the holiday lights and decorations lining South Center Street in downtown Goldsboro Saturday evening, the temperatures lingered in the mid-40s. But inside the Paramount Theatre, things were just beginning to heat up. A crowd of 220 family, friends and...Published: Nov 27, 2016 12:09 AM Full Story
Seven Springs trims Christmas tree
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Brylie Crook was placing ornaments on the Seven Springs Community Christmas Tree as fast she could. Several times the 3-year-old even hustled up a 10-foot ladder, with some help from Steve Smith, to hang ornaments near the...Published: Nov 27, 2016 12:09 AM Full Story
Internet gaming business seeks permit
The owner of a former internet sweepstakes gaming business on South Berkeley Boulevard is seeking a conditional-use permit to reopen in the Village Square Shopping Center. The Goldsboro Planning Commission will review the request during its meeting Monday at 7...Published: Nov 27, 2016 12:09 AM Full Story
Toys for Tots a go
Toy shelves in stores might be empty after all this Christmas season in Wayne County. Toys for Tots arrived at the Salvation Army and the Marine Recruiting Office this month, and people have already donated 10,000 toys to children in...Published: Nov 27, 2016 12:09 AM Full Story
Non-U.S. citizens might also qualify for FEMA help
North Carolina residents who are non-U.S. citizens and survivors of Hurricane Matthew may be eligible for disaster assistance if they have a Social Security number or permanent resident card (green card) or if a minor child who lives in the...Published: Nov 27, 2016 12:09 AM Full Story
Board of Health seeks nurse
The Wayne County Board of Health is accepting applications for the nurse board member position. Board of Health members serve a three-year term and are able to serve up to three consecutive terms with responsibilities that include making health-related decision...Published: Nov 27, 2016 12:09 AM Full Story
'A grateful family' thanks fire department for rescue
GRANTHAM -- It is a simple message. Yet for Grantham firefighters, the sentiment is far more satisfying than the large box of Omaha steaks the note arrived with. "From a grateful family. The Mack family thanks you for your assistance...Published: Nov 27, 2016 12:09 AM Full Story
University of Mount Olive graduation planned for Dec. 17
MOUNT OLIVE -- The University of Mount Olive will graduate approximately 325 students on Saturday, Dec. 17. Commencement exercises are scheduled for 2 p.m. in the George and Annie Dail Kornegay Arena on the Mount Olive campus. William Brian Floyd,...Published: Nov 27, 2016 12:09 AM Full Story
Bentonville to hold Christmas exhibit
FOUR OAKS -- Enjoy a wagon ride around the grounds while taking in the scenes at Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site's Holiday Open House. On Saturday, Dec. 3, visitors will get the chance to see how Christmas was celebrated in...Published: Nov 27, 2016 12:09 AM Full Story
Boys & Girls Club will hold annual Pancake Day on Dec. 3
The Boys & Girls Club of Wayne County is having its 38th annual Pancake Day on Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Goldsboro club on Royall Avenue, from 7 to 11 a.m. Eat-in or take-out is available. take-out hours will be...Published: Nov 27, 2016 12:09 AM Full Story
Graffiti found on man's front door
A man reported to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office Tuesday that he found a swastika and obscene graffiti drawn on his front door around noon that same day. James McCullen, 55, who lives on Stridingridge Drive, told authorities he did...Published: Nov 27, 2016 12:09 AM Full Story
Optimist Club and Harvest Fellowship Church help needy
The Optimist Club of Goldsboro donated $500 last week to Manna House, a ministry of Harvest Fellowship Church that provides the needy with food, clothing and other assistance. Optimist Club member Bill Edgerton said the group was interested in helping...Published: Nov 27, 2016 12:09 AM Full Story
Man charged with possession of rifle
Police arrested a man Tuesday accused of running from officers with a stolen AR-15 rifle in tow on Oct. 15 when they found him at 309 W. Holly St. According to a press release, Dwayne Lee Hardy, 32, of 409...Published: Nov 27, 2016 12:09 AM Full Story