Friday, April 7, 2017
Two men charged in robbery
Two men face felony charges after an investigation linked them to a robbery that took place March 14 at the Saulston Food Mart. Chester Lee McNeil Jr., 30, of 701 U.S. 70 Bypass, and Marcus Matthews McKinney Cobb, 25, of...Published: Apr 7, 2017 2:05 PM Full Story
Bus carrying 30 NorWayne middle schoolers runs off the road, no injuries
A Wayne County Public Schools bus driver ran off the road and into a field along NorWayne School Road this morning with about 30 students on board. Nobody was injured. The school system's Transportation Director, Robert Lee, said driver Darryl...Published: Apr 7, 2017 11:11 AM Full Story
Former resident drowns in Florida
Former Goldsboro resident James Forsythe drowned Tuesday in Destin, Fla., while trying to help his teenage daughter, Madison, and her friend, who got caught in rough surf. The two girls survived. Officials had put up double red flags earlier in...Published: Apr 7, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Hoops for Troops will be this weekend
Last year, the Hoops with Troops basketball tournament brought airmen and Goldsboro civilians closer together through friendly competition at Dillard Middle School. This year, the event is back for a second go-round. The second annual Hoops with Troops tournament...Published: Apr 7, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Flood plain maps to be revised
The active coal ash basin at Duke Energy's H.F. Lee plant will be removed from maps designating the floodway of the Neuse River's 100-year flood plain should the state approved revised maps. Duke isn't the only property owner that...Published: Apr 7, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Festival for Explorers
The annual Explorer Fun Fest is now open on Spence Avenue where people of all ages can take in traditional carnival rides, play games and support Wayne County youth. The festival is a fundraiser for the Goldsboro Police Department's Law...Published: Apr 7, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Home shot into on Running Deer Circle while people are inside
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...Published: Apr 7, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Fundraiser Saturday at Goldsboro Worship Center
Raymond and Lorena Saylor invite families to the Goldsboro Worship Center Saturday to help raise money for their 90-day mission work in Africa. Mrs. Saylor said she and her husband leave for Tanzania on June 20, and she said...Published: Apr 7, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
First of 'Kinston Six' to stand trial Monday for 2014 killing of 21-year-old mother of three
One of six men accused of gunning down a young mother of three on Halloween night 2014 will stand trial for first-degree murder Monday. Alquan Hill is one of six men whom law enforcement has called the "Kinston Six." Hill...Published: Apr 7, 2017 8:12 AM Full Story