Monday, April 24, 2017
Manhunt resumes for armed man, now possible murder suspect
Update ---- 6:45 p.m. The Wayne County Sheriff's Office now says Ricky Terrell Ward, 33, is a "possible" murder suspect in relation to Sunday night's shooting death of David Demarlo Thompson, 35. Thompson was shot and killed in the back...Published: Apr 24, 2017 5:48 PM Full Story
County under flash flood watch
Wayne County and most of central North Carolina is under a flood watch with flash flooding possible today through early Tuesday morning. Periods of heavy rain are expected today and tonight with rainfall amounts of 3 to 5 inches expected...Published: Apr 24, 2017 9:49 AM Full Story
Shortage of homes, more children causes foster care program crisis
The foster care crisis around the state is being felt in Wayne County, with growing numbers of children being put into the system and a shortage of homes in which to place them, said Debbie Jones, director of Wayne County...Published: Apr 24, 2017 9:49 AM Full Story
Report: Seymour Johnson Air Force Base a boon for economy
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base helped to increase employment for Goldsboro and Wayne County last year with nearly 800 civilians finding jobs with the base. According to the base's 2016 economic impact report, Seymour Johnson spent $705 million on local...Published: Apr 24, 2017 9:49 AM Full Story
Kindergarten registration begins Tuesday
Kindergarten registration for Wayne County Public Schools will be Tuesday at 13 elementary schools. It will take place between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. at most of the schools, with the exception of Edgewood Community Developmental School and North Drive...Published: Apr 24, 2017 9:49 AM Full Story
Sheriff's Office investigates two homicides over weekend
DUDLEY -- The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is investigating a murder that happened Sunday night on Arrowhead Road. David Demarlo Thompson, 35, of 109 Arrowhead Road, was found in his backyard suffering from several gunshot wounds around 9:30 p.m. when...Published: Apr 24, 2017 6:29 AM Full Story