Wednesday, December 21, 2016
Security Forces sergeant charged in domestic assault involving a firearm
Police arrested a staff sergeant stationed at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Tuesday accused of pointing a gun at his girlfriend during an argument several days prior. According to an incident report, Daquan Andre Hardin, 27, of 206 Coachmans Place...Published: Dec 21, 2016 3:26 PM Full Story
Schools announce makeup days for Matthew
Wayne County Public Schools on Tuesday announced makeup days for Hurricane Matthew closures. During the General Assembly special legislative session last week, the Disaster Recovery Act of 2016 was passed, giving guidance to districts impacted by the October hurricane...Published: Dec 21, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
County to buy police software
Wayne County and the city of Goldsboro have reached separate agreements with a software company for a public safety software system to streamline recordkeeping, data flow and accessibility. But while they are separate projects, the software being purchased by...Published: Dec 21, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Bevan Foster chosen to serve as mayor pro tem
Councilman Bevan Foster was selected by the Goldsboro City Council to serve as its mayor pro tem in 2017. Councilman Gene Aycock, council's mayor pro tem for the past year, recommended Foster to the post during the council's meeting...Published: Dec 21, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
North Pole fun
For the North Pole Games at North Drive Elementary School on Tuesday, teachers Cathy Rose and Mindy Lane came up with the idea of using theme games and available equipment to teach students skills like balance, speed and aim....Published: Dec 21, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Toy drive at North Drive
Brianna King gets a toy from the Bless a Child giveaway Monday at North Drive Elementary School. This marks the third year C2C Entertainment has gathered toys and money from the community to provide gifts for children, but this year...Published: Dec 21, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Dr. Tayloe awarded Order of Long Leaf Pine
Dr. David Tayloe, center, was awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine by Steve Keen, left, representing Gov. Pat McCrory's office. Also pictured is Tayloe's wife, Denise. The honor was established in 1963 by then-Gov. Terry Sanford and is...Published: Dec 21, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Crime of the week
On Dec. 18 around 5 p.m., officers responded to 911 Fairview Circle in reference to a subject being shot. Once officers arrived they found that Kenya Artis had been shot once in the back. Artis was taken to Wayne Memorial...Published: Dec 21, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Brookside Mart's future uncertain
The future of a small grocery store on South Slocumb Street remains uncertain as the owner tries to work with city leaders to meet permit and building standards. Inside Brookside Mart, at 2000 S. Slocumb St., buckets are situated on...Published: Dec 21, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Bridges to be replaced in area
Seven bridges in Johnston County and one in Wayne County will be replaced under a $7.6 million contract recently awarded to T.A. Loving Co. of Goldsboro by the N.C. Department of Transportation. Herring Road bridge over the Yellow Swamp...Published: Dec 21, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
UPDATE: Four arrested in Margaret Drive meth raid
Authorities raided a methamphetamine lab at 2002 Margaret Drive Tuesday morning. Four people are charged in connection to the drug operation. Sgt. Charles Shaeffer said the Wayne County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant on a home at 10 a.m....Published: Dec 21, 2016 6:59 AM Full Story