Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Ahead of snow, WCPS nixes events Friday afternoon and Saturday
Wayne County Public Schools announced Wednesday afternoon the cancellation of all after school events Friday and all events scheduled for Saturday in advance of a looming storm likely to bring snow to the area. So far no school closures or...Published: Jan 4, 2017 5:29 PM Full Story
Kmart closing Goldsboro location
The Kmart at 201 N. Berkeley Blvd. is closing. Employees at the store were informed of the closing Wednesday morning. Kmart and Sears stores are owned by Sears Holding Co. that Wednesday morning told employees at 78 Kmarts and 26...Published: Jan 4, 2017 3:51 PM Full Story
Forecast threatens weekend snow
Brining trucks were being put through their paces Wednesday on some of Wayne County's back roads in preparation for a possible weekend storm that could dump a wintry mix and snow on the area. "We had a few pieces of...Published: Jan 4, 2017 3:17 PM Full Story
U.S. 117 included in draft road plan
MOUNT OLIVE -- U.S. 117 from Lee's Country Club Road to Old Smith Chapel Road would be upgraded to freeway standards under the state's next draft 10-year transportation plan. That project would include constructing a new connector road along U.S...Published: Jan 4, 2017 1:00 PM Full Story
She was a mother to many
MOUNT OLIVE -- Clara S. Price had three children of her own, but was also a mother for the generations of local children who attended her Tiny Tots Nursery and Preschool. Mrs. Price died Wednesday, Dec. 28, at home surrounded...Published: Jan 4, 2017 1:00 PM Full Story
Brandon Lee honored for academic excellence
MOUNT OLIVE -- A student sitting beside Brandon Lee whispered he hoped to win the money. "I looked over and I said, 'I know they ain't going to call my name,'" Lee said. He never thought Dr. David Hines, vice...Published: Jan 4, 2017 1:00 PM Full Story
Donations sought for giveaway
MOUNT OLIVE -- Donations of non-perishable food and new or gently used toys and clothing are being sought by Widows and Widowers New Beginnings for its third annual after-Christmas giveaway. The giveaway will be held from 2 to 5 p.m....Published: Jan 4, 2017 1:00 PM Full Story
Board spars over appointments
Jack Best, Dr. Samer Kasbari and Bob Jackson Tuesday morning were named to the Wayne Health Corp. board of directors in what continues to be a thorny appointment issue for Wayne County commissioners. Wayne Health Corp. is the parent...Published: Jan 4, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Ribbon cutting for jail slated for Jan. 20
A ribbon cutting for the new approximately $10 million Carey A. Winders Detention Center is tentatively scheduled for Jan. 20. "Of course none of the residents will be on site at that particular time," Wayne County Commission Chairman Bill...Published: Jan 4, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Two arrested for gun and drug charges
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office arrested two people Thursday on gun and drug charges after pulling them over and searching the vehicle they were in on Lincoln-Mercury Drive. According to a press release, sheriff's deputies were responding to a...Published: Jan 4, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Brookside Mart decision put on hold
Brookside Mart will continue to operate, at least another two weeks, as the Goldsboro City Council considers whether to allow the business to stay open on South Slocumb Street. The council, during its Tuesday meeting, decided to defer its...Published: Jan 4, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Fight at Maynard's on New Year's Eve leaves man severely injured
SEVEN SPRINGS -- A fight at Maynard's Night Club around 1 a.m. New Year's Day left one man with broken ribs, lacerations to his face and air in his lungs, according to a report filed with the Wayne County...Published: Jan 4, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Tractor-trailer takes out power lines in city
A tractor trailer turning into the parking lot behind a business at 401 N. William St. ensnared some power lines on the rig and pulled down several lines and poles Tuesday. The accident, which happened around noon, knocked out...Published: Jan 4, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
FEMA center to close Friday
The Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Recovery Center in the W.A. Foster Recreation Center will close Friday, Jan. 6, at 6 p.m. Visits to the center have decreased so FEMA and the state will close the center, FEMA officials...Published: Jan 4, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Crime of the week
On Tuesday at approximately 1:30 p.m., Goldsboro police officers responded to 1002 Sunburst Drive, Classic Chrysler Jeep Dodge's overflow lot, which is the old Sunburst Foods facility, in reference to a break-in and larceny. Employees had found that someone had...Published: Jan 4, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
First baby of 2017
Parents of the first baby born in the New Year, Chelsea and Curtis Bowick of Goldsboro had a quiet evening planned Saturday, going out to eat dinner. "We just got home at maybe 12:10 (Sunday) morning," Ms. Bowick said. "We...Published: Jan 4, 2017 8:23 AM Full Story
Swearing in: Judge Curtis Stackhouse
As of 1:20 p.m. Tuesday, Curtis Stackhouse became Wayne County's newest district court judge. Stackhouse bested opponent Annette Turik in the Nov. 8 general election by nearly 14,000 votes, and was sworn in by former Wayne County district court judge...Published: Jan 4, 2017 7:56 AM Full Story
Swearing in: Judge Will Bland
With a little help from his wife and children, Will Bland Tuesday afternoon donned for the first time the black robe he will wear as Wayne County's new resident superior court judge. Nearly 200 people filled the historic Courtroom No....Published: Jan 4, 2017 7:48 AM Full Story