Monday, June 12, 2017
Police say airman groped woman, then broke into her car to leave flowers
A 27-year-old airman stationed at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base is charged with felony breaking and entering a motor vehicle and misdemeanor sexual battery. William Alexander Daniel Byrd, of 123 Fallin Blvd. Apt. C6, is accused of breaking into a...Published: Jun 12, 2017 5:56 PM Full Story
Man facing drug charges after calling authorities to unlock his car
A man is facing drug charges after he called authorities to help him unlock his car, and they discovered 114 grams of marijuana inside, according to a press release. Andrea Simone Hines, 46, of 709 Second St., is charged with...Published: Jun 12, 2017 1:44 PM Full Story
Bird sanctuary: Couple creates a bird haven and birdwatchers' heaven
Linda and John Graybeal stand in their backyard on Todd Drive surrounded by blooming flowers, trees and birdhouses. As the smell of gardenias and jasmine saturate the morning air, the gentle sounds of chirping birds and gurgling from the small...Published: Jun 12, 2017 9:31 AM Full Story
Person pistol whipped during armed robbery on James Street
One person was pistol whipped during an armed robbery on North James Street early this morning, according to a police report. The report said a man was asleep inside his bedroom at 703 N. James St. when someone forced his...Published: Jun 12, 2017 9:06 AM Full Story
Students raise money to learn CPR
Mount Olive Middle School students' outstanding efforts to raise money for the American Heart Association netted them an prize that will help bolster their life-saving skills. The school was presented with a CPR kit during an assembly on Thursday...Published: Jun 12, 2017 7:08 AM Full Story
City council members hit with vehicle tax debt
The Wayne County Tax Department has flagged unpaid vehicle tax bills for two members of the Goldsboro City Council. Councilman Mark Stevens recently received a letter from the tax office requesting payment for nearly $400 in unpaid taxes for...Published: Jun 12, 2017 7:08 AM Full Story
Party leaders look ahead to 2018: Republicans
"I got tired of yelling at the television," Wade Latham says of his decision to become involved in local politics. "Instead of just sitting here getting mad and watching my blood pressure rise, why don't you get involved," Latham...Published: Jun 12, 2017 7:08 AM Full Story
Party leaders look ahead to 2018: Democrats
Barbara Dantonio, a lifelong Democrat, used to have a simple approach to politics. "I used to think you went, you voted -- you supported your party by voting. You went home and just watched the results," she said. "But...Published: Jun 12, 2017 7:08 AM Full Story