Monday, April 3, 2017
Child abuse awareness event to be Tuesday
The fight against child abuse continues as several agencies in Wayne County combine efforts to raise awareness and work to eradicate the problem. Over the years, the local effort has taken on a variety of forms, the most visible...Published: Apr 3, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
'Have a Heart for Kids'
Suzanne and Kristy Jackson and Debbie Brantham catch up while looking through silent action items during the fourth annual Have a Heart for Kids fundraiser to benefit Communities in Schools Friday night at the Terrace Room....Published: Apr 3, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Man arrested for hitting woman with dumbbell
A man is facing a felony charge after striking his 59-year-old neighbor in the face with a dumbbell Saturday night, according to police reports. Willard Matthew Fowler, 32, of 413 Magnolia St., is charged with felony assault with a deadly...Published: Apr 3, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Board to schedule bond hearing
Wayne County commissioners Tuesday are expected to schedule a public hearing on their plans to borrow $42 million for several projects, including schools and the Maxwell Regional Agricultural and Convention Center. The board will be asked to set the...Published: Apr 3, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Man charged with assault after cutting
A man is facing felony charges after allegedly cutting someone in the face at a local hotel Friday morning. Corea Shaleto Pearsall, 39, of 711 N. James St., is charged with felony assault with a deadly weapon with intent to...Published: Apr 3, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Man is sexually assaulted at Days Inn
A man was sexually assaulted after taking drugs at the Days Inn on U.S. 70 Bypass East Saturday night, according to a Goldsboro police report. The 23-year-old man told police he went to the Days Inn and someone asked...Published: Apr 3, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Teacher becomes the student: Teaching machining
Bailee Daniels did not set out to pursue a degree in the male-dominant field of machining. Nor did she envision being hired into the Wayne Community College program at 19 and becoming a full-time instructor a year later. But now,...Published: Apr 3, 2017 8:18 AM Full Story