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Three wrecks in three minutes: One driver flees saying he is undocumented

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to three wrecks that took place within three minutes of each other Monday night and is searching for a driver involved in one of them who fled the scene.Trooper C.S. Grainger said an...

Discussion during town hall touches on education, crime

Resurrection of Goldsboro at 2419 E. Ash St. hosted a town hall forum Monday night to address ongoing issues in the community. It was organized by husband and wife team Jermaine and Nicolette Dawson. Around 30 people attended, discussing...

Gray Family Farms earns Outstanding Producer award

Gray Family Farms of the New Hope community Monday night was presented the Wayne County Livestock Development Association's Outstanding Producer of the Year Award. Owners Roland "Bud" Gray and his sons, Dwight and Donald, were recognized for their contributions...

Raecher and Ferrell chosen for high Sudan Temple rank

NEW BERN -- George Raecher of Goldsboro was re-elected to a fourth term as the recorder for Sudan Shriners, and Tom Ferrell of Mount Olive was appointed captain of the guard Jan. 28 at the annual business meeting and election...

Pikeville police arrest man for drugs

PIKEVILLE -- Pikeville police officers arrested a man Monday after a traffic stop led to them finding drugs in his car, according to a press release from the Pikeville Police Department. According to the release, Pikeville officers pulled over...

Celebrating the journey

Jaden Ide', left, and Joel Burks drum on stage at the Wayne Center for the audience assembled to celebrate black history during the "Kinetic Minds Black History: Celebrating the Journey" event Monday evening....

Fire destroys vacant house

A fire destroyed most of a vacant home on East Elm Street Monday night and blocked off the road for around two hours. The cause of the blaze remains undetermined, said Assistant Goldsboro Chief Eric Lancaster. Goldsboro firefighters responded to...

Student allegedly threatens resource officer at C.B. Aycock

PIKEVILLE -- A Wayne County Sheriff's Office School Resource Officer showed restraint during an incident at Charles B. Aycock Friday when a student allegedly made threats, threw a rock at the deputy's head and put his hand in his pocket....