Monday, May 22, 2017
Sheriff's office: SRO flushes out student smoking marijuana
A Charles B. Aycock High School student admitted to deputies he was smoking marijuana in the hallway after an officer saw a cloud of smoke and smelled marijuana, according to a report filed with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. Michael...Published: May 22, 2017 1:22 PM Full Story
Supreme Court ruling won't change Wayne County district
Today's Supreme Court ruling that two North Carolina Congressional districts were drawn unconstitutionally based on race will not result in any additional change to the district lines. The ruling reaffirms a lower court ruling that the lines for District 1...Published: May 22, 2017 12:03 PM Full Story
Wayne County inmate in critical condition after being taken to ICU, SBI investigates
Update ---- 12 p.m. A Wayne Memorial Hospital spokesperson confirmed a Wayne County inmate remains in critical condition today after being taken to the intensive care unit of the hospital Saturday night when he became unresponsive at the Wayne County...Published: May 22, 2017 11:49 AM Full Story
Flying out
Dressed in a Blue Angels costume, Chase Oberhauser, 8, watches with excitement as the Blue Angels pilots are introduced one by one at the Wings Over Wayne Air Show Sunday -- the final day of the event. Chase collects posters...Published: May 22, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Veterans groups plan Memorial Day events
Veterans organizations have plans for a big Memorial Day weekend to pay tribute to the fallen warriors of Wayne County. The public is urged to join in these events. On Saturday, May 27, at 8 a.m. there will be...Published: May 22, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Police, Special Olympics athletes finish torch run
Officers with the Goldsboro Police Department and local Special Olympics athletes completed a 14-mile torch run through the city Friday. The run raised about $2,500 to send athletes to the summer games. Capt. LeAnn Rabun said the department has...Published: May 22, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Board to talk school funding
School funding will be up first Tuesday morning when Wayne County commissioners begin their budget deliberations. Dr. Michael Dunsmore, Wayne County Public Schools superintendent, will present the school board's new budget proposal when commissioners reconvene at 8:30 a.m. on...Published: May 22, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Tom Cuddington turns ordinary wood into usable items -- and whimsical things like crosses, cutting boards, trinket boxes
Tom Cuddington will never forget a bench he made for a woman. The back is a solid wood piece. The sides are decorative posts. And all of it, except the actually part you sit on, is made from an old...Published: May 22, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Flash flooding possible over the next three days as moderate to heavy rains loom
Moderate to heavy rainfall is possible today through Wednesday with a total accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible. Flash flooding could result if that much rain falls within a short time, for example a 12-hour span, said Scott Sharpe,...Published: May 22, 2017 8:42 AM Full Story
Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni and Friends marks 62nd anniversary
The annual homecoming for Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni and Friends Inc. will be held this week, from Thursday, May 25 through Sunday, May 28. This year marks the 62nd anniversary of the organization. The celebration is traditionally held during Memorial Day weekend....Published: May 22, 2017 8:07 AM Full Story
Central/Eastern Wayne Alumni to celebrate 45th homecoming
The Central/Eastern Wayne Alumni and Friends, Inc. will celebrate its 45th annual Homecoming May 26 through May 28 with the classes ending with "2" and "7" receiving special honor. The weekend will kick off Friday with a banquet at the...Published: May 22, 2017 8:07 AM Full Story