Monday, February 6, 2017
Man charged after alleged stabbing
Police arrested a man for allegedly stabbing a woman inside a Herman Street residence Saturday night, according to police reports. Demond Maybanks, 32, is charged with assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly stabbing a woman in her neck after...Published: Feb 6, 2017 2:43 PM Full Story
Mount Olive commissioner announces bid for mayor
MOUNT OLIVE -- District 4 town Commissioner Joe Scott has announced he will run for mayor in the November municipal election. Filing does not begin until July. "Encouraged by my wife, I feel that this is the right time to...Published: Feb 6, 2017 2:37 PM Full Story
Commissioners expected to approve plans Tuesday for new 911 call center
Wayne County commissioners Tuesday morning are expected to approve plans for a new 911 call center. But first they will need to work out differences they have with County manager George Wood over the proposal. Commissioners plan to pay cash...Published: Feb 6, 2017 10:20 AM Full Story
Legislators take closer look at wind farm
State House Majority Leader John Bell of Goldsboro is among a group of 11 state legislators who have asked Homeland Security Secretary Gen. John Kelly to take another look at a soon-to-be-completed wind farm in northeastern North Carolina. That...Published: Feb 6, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Parks and rec programs for seniors
These programs sponsored by the city of Goldsboro Parks and Recreation Department are open to people age 50 years and above: 50+ Pajama party Ladies 50 and above Thursday, Feb.23, 6 p.m. The Senior House at Herman Park Center Enjoy...Published: Feb 6, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Virtual collection expands to children at Wayne Library
Access to children's books and materials from the Wayne County Public Library just got easier. Sort of like Netflix, but with books. A virtual collection has been added that includes 3,029 eBooks, 689 audiobooks and 37 streaming videos --...Published: Feb 6, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Documentary film to be shown at St. Mark Church
The Wayne County Community Collaboration will present a viewing of the film "Democracy for Sale" on Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 7 p.m. at St. Mark Church of Christ at 700 W. Ash St. Zach Galifianakis, the comic star of...Published: Feb 6, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Wanted: Sheriff's office looking for three men wanted on separate charges
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is asking for help in finding three wanted men, each with various outstanding warrants or orders for their arrest. Deromie Lee Bizzell, 26, is wanted for two counts of possession with intent to sell or...Published: Feb 6, 2017 8:52 AM Full Story
Police: 33 rounds fired at house Sunday night
Nearly three dozen bullets were fired at a house at 408 S. Leslie St. Sunday, according to a Goldsboro police report. No injuries were reported, but this is the third time the house has been shot into since Jan. 17,...Published: Feb 6, 2017 8:19 AM Full Story
Chili cooks: How hot is your batch?
MOUNT OLIVE -- Calling all chili cookers. The N.C. Pickle Festival will again host a homestyle chili cookoff during its 31st annual event Saturday, April 29, in downtown Mount Olive. Presented by First South Bank and the Goldsboro News-Argus, the...Published: Feb 6, 2017 6:48 AM Full Story