Wednesday, May 10, 2017
State to recieve only $6M of the more than $900M requested for hurricane relief
Gov. Roy Cooper earlier today said he was shocked and disappointed in the Trump Administration and Congressional leadership's failure to fulfill the state's funding request for $930 million for disaster. Instead the state will receive $6.1 million, or less than...Published: May 10, 2017 3:17 PM Full Story
Heroism defined: Law enforcement officers remember their fallen brethren
The count of fallen officers in Wayne County rose by one for the first time in more than a decade when Goldsboro Police Department Maj. Jay Memmelaar died unexpectedly this year. And as Police Chief Mike West delivered comments at...Published: May 10, 2017 2:11 PM Full Story
Not a noose: City says photo of a hanger was "taken out of context"
The picture of a clothes hanger used to hold items painted by Goldsboro public works employees has led to a city investigation and continued concern within the department. The photo, which appeared on Facebook Tuesday was originally taken by a...Published: May 10, 2017 10:12 AM Full Story
Clashing council sluggish on issues
Mayor Chuck Allen can't remember a time during his 19 years in office when the Goldsboro City Council has been more contentious. The council for several months has continued to have intermittent clashes over city policies, diversity and personnel...Published: May 10, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Goldsboro earns award from National Main Street Center
The Downtown Goldsboro Development Corp. received national recognition with a One to Watch Award presented by the National Main Street Center. Members of the DGDC board received the award during the Main Street conference May 1 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania....Published: May 10, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Mom's train ride derailed
When Kelly Barber wanted to take her son on the Kiwanis Miniature Train at Herman Park Sunday, she noticed a sign at the ticket window. It indicated that mothers could ride the train for free with their child. So she...Published: May 10, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Council approves $2.27 million street repaving contract
The Goldsboro City Council approved a near $2.27 million street resurfacing contract and decided to operate both city swimming pools during the summer months. The decisions were made during the council meeting Monday. Turner Asphalt in Raleigh is expected to...Published: May 10, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Fremont STARS teachers turn tutors
As the end of the school year draws near, teachers at Fremont STARS elementary are working to help their students grow as much as possible. Sixteen teachers at Fremont STARS are taking part in a new after-school tutoring program...Published: May 10, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Firehouse theme more than window dressing
The franchise owner of Firehouse Subs in Goldsboro wants the new Berkeley Boulevard restaurant to be known for more than its menu. The business, which opened in April, is not only owned by a Goldsboro native but also focuses...Published: May 10, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Collaboration education: Learning from each other
Jamel Jones is a fan of the teachable moment. And for the assistant principal at Dillard Middle School, efforts to provide those for his students have also produced a full circle moment for him. A graduate of Charles B. Aycock...Published: May 10, 2017 8:45 AM Full Story