Monday, April 17, 2017
Dog survives house fire in Mount Olive
A Mount Olive man returned from work to find his house on fire Thursday. It took firefighters from six departments to contain the blaze. Just before 2 p.m., the Mount Olive Fire Department responded to a house fire at 111...Published: Apr 17, 2017 5:48 PM Full Story
Teen charged with drug, gun possession
A man is facing felony charges after authorities found a gun and marijuana in his car during a traffic stop Friday, according to a press release. Brian Diontae Darden, 17, of 803 Olivia Lane, is charged with felony possession with...Published: Apr 17, 2017 1:30 PM Full Story
Home invasion, shooting victim charged with selling meth
A man who was shot in the leg during a home invasion is now facing felony drug charges after deputies searched his home and found 22 grams of what they believe to be methamphetamine, according to a press release. Christopher...Published: Apr 17, 2017 1:19 PM Full Story
Sweet and seasonal
Brittany Turnage purchases freshly picked strawberries from produce vendor Andy Cashwell Friday afternoon at Cottle Farms southwest of Goldsboro. State agriculture officials say recent freezes did not hurt the crop and that the season will hit high gear this week...Published: Apr 17, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Board to hold bond hearing Tuesday
The public will have the opportunity Tuesday to comment on a proposal by Wayne County commissioners to borrow $42 million for schools and other projects. A public hearing on the plan to sell bonds to finance the projects will...Published: Apr 17, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Relay makes push for funds
Support for Relay for Life this year is more important than ever, says its local director, reacting to threats that the federal government is proposing cutting nearly $1 billion out of cancer research funding. The federal government is the...Published: Apr 17, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Biography of Gertrude Weil released this month
A biography of Gertrude Weil is being released this month and Wayne County residents will have a chance to hear the author speak at the Wayne County Public Library on Tuesday, April 25, at 7 p.m.. A book signing will...Published: Apr 17, 2017 8:14 AM Full Story
WCC to hold three commencement ceremonies to accomodate growing number of graduates
Wayne Community College will hold three commencement ceremonies this spring, splitting off its college credit event to accommodate the growing number of graduates. For years the institution traditionally held ceremonies outside, with seating provided in the adjacent bleachers and the...Published: Apr 17, 2017 7:13 AM Full Story