Firehouse Subs, Chipotle prepare to open on Berkeley Blvd.

Firehouse Subs and Chipotle Mexican Grill are preparing to open in Goldsboro as the new shopping center takes shape near the corner of Berkeley Boulevard and Cashwell Drive. Firehouse Subs, known for its public safety decor and sub sandwiches, will...

Published: Apr 6, 2017 10:07 AM Full Story

Teenager stabs father in chest

A 16-year-old stabbed his father in the chest during an argument Wednesday night, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office said. The father signed a non-prosecution form and charges will not be pressed in the case, Maj. Tom Effler said. "It didn't...

Published: Apr 6, 2017 10:07 AM Full Story

Special Olympics at Eastern Wayne

Charity Allen reached out her hand. She felt nothing until Jennifer Macha grabbed it. "Come on," Allen said. She ran beside Macha 25 meters in six seconds for the Wayne County Special Olympics for adults Wednesday at Eastern Wayne...

Published: Apr 6, 2017 10:07 AM Full Story

Two men inside house during drive-by escape injury

DUDLEY -- A home on South Running Deer Circle was shot into several times Wednesday night while people were inside, according to a Wayne County Sheriff's Office report. No injuries were reported. The report said 23-year-old Donald Stewart and 21-year-old...

Published: Apr 6, 2017 10:06 AM Full Story

Wayne County, central N.C. under Tornado Watch until 1 p.m.

The county is under a Tornado Watch and wind advisory for the next several hours, according to the National Weather Service in Raleigh. The Tornado Watch is set to expire at 1 p.m., but the wind advisory should last until...

Published: Apr 6, 2017 7:44 AM Full Story