Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Kiwanis to host 39th annual run to raise money for children
The Sunrise Kiwanis Club will host the 39th annual Run for a Child Greater Goldsboro Road Run April 8 at Cornerstone Commons. The event is a fundraiser to help support Kiwanis members assist children of the community. The 10K run,...Published: Mar 29, 2017 10:38 AM Full Story
Wayne County Sheriff's Office seeks help identifying break-in suspect
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is asking for community assistance in identifying a suspect in a February break-in to a local convenience store. A press release said that the Eastern Wayne Mart at 774 e. New Hope Road Goldsboro was...Published: Mar 29, 2017 10:32 AM Full Story
Manhunt turns up no leads
Outside of a suspicious person report that sent Northwest Elementary School in Pikeville into a soft lockdown Tuesday, authorities developed no new leads in the second day of an ongoing manhunt. As the manhunt enters its third day, officials...Published: Mar 29, 2017 10:17 AM Full Story
Report: Man shoots into home twice
A man with a warrant already out for his arrest is now facing felony charges after shooting through the front door of a woman's Fairview Circle apartment, according to police reports. It is the second reported shooting at the...Published: Mar 29, 2017 10:17 AM Full Story
A chance to dance
As a child, Megan Ranck went to bed each night and dreamed only of dancing. She opened her eyes the next morning and knew it had only been a dream, but she was convinced dancing would remain in her...Published: Mar 29, 2017 10:17 AM Full Story
Rick Fletcher named director of city Public Works Department
A retired Air Force civil engineer and interim director of the Goldsboro Public Works Department has been selected to lead two city departments. Rick Fletcher was promoted this week to director of the Goldsboro Public Works Department, which includes...Published: Mar 29, 2017 10:17 AM Full Story
April WorkKeys testing dates announced
The WorkKeys(r) tests for the National Career Readiness Certificate will be offered just three times in Wayne County during April. The Wayne Occupational Readiness Keys for Success (WORKS) program will provide testing sessions on April 11 and 25 from 8:30...Published: Mar 29, 2017 10:17 AM Full Story
Seven girls to compete for title of Miss Aycock High
Seven young ladies will compete for the title of Miss Charles B. Aycock this weekend. The 2017 pageant will be held Saturday night at 7 p.m. in the school's old gym. Tickets are $10. Hannah Wright, daughter of Robert...Published: Mar 29, 2017 10:17 AM Full Story
Cars, homes broken into in county
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is investigating a series of car and home break-ins in the Dudley area that were reported Monday, according to incident reports. According to the reports, apartments C1, C2, B3 and D2 at 715 Sandhill...Published: Mar 29, 2017 10:17 AM Full Story
Rosewood students visit artisans
Three Rosewood teachers have taken their love of the arts on the road. A group of band, chorus and visual art students from Rosewood middle and high schools recently traveled to Pigeon Forge, Tenn. for a four-day trip that offered...Published: Mar 29, 2017 10:17 AM Full Story
Rabies clinics to be held in April, also vaccinations given
Rabies vaccination clinics will be held on Saturday, April 1, and Saturday April 8. The cost will be $5 per dog or cat. The clinics are sponsored by Wayne County. The April 1 clinics will be held from 8...Published: Mar 29, 2017 10:17 AM Full Story