Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Convenience store raided by Wayne County ABC Law Enforcement
State and county alcohol law enforcement officials raided Five Star Discount convenience store on Central Heights Road today for selling wine and beer without a permit. Wayne County ABC Law Enforcement Chief Joe Sadler said approximately $3,000 wholesale value worth...Published: Feb 1, 2017 3:06 PM Full Story
Young Republicans name new chairman
The Wayne County Young Republicans organization, revived last September just in time to help out in the election campaign, is looking for new members. It is looking for members not only interested in politics, but just as importantly helping...Published: Feb 1, 2017 10:07 AM Full Story
Lessons from grandfather
Shirley Edwards looks at her grandfather's picture which sits on the end table in her living room. She does not see a white man or a black man. Edwards simply sees an amazing human being. "I never knew there...Published: Feb 1, 2017 10:07 AM Full Story
Stormwater Stakeholder Committee meets this week
The first meeting of the Stormwater Stakeholder Committee is planned this week as members gear up to consider whether a new stormwater fee is needed in Goldsboro. The committee will meet Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the Wayne County...Published: Feb 1, 2017 10:07 AM Full Story
House shot into twice in one month, no injuries or suspects
Police are investigating a shooting at 408 S. Leslie St. that took place Sunday night. The incident marks the second time the house has been shot into this month. Multiple shots were fired into the home Sunday, but nobody...Published: Feb 1, 2017 10:07 AM Full Story
Pikeville Town Hall available for acquisition
The town of Pikeville's old Town Hall trailer is available for acquisition, according to a notice posted on the town's website. The town moved their operations from the trailer, which sits at 100 W. School St., to another trailer directly...Published: Feb 1, 2017 10:07 AM Full Story
Host families needed for high school exchange students
Host families are needed for exchange students arriving in August. Would your family be willing to volunteer and host a foreign exchange high school student to attend Southern Wayne High School next August? Do you have an extra bedroom or...Published: Feb 1, 2017 10:07 AM Full Story
Sir Walter Wally to tell how long winter will last
RALEIGH -- Will there be an early spring? Or will winter linger? Groundhog Sir Walter Wally will whisper his prediction for the year to Raleigh Mayor Nancy McFarlane at noon on Thursday, Feb. 2, in front of the N.C....Published: Feb 1, 2017 10:07 AM Full Story
Crime of the week
On Jan. 28, at approximately 5:20 a.m., officers of the Goldsboro Police Department responded to the Circle K convenience store at 600 N. Spence Ave., in reference to a robbery. Officers made contact with an employee, who said she was...Published: Feb 1, 2017 10:07 AM Full Story
Continental Societies Inc. commemorates 55 years
Members of the Goldsboro Chapter Continental Societies Inc. commemorated 55 years of service to children and youth in Goldsboro and surrounding counties at a luncheon recently held at the Holy Ghost Drawing Center-Community Crisis Center. The theme for the...Published: Feb 1, 2017 10:07 AM Full Story
Carolina Games Summit returns to Goldsboro
Science fiction fanatics, video game enthusiasts and industry leaders will turn downtown Goldsboro into a video game haven this weekend during the return of the Carolina Games Summit. Cosplay will be on hand, with locals and visitors dressing up...Published: Feb 1, 2017 10:07 AM Full Story
NCDOT: Hinnant Road will be closed Thursday for repairs from Hurricane Matthew
FREMONT -- Hinnant Road will be closed temporarily starting Thursday. The N.C. Department of Transportation will close the road in order to make permanent repairs after damage from Hurricane Matthew. It will be closed at 1801 Hinnant Road for about...Published: Feb 1, 2017 10:07 AM Full Story
Former 4th Fighter Wing commander named head of 19th Air Force
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein has announced the assignment of a former 4th Fighter Wing commander as commander of the 19th Air Force stationed at JBSA-Randolph, Texas. Brig. Gen. Patrick Doherty was commader of the 4th Fighter...Published: Feb 1, 2017 7:07 AM Full Story