Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Sheriff's Office captain found not guilty of contempt of court
Wayne County Sheriff's Office Capt. Steve Mozingo was found not guilty of criminal contempt of court during a hearing Tuesday. Superior Court Judge Jay Hockenbury ruled that the prosecution failed to prove one of the two elements required ---- one,...Published: May 30, 2017 7:29 PM Full Story
Chief confirms house where man was shot to death was liquor house
Goldsboro Police Chief Mike West confirmed the house where a man was shot to death early Saturday morning was a liquor house. The person who lives at 235 Wayne Ave., 46-year-old Lazorie Staccato Woods, was arrested and charged Saturday night...Published: May 30, 2017 12:51 PM Full Story
Police respond to several shooting incidents over the weekend
During a weekend marked by two shooting deaths, Goldsboro Police Department officers also responded to several additional shootings and shots fired calls, according to police reports. Saturday at 3:37 a.m., officers responded to 235 Wayne Ave. in reference to the...Published: May 30, 2017 10:55 AM Full Story
Schools look at changing schedule
The Wayne County Board of Education will gather more information before acting on proposed changes to school schedules, board members said at a work session last week. David Lewis, the schools' assistant superintendent for accountability/information technology, presented the proposed...Published: May 30, 2017 6:57 AM Full Story
WorkKeys testing in June
Wayne County residents will have four opportunities to take the WorkKeys(r) tests for the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) in June. The Wayne Occupational Readiness Keys for Success (WORKS) program will provide testing sessions June 13 and 27, 8:30...Published: May 30, 2017 6:57 AM Full Story
Memorial Day essay contest
Meadow Lane Elementary School students took part in a Memorial Day essay/illustration contest, sponsored by one of the school's business partners, Daniels Memorial United Methodist Church. Students from kindergarten through fourth grade were encouraged to participate in the contest. As...Published: May 30, 2017 6:57 AM Full Story
Medical assisting class pinned
The 13 members of the 2017 Medical Assisting class at Wayne Community College were recently presented their pins in a formal ceremony at the college. The annual service, which includes presentation of medical assistant pins and red roses to students...Published: May 30, 2017 6:57 AM Full Story
Green Thumb Florist on Chestnut Street
A full-service florist is now serving the Goldsboro-area community from a new downtown location. Green Thumb Florist, which opened in January on North Berkeley Boulevard, recently moved downtown to 101 W. Chestnut St. The flower shop originally opened 13 years...Published: May 30, 2017 6:57 AM Full Story