Monday, March 27, 2017
Manhunt underway for potentially armed suspect near Rosewood
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office's helicopter unit is visible over the Rosewood community tonight and SWAT is standing by as a manhunt is underway for a potentially armed suspect. Maj. Tom Effler said area residents should be careful, but there...Published: Mar 27, 2017 9:04 PM Full Story
Shots fired into home on Fairview Circle
Someone fired a gun into a woman's home in Fairview Circle early Sunday morning, according to a Goldsboro police report. Just before 1 a.m., a person shot at the woman's house, located in the 900 block of Fairview Circle, the...Published: Mar 27, 2017 12:37 PM Full Story
Police: Shoplifter had knife in his pocket
A man allegedly stole a speaker, a Bluetooth device and headphones at Target Sunday afternoon, before officers stopped him at the door. According to a Goldsboro Police report, Christopher Donnell Brinson, 43, of 704 Force Road, removed security devices from...Published: Mar 27, 2017 10:41 AM Full Story
Recovery meeting slated for this week
The second in a series of three public meetings on the Hurricane Matthew Resilient Redevelopment Planning program will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 30, in room 101 of the Walnut Building on the Wayne Community...Published: Mar 27, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Work begins for book sale at library
Debbie Brantham, Brenda Kahn and Lee Yahnker gather by a table of books in the back of the library. The three admitted "bookworms" are there to see the latest arrivals. Not to check them out and take them home to...Published: Mar 27, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Woman charged in officer assault
A woman assaulted two officers as they tried to arrest her Wednesday afternoon, according to a Goldsboro police report. Stephanie Nicole Martin, 35, of 219 Randall Lane Apt. 2, is charged with two counts of assault on a government official,...Published: Mar 27, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Common thread of grief: Trayvon Martin's father speaks during A'Tiya Maddox remembrance banquet
A'Tiya Maddox was always a giver. It was written in her name, which means "a gift." And while she is no longer here to give her parents hugs, to share her smile people talk about so often or to reach...Published: Mar 27, 2017 9:21 AM Full Story
Summit highlights value of involvement
Thirty neckties became a representation of the connection between a father and son during the Father-Son Summit Saturday at Refuge Temple Church Saturday. The Prevention and Treatment Center, the Tranz Center and the church hosted the event that welcomed only...Published: Mar 27, 2017 8:13 AM Full Story