Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Police say parent of child at center of abuse investigation is assigned to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base
A press release from the Goldsboro Police Department today revealed the identities of the parents of a 1-month-old child who arrived at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville last week with "extensive injuries" attributed to child abuse. The father, Eric Schmidt,...Published: May 16, 2017 4:34 PM Full Story
Woman charged in Maynard's break-in
A woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly breaking into Maynard's Entertainment in Seven Springs in March and taking money out of a coin-operated machine inside, according to a press release. Jessica Lee Roberts, 31, of 3106 Emmaus Church...Published: May 16, 2017 3:00 PM Full Story
Deputies say driver had heroin, machete during traffic stop
Authorities found drugs and a machete in a man's car Monday after pulling him over during a traffic stop, according to a press release from the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. The release said Collin Lee Johnson, 22, of 100 Delia...Published: May 16, 2017 2:55 PM Full Story
Goldsboro man charged with school break-in, theft
A man is facing four felony charges after being arrested for allegedly breaking into Spring Creek Elementary School in April. Kelly Baggett, 28, of 708 Corporate Drive, is charged with felony breaking and/or entering, felony larceny after breaking and/or entering,...Published: May 16, 2017 2:49 PM Full Story
Man pleads guilty in murder case
Jaquan Amahd Dennis, 25, will serve 90 to 120 months in prison after pleading guilty to felony accessory after the fact to first-degree murder in a 2013 murder case. Dennis was charged alongside Nebraska Raheem Best in the December...Published: May 16, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Councilmen give themselves a raise
The Goldsboro City Council switched its decision on a city-funded health insurance plan for the seven members of the council Monday. After Councilman Bevan Foster suggested the council receive an annual pay increase from $12,000 to $13,000 or $14,000...Published: May 16, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
First round of high school graduations begins this week
The first round of high school graduations kicks off later this week, with a smattering of public schools mixed in with the private school commencement ceremonies. Faith Christian Academy, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, will hold its event...Published: May 16, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Sign erected as tribute to fallen teenage Marine
The grave of Pfc. Dan Bullock sits in a shady corner far in the back of Elmwood Cemetery. Bullock, who died in the Vietnam War at age 15 after forging his birth certificate, was the youngest American killed in...Published: May 16, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Voter ID rejected by high court
The fight over the state's voter identification law might not be over despite the Supreme Court's rejection Monday of an appeal to reinstate it. House Majority Leader John Bell, of Goldsboro, said that the court's rejection was based on...Published: May 16, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Slocumb Street fire deemed suspicious
Firefighters responded to the second suspicious fire on Slocumb Street in less than a week Sunday night, according to a police report. Firefighters responded to a structure fire call at 116 S. Slocumb St. Sunday at about 7:55 p.m., but...Published: May 16, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Cutting paper to create art
As a young girl, Sandy Thompson would sit for hours and watch her grandmother meticulously cut all kinds of silhouettes out of paper. "It's amazing how intricate they were," Sandy said. "My grandmother would do mostly cards and give them...Published: May 16, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Fire damages mobile home, could displace resident
A fire Monday morning at lot 152 off of Legion Lake Road damaged a mobile home and could displace the resident, according to fire officials. Lt. Chris Cato with the Mar-Mac Volunteer Fire Department said the cause of the fire...Published: May 16, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Fuming councilman storms out of meeting, calls counterparts racists
A tense exchange between Councilman Bevan Foster and the city's public works director led Councilman Mark Stevens to storm out of a work session Monday night. Foster challenged Rick Fletcher, public works director, saying he didn't believe the wire hanger...Published: May 16, 2017 8:16 AM Full Story
Police investigate child abuse report involving 1-month-old baby
Police are investigating a report of possible child abuse after staff at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville reported that a 1-month-old infant arrived at the hospital with signs of abuse Friday, according to the Goldsboro Police Department. Maj. Anthony Carmon...Published: May 16, 2017 6:14 AM Full Story