Sunday, December 18, 2016
Salvation Army's Angel Tree gifts distributed
Tamika Mickens broke her wrist a few months ago and was laid up for a while after surgery, unable to work. She and her five children became homeless, going to different people's homes until she can get back on her...Published: Dec 18, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
An Olde Fashioned Christmas
A little girl's doll small enough to fit in two hands has a cardboard tube body and a dress is made of taffeta. Although the frail little doll is falling apart, it most likely gave much joy to a little...Published: Dec 18, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Electors prepare to finalize vote for Trump
Ann Sullivan and Linda Harper knew they were going to be part of something historic. What they didn't count on was being inundated with hundreds of cards and letters and thousands of emails -- not to mention phones calls at...Published: Dec 18, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Class of 2016 bids farewell to UMO
MOUNT OLIVE -- The University of Mount Olive announced the names of 280 graduates during the fall commencement ceremony Saturday afternoon. Families filled the Kornegay Arena to watch their loved ones walk across the stage to receive diplomas for their...Published: Dec 18, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Lee-Jackson banquet Jan. 21 in Kinston
The Goldsboro Rifles, the Dr. B. T. Person and the Smithfield Light Infantry camps of the Sons of Confederate Veterans are hosting a Lee and Jackson banquet on Jan. 21 at 6 p.m. at King's Restaurant in Kinston. The...Published: Dec 18, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Council to consider software for police
The Goldsboro City Council will consider buying a $457,764 police safety software package during its meeting Monday. The software, which would be owned by the Goldsboro Police Department, includes an agreement to share the equipment with the Wayne County Sheriff's...Published: Dec 18, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Empty Stocking Fund
* Goldsboro Chapel F.W.B. Church, $100 * Best Grove Missionary Baptist Church, $100 * Melba Uzzell, $100, in memory of J.P. Uzzell * John Kinsey, $20 * Emma Hamilton, $50 in memory of Eli and Margaret H. Brown * Emma...Published: Dec 18, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Gifts for Christmas
Trahn Bryant lost her house and her car during Hurricane Matthew. Her three children gained everything Saturday morning when they received a toy and clothes for Christmas. Anyah Whitehead, 9, Kamaurye Whitehead, 7, and Phoenix Merchant, 3, showed their mother...Published: Dec 18, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Duke Progress Energy cuts rates
Duke Energy Progress customers will be paying lower electric rates following rate changes in December and January. A rate decrease went into effect Dec. 1 that reduces residential rates by 6.5 percent, commercial rates by 7.2 percent and industrial...Published: Dec 18, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story