Friday, December 16, 2016
Freezing rain possible this evening
The National Weather Service in Raleigh says Wayne County could get some freezing rain this afternoon and tonight before changing over to all rain tonight as temperatures warm above freezing. In Greene and Pitt counties, a freezing rain advisory is...Published: Dec 16, 2016 4:58 PM Full Story
Teens charged in Dudley break-in
Two juveniles are in custody on burglary charges after a concerned Dudley citizen reported a break-in at their neighbor's house, according to a Friday press release from the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. According to the release, the Sheriff's Office responded...Published: Dec 16, 2016 3:23 PM Full Story
Local man charged in forgery, theft
A man is in custody for four separate incidents in which he allegedly stole property and forged checks, according to a Friday press release from the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. Deputies arrested Justin Edward Howell, 27 of 847 Ebenezer Church...Published: Dec 16, 2016 1:05 PM Full Story
UPDATE: Senior Air Force member charged with teen's death, SJAFB releases statement
Chief Master Sgt. Hector Soler, security forces manager at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, turned himself in to Goldsboro police Thursday evening on charges of felony death by motor vehicle.Soler walked out of the Wayne County Magistrate's Office 40 minutes...Published: Dec 16, 2016 10:38 AM Full Story
Groups express interest in ownership of old W.A. Foster Center
Residents, organizations or other groups interested in preserving the aging W.A. Foster Center have until the end of February to lay out their plans to city leaders. Nearly two dozen people attended an informal meeting Thursday with the Goldsboro...Published: Dec 16, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Empty Stocking Fund
* Anonymous, $100 * Richard and Snow Proctor, $50, in honor of all the wonderful people who came to our aid after the flood * Jacqueline Harvey, $25, "What's to come is better than what's been." * Brunetta F. Bradshaw,...Published: Dec 16, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Public hearing on Pegasus tankers highlights community, partnership
Community and partnerships were the underlying themes in comments by most of the 10 people who spoke at a Thursday night public hearing in support of the Air Force's proposal to base a reserve squadron of 12 of the...Published: Dec 16, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Activists, residents speak out against Duke permit
A group of activists, community members and environmental experts gathered at the Wayne County Center Thursday night to speak out against a draft wastewater permit currently sought by Duke Energy. The permit would allow Duke to discharge water from the...Published: Dec 16, 2016 8:12 AM Full Story