Thursday, December 29, 2016
Maj. Wyche relieved of command
4th Fighter Wing Commander Col. Christopher Sage relieved Maj. Gilbert Wyche from command of the 4th Security Forces Squadron Thursday amid an ongoing investigation into an incident in which one of Wyche's subordinates allegedly drove drunk and killed a 17-year-old....Published: Dec 29, 2016 5:00 PM Full Story
Mural defaced at GOP headquarters
A mural at the Wayne County Republican Party headquarters on Center Street has been vandalized. GOP officials said it appeared someone came up the outside stairs at the back of the building sometime after Monday and gained entry by kicking...Published: Dec 29, 2016 4:06 PM Full Story
Year in review: A look back at 2016
Jan. 5 Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base respond to a call to a house on Hillcrest Drive after the resident reports what she thinks might be a live hand grenade. Jan. 16 Jennele Lea...Published: Dec 29, 2016 10:05 AM Full Story
Kenneth Brinson, former schools superintendent, dies at age 81
Retired superintendent Kenneth Hill Brinson fought to merge Goldsboro city schools with the county for 11 years. His colleagues and family will always remember the love he had for students. Brinson, 81, died Saturday in the memory care unit at...Published: Dec 29, 2016 10:05 AM Full Story
Ag center personnel a concern
The $20 million Maxwell Regional Agricultural and Convention is attracting attention even though it isn't expected to open until March 1, 2018. But while that is encouraging, Wayne County commissioners are concerned that the county is behind the curve...Published: Dec 29, 2016 10:05 AM Full Story
Honoring heritage
Jovane Holland celebrates African American heritage and honors her history through the observance of Kwanzaa. She has done so for the past 15 years and the basic principles of growth, unity and cultural celebration, continues to resonate with her, she...Published: Dec 29, 2016 8:10 AM Full Story
Charles B. Aycock High School, JAS broken into over holidays
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is investigating two break-ins that took place over the holidays at Charles B. Aycock High School and Johnston Ambulance Service.According to incident reports, 16 Dell desktop computers valued at a combined $12,800 were stolen from...Published: Dec 29, 2016 6:30 AM Full Story