Wednesday, January 25, 2017
NAACP press conference calls for action from city leaders
Between 50 and 75 people attended a press conference Wednesday evening at Rebuilding Broken Places in Goldsboro called by the Goldsboro/Wayne branch of the NAACP.At issue was a since-removed Facebook post uploaded by Goldsboro Police Chief Mike West with what...Published: Jan 25, 2017 7:44 PM Full Story
Police: Man headed to court from jail had marijuana on him
Authorities found marijuana on a man being taken to court from the Wayne County Detention Center Monday to face other marijuana-related charges, according to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. Tomnis Yahyme Cox, 25, of 904 Devereaux St., is charged with...Published: Jan 25, 2017 1:44 PM Full Story
Sláinte! Goldsboro's longstanding Irish pub, The Flying Shamrock due to close if not sold
The Flying Shamrock Irish Pub and Restaurant is slated to close its doors by the end of January pending any last minute purchase offer for the longstanding, popular downtown business. Co-owner Wayne Turner has been meeting with at least two...Published: Jan 25, 2017 12:30 PM Full Story
WCC offers bonus courses
Wayne Community College is offering "Late Start" and "Spring II" classes for those who still want to attend Wayne Community College this spring. Registration is ongoing for the late start college credit courses, most of which begin in the first...Published: Jan 25, 2017 10:13 AM Full Story
Southeastern Medical Oncology Center expands
Southeastern Medical Oncology Center is able to serve more clients with the recent expansion of its chemotherapy department, SMOC, at 203 Cox Blvd., has added an infusion area for non-chemotherapy clients. The new area was added into previously used office...Published: Jan 25, 2017 10:13 AM Full Story
Police arrest man in Tuesday night shooting
Police arrested a man Tuesday night for shooting a gun at someone inside a house on Spearwood Drive. Officers also found heroin in the man's possession while arresting him, said Maj. Anthony Carmon, head of the Goldsboro Police Department's Investigative...Published: Jan 25, 2017 10:13 AM Full Story
Pediatric dental service opens in downtown Goldsboro
Downtown Goldsboro now has a pediatric dentist serving the community from a new location on South Center Street. Goldsboro Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, at 300 S. Center St., recently opened in the former Carolina Power and Light building, after completing...Published: Jan 25, 2017 10:13 AM Full Story
Historical Glimpses to talk about UMO's impact on the east
MOUNT OLIVE -- Memories of Mount Olive College (now the University of Mount Olive) and its influence on eastern North Carolina will be the focus of Thursday's Historical Glimpses program at the university. Sponsored by the Mount Olive Area...Published: Jan 25, 2017 10:13 AM Full Story
Mental Health Association discusses challenges, changes in coming year
From the time the Mental Health Association in Wayne County was chartered in 1962, its goal has been to provide residents with access to mental health services. Much has happened in the nearly 55 years since, president Emily Peacock said...Published: Jan 25, 2017 10:13 AM Full Story
Crime of the Week
On Wednesday, Jan. 18 at approximately 1:30 a.m. officers of the Goldsboro Police Department responded to the 400 block of South Hollowell Street in reference to a shots fired call. Upon arrival officers discovered Tyreek Moody, a 26-year-old man...Published: Jan 25, 2017 10:13 AM Full Story
Changes made in 2017 to N.C. Pickle Festival
MOUNT OLIVE -- The 31st annual North Carolina Pickle Festival will feature not only a new approach to the award-winning festival's Friday night activities, but a novel way to help visitors navigate Saturday's full day of events as well. Sponsored...Published: Jan 25, 2017 10:13 AM Full Story
Rear Admiral to speak at UMO
MOUNT OLIVE -- Rear Admiral Nicholas S. Makrides, D.M.D., M.A., M.P.H., will speak to University of Mount Olive students, faculty, staff, and the public on Monday, Feb. 6. Makrides is the chief dental officer with the U.S. Public Health...Published: Jan 25, 2017 10:13 AM Full Story
NAACP concerned by police chief's post on Facebook
Leaders of the Goldsboro/Wayne branch of the NAACP expressed concern this week to city leaders about a President Donald Trump likeness photo that appeared on the police chief's Facebook page. Goldsboro Police Chief Mike West confirmed Tuesday that he added...Published: Jan 25, 2017 9:27 AM Full Story
Sign of honor
Chaplain Bill Boyd runs the tip of his fingers softly over the date engraved on the black, granite headstone. The birth date of the veteran interred holds significance for himself, as well. Five years ago, as Boyd knelt at the...Published: Jan 25, 2017 9:18 AM Full Story
Goldsboro Disaster Recovery Resource Fair Saturday
A Goldsboro Disaster Recovery Resource Fair will be held Saturday for homeowners, renters and business owners with flood damage from Hurricane Matthew flooding. Information and guidance regarding the next step of recovery will be offered at the fair, which will...Published: Jan 25, 2017 6:22 AM Full Story