Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Three charged with attempted murder in December shooting
The Goldsboro Police Department arrested three people Tuesday night for attempted first-degree murder charges stemming from a shooting in December. On Dec. 18, at 5:10 p.m., Kenya Artis reported he was shot while behind 911-B Fairview Circle. After being shot,...Published: Jan 11, 2017 4:16 PM Full Story
Dollar General at Genoa Crossing Drive robbed at gunpoint
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is investigating a Tuesday night armed robbery of the Dollar General at Genoa Crossing Drive off of U.S. 117. According to an incident report, a black man wearing all black walked from around the corner...Published: Jan 11, 2017 12:30 PM Full Story
90 days later, Part VII: The limitations of FEMA assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency Assistant External Affairs Officer Mike Wade said the help that can be provided through the agency can only go but so far. "We can never make them whole again," Wade said. "We want to make...Published: Jan 11, 2017 10:03 AM Full Story
90 days later, Part VI: Waiting in recovery
Betty Wellington does not know if she will be able to stay in Goldsboro. After Hurricane Matthew swept through Wayne County in October of last year, her home on Bunche Drive was condemned. The floodwaters reached as high as...Published: Jan 11, 2017 10:03 AM Full Story
90 days later, Part V: Living in the aftermath
Carlton "C.V." and Betty Rose Sutton watched as their Hood Drive home of 39 years flooded twice. Destruction from Hurricane Floyd in 1999 left nearly $72,000 in damage, and they rebuilt. The damage from Hurricane Matthew was much worse....Published: Jan 11, 2017 10:03 AM Full Story
YMCA offers diabetes class
The Goldsboro Family YMCA is offering the YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program later this month to help adults make lifestyle changes that will improve their overall health and reduce chances of developing Type 2 diabetes. The program is an evidence-based program...Published: Jan 11, 2017 10:03 AM Full Story
Getting it all down
The Malpass Brothers have played their music everywhere from the Shetland Islands to Ryman Auditorium to Merlefest. They have toured with the late Don Helms, former steel guitarist for Hank Williams, and they have opened for music legend Merle Haggard....Published: Jan 11, 2017 10:03 AM Full Story
Judge Fox to speak at Martin Luther King Day event
MOUNT OLIVE -- Superior Court Judge Carl R. Fox will be the keynote speaker for this Sunday's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration sponsored by the Carver High School Alumni and Friends Association. The program celebrating the life and...Published: Jan 11, 2017 10:03 AM Full Story
The 'fun' in fundraising for the arts is in the creativity
A Mystery Masterpieces fundraiser will give people the chance to help the Arts Council of Wayne County and also take home a work of art. "Mystery Masterpieces is an awesome opportunity for people in town to get involved in the...Published: Jan 11, 2017 10:03 AM Full Story
Local author offers healing through her words
Pamela Young captured negative thoughts in her mind with a written decree. Her penned proclamation at age 28 to apprehend thoughts of sadness and loneliness, however, only occurred after a friend knocked on Pamela's door. "I was going through a...Published: Jan 11, 2017 10:03 AM Full Story
WATCH receives relief
WATCH is among clinics in five eastern counties receiving part of a $135,000 grant aiding in Hurricane Matthew recovery. The North Carolina Association of Free an Charitable Clinics was awarded the financial assistance to provide disaster relief to free and...Published: Jan 11, 2017 10:03 AM Full Story
Wayne Community College inducts 48 new members to international honors society
Wayne Community College's Upsilon Chi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges, inducted 48 new members recently. Phi Theta Kappa members represent the top 10 percent of students enrolled in two-year schools. To be invited...Published: Jan 11, 2017 10:03 AM Full Story
New jail hits snag with software issues
Software problems at the new Carey A. Winders Detention Center have delayed the training of detention officers at the new facility as well as the final state inspection. "The electronics control the mechanisms that open and close cell doors and...Published: Jan 11, 2017 9:26 AM Full Story
90 days later: Living in the aftermath
Carlton "C.V." and Betty Rose Sutton watched as their Hood Drive home of 39 years flooded twice.Destruction from Hurricane Floyd in 1999 left nearly $72,000 in damage, and they rebuilt. The damage from Hurricane Matthew was much worse.After 4 feet...Published: Jan 11, 2017 8:31 AM Full Story