Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Teen charged in Wednesday morning stabbing incident
Police arrested and charged a 13-year-old boy today in connection with Wednesday morning's reported stabbing at the Royal Grande Laundry Mat at 2607 Royall Ave. Officers found the teen near the laundromat following an investigation of the scene. Maj. Anthony...Published: Dec 7, 2016 4:34 PM Full Story
Remembering Pearl Harbor
The Empire of Japan accomplished its mission in the early morning hours of Dec. 7, 1941. After moving a massive fleet that included six aircraft carriers undetected across the vast Pacific Ocean, it staged a devastating surprise attack that...Published: Dec 7, 2016 10:32 AM Full Story
Section of U.S. 70 dedicated to Grey Bailey
Millie Bailey paused several times to wipe away tears Tuesday afternoon as she thanked those responsible for dedicating a section of U.S. 70 West as Grey Bailey Highway in memory of her husband, Grey. "This road dedication has been...Published: Dec 7, 2016 10:32 AM Full Story
WCC's Fine Arts Festival to be Thursday evening
This year's Winter Fine Arts Festival at Wayne Community College takes on a slight twist -- it will also include "WCC's Got Talent." The public is invited to the free event Thursday evening in Moffatt Auditorium, said Brad Collier, music...Published: Dec 7, 2016 10:32 AM Full Story
Lawsuit challenges 20-week abortion ban
Various women's health groups filed a federal lawsuit Nov. 30 in an attempt to overturn a measure passed by the state legislature in 2015 that severely limits the exceptions to the 20-week ban on abortions. North Carolina physicians along...Published: Dec 7, 2016 10:32 AM Full Story
Empty Stocking Fund
* H.G. Moore III & Associates, $100 * Bert and Frances Allen, $50, in memory of Richard and David Wayne * Dennis Bunn, $2,000, in memory of Clement and Christine Bunn * Dennis Bunn, $200, in memory of Deborah Bunn...Published: Dec 7, 2016 10:32 AM Full Story
Slew of vehicle break-ins reported
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is investigating a slew of motor vehicle break-ins reported in Pikeville Monday morning. Seven reports were filed from 5:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. stating vehicles were entered sometime between Sunday night and the next...Published: Dec 7, 2016 10:32 AM Full Story
Pikeville board OKs library funding
PIKEVILLE -- The Pikeville Town Board approved additional funding for a new library security system at its meeting Monday night, adding $910 to the previously approved $2,000 security budget to account for extra surveillance both inside and outside the...Published: Dec 7, 2016 10:32 AM Full Story
Harris Teeter gas station expected to open in January
Construction of a new Harris Teeter gas station should be finished this month with a planned January opening on Wayne Memorial Drive. A specific opening date has not been determined for the Goldsboro location, one of a handful of Harris...Published: Dec 7, 2016 10:32 AM Full Story
Cliffs of the Neuse gets three new park rangers
After having no official park rangers during the summer months and into the fall, Cliffs of the Neuse State Park now has three new rangers. Eric Siratt is the senior ranger and Adam Pharr and Eryn Staib are the two...Published: Dec 7, 2016 10:32 AM Full Story
Flotilla, tree lighting to be Friday
Christmas will go on at Cliffs of the Neuse State Park despite the flooding and many downed trees caused by Hurricane Matthew back in October. The park's annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Flotilla is scheduled for Friday beginning at...Published: Dec 7, 2016 10:32 AM Full Story
Several cars broken into in Pikeville
Update ---- This is an updated version of the initial report to include the streets on which the motor-vehicle break-ins where reported.The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is investigating a slew of motor vehicle break-ins reported in Pikeville Monday morning. Seven...Published: Dec 7, 2016 10:14 AM Full Story
Goldsboro police investigate early morning stabbing
Police are investigating an early morning stabbing that took place before 7 a.m. at The Royal Grande Laundry Mat. Sgt. Dale Foster said police responded to a call of a woman being stabbed at the laundromat, located at 2607...Published: Dec 7, 2016 7:51 AM Full Story
Christmas parades Saturday and Sunday
There will be two Christmas parades held in Wayne County this weekend. The Pikeville Christmas Parade, postponed from last Saturday because of bad weather, will be held this Saturday, starting at 2 p.m. The Eureka Christmas Parade will be held...Published: Dec 7, 2016 5:26 AM Full Story