Friday, March 31, 2017
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a severe thunderstorm warning in the surrounding area until 11 a.m. Heavy rains and winds capable of gusting up to 50 mph are expected.The weather is moving east in a line stretching...Published: Mar 31, 2017 10:34 AM Full Story
North Carolina Pickle Festival needs a few good people
MOUNT OLIVE -- This month's 31st annual North Carolina Pickle Festival needs a few good volunteers. make that more than just a few. Festival organizers need volunteers to help with the festival's set up on Friday, April 28, with Friday...Published: Mar 31, 2017 10:22 AM Full Story
North Carolina Pickle Festival needs a few good people
MOUNT OLIVE -- This month's 31st annual North Carolina Pickle Festival needs a few good volunteers. make that more than just a few. Festival organizers need volunteers to help with the festival's set up on Friday, April 28, with Friday...Published: Mar 31, 2017 10:21 AM Full Story
Eagle's Pointe assisted living holding food drive
Food drives are often held around the holiday months, but people are in need of help all year round. That is why staff and volunteers the Eagle's Pointe assisted living facility will host a food drive beginning today and running...Published: Mar 31, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Police do not know what prompted early morning face slashing
A man is facing felony charges after allegedly cutting someone in the face at a local hotel this morning. Corea Shaleto Pearsall, 39, of 711 N. James St., is charged with felony assault with a deadly weapon with intent to...Published: Mar 31, 2017 9:22 AM Full Story
Daffodil festival Saturday
FREMONT -- The 31st annual Fremont Daffodil Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 1. Joining the lineup of food and arts and crafts vendors this year will be the addition of retail vendors --...Published: Mar 31, 2017 8:45 AM Full Story
Cancer survivors gather
Richard Yearwood was diagnosed with melanoma in 1978. Raising his hand Thursday night when his number was called in a prize drawing, he was celebrating more than what would be in the gift bag. He was also the longest cancer...Published: Mar 31, 2017 8:37 AM Full Story
Community Soup Kitchen serves its one millionth meal
When 72-year-old Paul Bryant walked through the doors of the Community Soup Kitchen Thursday shortly after 11:30 a.m., he had no idea just how special the day would become. Bryant was the one millionth person served at the Soup Kitchen...Published: Mar 31, 2017 8:27 AM Full Story
Students visit farming operation
J.R. Odom had a farm, E-I-E-I-O. And on that farm he had a goat. And a pig. And a cow. And nine other stations representing agricultural products on Thursday, as part of "We Dig It: Ag Day." This is the...Published: Mar 31, 2017 8:00 AM Full Story
Thursday morning fire ruled accidental
The cause of a fire at 901 N. Center St. early Thursday morning remains undetermined, according to a fire report. Goldsboro firefighters responded to a structure fire at the home around 2:45 a.m. Thursday and found heavy fire and heavy...Published: Mar 31, 2017 7:37 AM Full Story