Friday, April 14, 2017
Man charged with heroin trafficking, gun possession
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office drug unit investigated a Dudley man Wednesday and found 13 grams of heroin valued at $13,000 at his home. According to a press release, the sheriff's office along with the Goldsboro Police Department drug unit...Published: Apr 14, 2017 10:59 AM Full Story
Airport to get new hangar
MOUNT OLIVE -- The Mount Olive Town Board has awarded a $1,305,650 contract to Daniels and Daniels Construction Co. of Goldsboro for a 10,000-square-foot hangar at the town's airport. The 100-foot-by-100-foot building will be constructed on property on the...Published: Apr 14, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Two men arrested for cocaine-related offenses
Wayne County Sheriff's Office found cocaine on two men during separate arrests Wednesday. According to a press release, the Wayne County Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Team along with SWAT Team members executed a search warrant at the home of Samuel Gales...Published: Apr 14, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Police officers use Taser to stop pit bull
Police officers used a Taser to stop a pit bull dog after it charged at them Wednesday afternoon. According to a Goldsboro Police report, the owner allowed the dog to run loose in the 200 block of Neil Street...Published: Apr 14, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Lawmen on lookout for speeders
The major cause of injuries and fatalities on North Carolina roads is still blamed on speeding. And from today until Sunday at 1 a.m., law enforcement will conduct North Carolina Department of Transportation's Obey the Sign or Pay the...Published: Apr 14, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Bark for Life to be held Saturday
Bark for Life, a new fundraiser for Relay for Life, will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Old Waynesborough Park on U.S. 117 Bypass. The family event is free and open the public, says organizer Nancy...Published: Apr 14, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
New food truck opens to fight food insecurities
When it comes to helping the community, dedication and perseverance pay off. For Danny King, executive director of Wayne County nonprofit A Lot of Direction, Love and Affection, nearly a year of hard work came to fruition Thursday afternoon, as...Published: Apr 14, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Mother of victim testifies in murder trial
Renee Thompson took the stand in Wayne County Superior Court Thursday to identify for jurors the body of her slain daughter. She then shared details about the last time she saw Shanekqua Adriana Thompson alive before finding out she had...Published: Apr 14, 2017 9:19 AM Full Story
Jack Kannan named interim executive director of Wayne Memorial Hospital Foundation
Jack Kannan has been named interim executive director of the new Wayne Memorial Hospital Foundation that will serve as the fundraising arm of the hospital. His hiring was announced by Wayne Health Corp. board member Susan McCall during the board's...Published: Apr 14, 2017 7:27 AM Full Story