Friday, May 19, 2017
Woman charged in break-in after traffic stop
Authorities connected a woman to a break-in on Old Kenly Road and issued warrants for two other men after Smithfield police pulled her car over and found items stolen during the break-in inside her car Wednesday, according to a press...Published: May 19, 2017 1:02 PM Full Story
Serena Inn arrests came as part of one operation
Update ---- The Wayne County Sheriff's Office announces a second arrest at the Serena Inn during an on-foot patrol operation by the Goldsboro/Wayne REACT team. A Serena Inn resident is facing felony charges after authorities found drugs in his hotel...Published: May 19, 2017 12:53 PM Full Story
Center Street Jam
Members of the Mikele Buck Band perform at the Center Street Jam downtown Thursday evening. The next concert will be held June 1 and will feature Jim Quick and the Coastline Band. It will be Military Appreciation Night. Center Street...Published: May 19, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Students bid farewell to Meadow Lane hall
Since learning that portions of Meadow Lane Elementary School will be demolished this summer to make way for a new building, staff have come up with creative ways to commemorate the occasion. "Some of us are a little saddened...Published: May 19, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Jaberg talks health care
Wayne UNC Health Care CEO and President Janie Jaberg says no one truly knows what is going to happen in health care. And she told those attending a Tuesday luncheon on health care that she, too, has no clue...Published: May 19, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Council to look at budget proposal
The Goldsboro City Council plans to revisit $336,836 in proposed costs for employees and equipment to operate the future multisport complex during budget deliberations this month. The city's recommended fiscal 2017-18 budget of $59.3 million includes two new employees...Published: May 19, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Seafood restaurant open downtown
A locally-owned, full-service seafood restaurant is now open in downtown Goldsboro on Mulberry Street. GoldWayne Seafood Restaurant recently opened in the former Haulin' Hog location, at 120 E. Mulberry St., and is open daily for lunch and dinner. Owner Myelle...Published: May 19, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Health fair scheduled for Saturday in Mount Olive
MOUNT OLIVE -- Take a one-mile walk Saturday morning. Shoot some hoops or play a round of Pickle Ball. Sample healthy foods. And as long as you are being health conscious, take advantage of free health screenings being offered between...Published: May 19, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Serena Inn resident faces multiple drug charges
A woman is in custody on drug charges after Wayne County Sheriff's Office deputies found multiple kinds of narcotics and paraphernalia in her apartment, according to a sheriff's office press release. Leana Triyanna Cates, 27, residing in room 224 of...Published: May 19, 2017 9:07 AM Full Story
Officials say CDL requirement could be mutually beneficial for WCPS, employees
A new Wayne County Board of Education policy will help reduce bus driver shortages in the district by adding new responsibilities to existing positions, according to district officials. Policy 7435, which the board passed at its May 1 meeting, requires...Published: May 19, 2017 8:05 AM Full Story
Police ask for information in two shooting deaths that occured within a week
On Sunday, May 14, at approximately 12:15 a.m., Goldsboro police officers were in the area of Elm and Creech streets when they heard several gun shots being fired. While trying to locate the shots, dispatch advised of a shots fired...Published: May 19, 2017 7:30 AM Full Story