Monday, December 19, 2016
Deputies: Pikeville man had heroin, cocaine on him behind Food Lion
A Pikeville man is facing drug charges after his arrest Thursday. According to a press release, Wayne County Drug Unit members found Jondre Terrell Spencer, 38, of 402 Sweeten Branch Road, Pikeville, behind the Food Lion grocery store in Pikeville....Published: Dec 19, 2016 5:04 PM Full Story
Woman charged with drug possession on jail premises
A woman is charged with opiate trafficking and possession of cocaine on jail premises after authorities found drugs inside her car during a traffic stop Saturday.According to a press release Wayne County sheriff's deputies stopped Yolanda Renee Lewis, 33, of...Published: Dec 19, 2016 3:25 PM Full Story
Special session called to repeal HB2
Gov. Pat McCrory says he will call a special session Tuesday to repeal the contentious HB2, which limited the protections of the LGBT people.The special session is in response to the Charlotte City Council repealing the ordinance that inspired the...Published: Dec 19, 2016 11:41 AM Full Story
Soler makes first appearance in District Court
Chief Master Sgt. Hector Soler, who is charged in the drunk-driving death of 17-year-old Johny Robert Watson, appeared in Wayne County District Court this morning. Soler, security forces manager at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, appeared in front of Judge...Published: Dec 19, 2016 11:33 AM Full Story
New Teen Court director hopes to help students
When BreAnna VanHook volunteered in the Teen Court program in high school, she had no idea it would lead to her college major or to a career path. In August, the 25-year-old who now holds a law degree became Teen...Published: Dec 19, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Man shot, injured in city
Police are investigating a Sunday evening shooting that left one man injured. Kenya Marques Artis, 40, of South William Street, told police that he was shot once in the back while behind 911-B Fairview Circle Sunday around 5 p.m....Published: Dec 19, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Local, state offices to close for holidays
Local, state and federal offices will be closed for the Christmas and New Year's Day holidays. State offices will be closed Dec. 23, 26, 27 and Jan. 2 while federal offices, banks and post offices will be closed Dec....Published: Dec 19, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Board to address ordinance revisions
Wayne County commissioners Tuesday morning will hold work sessions on possible revisions to the county's mobile home park and abandoned and junk vehicle ordinances. The sessions are a continuation of the board's goal to review existing ordinances. Commissioners already...Published: Dec 19, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Biogas facility breaks ground in Duplin
WARSAW -- Groundbreaking ceremonies for a $100 million biogas facility were held last Thursday at 855 Penny Branch Road in Warsaw. Biogas (also called renewable natural gas) is a clean-burning, "carbon-neutral" alternative to fossil fuels. When completed it will...Published: Dec 19, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Man sentenced for Medicaid fraud
The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina announced this month that in federal court, Donnie Lee Phillips II, 37, of Greenville, was sentenced to 108 months in federal prison and three years of supervised...Published: Dec 19, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Crime Stoppers using one telephone number
You can NOW call and text one number 919-735-2255 to reach Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers has updated its service to the Goldsboro-Wayne County community by combining the call in number and the text number, making it is easier to remember...Published: Dec 19, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Gunman enters home, robs three
Authorities are investigating a Sunday morning armed robbery at 809 Prince Ave. Three people were inside the home around 11:15 a.m. when a 6-foot-tall black man wearing all black came into the house and held them at gunpoint, according to...Published: Dec 19, 2016 8:51 AM Full Story
Police investigate shooting
Police are investigating a Sunday evening shooting that left one man injured. Kenya Marques Artis, 40, of South William Street, told police that he was shot once in the back while behind 911-B Fairview Circle Sunday around 5 p.m. Artis...Published: Dec 19, 2016 8:12 AM Full Story
Cold, rain chase off weekend warmth
Sunday's high of 73 degrees gave way to rain and falling temperatures overnight. Commuters woke up Monday morning to more of the same. Today will remain overcast with pockets of rain throughout the day and into the evening, according to...Published: Dec 19, 2016 6:35 AM Full Story