Saturday, April 15, 2017
Easter extravaganza
The Bethel Church Easter bunny greets children during the Easter extravaganza at Herman Park on Saturday....Published: Apr 15, 2017 11:35 PM Full Story
Wayne schools excel in technical skills competition
This is competition season for teachers and students in the career and technical programs of Wayne County Public Schools. Two schools have recently earned state recognitions and are gearing up for the national events, said Beverly Boltinhouse, acting director of...Published: Apr 15, 2017 11:35 PM Full Story
Expenses exceed revenue for municipal golf course
The Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course was initially envisioned to be a money maker for the city, but it has failed to deliver since the city started managing the facility in 1999. During the past 18 years, the course has not...Published: Apr 15, 2017 11:35 PM Full Story
Lobster/Shrimp Fest planned
Wayne County, get your mouths ready for some authentic Maine lobster and shrimp because the 13th annual Lobster/Shrimp Fest is coming. The fundraiser for the Partnership for Children of Wayne County will be held May 5. Tickets are $25 and...Published: Apr 15, 2017 11:35 PM Full Story
Internet parlor hearing Monday
The Goldsboro City Council will hold a public hearing Monday for proposed ordinance changes for internet sweepstake businesses in the city. The hearing will be held during the council's regular meeting at 7 p.m. in City Hall at 214 N....Published: Apr 15, 2017 11:35 PM Full Story
LaGrange man shot in leg during home invasion
A LaGrange man was shot in the leg while another man was pistol-whipped during a home invasion Wednesday night, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office said. According to a report, two people were at the residence in the 400 block...Published: Apr 15, 2017 11:35 PM Full Story
Drastic cuts if school mandate sticks
General Assembly-mandated school class size reductions would, for Wayne County Public Schools, mean cutting around 70 positions in art, music, physical education and other areas, school officials said during a Wayne County Board of Education work session Thursday. The changes,...Published: Apr 15, 2017 11:35 PM Full Story
Goldsboro Family Y drops city pools
The yearly struggle to hire enough lifeguards and other financial challenges led to a Goldsboro Family YMCA decision to no longer manage and operate the city's two public swimming pools. The YMCA, which has operated the pools for nearly 16...Published: Apr 15, 2017 11:35 PM Full Story
Dog walk for life
Tink, a rescued female terrier-mix puppy, was in attendance during the Relay for Life dog walk Saturday at Waynesborough Park. Relay for Life will be held May 19 at the Wayne County Fairgrounds....Published: Apr 15, 2017 11:35 PM Full Story
Police: Woman hit in the head with shovel at Serena Inn
Revenge appears to have been the motive behind an assault in which a woman was hit in the head with a shovel. Goldsboro police were called to a welfare check around 10 p.m. Friday in room 157 at the Serena...Published: Apr 15, 2017 5:04 PM Full Story
Hitting the road: Gas prices rise as weather warms
Gasoline prices are at their highest mark in 19 months and prices will continue to rise based on consumer demand. The price of gasoline started to increase in late March and will continue as gas stations make the transition over...Published: Apr 15, 2017 1:27 PM Full Story