Wednesday, June 21, 2017
GPAC hears from former criminal
Lisa Tindal has lived a hard life. A former street criminal, she also knows what it's like to live after leaving her past and working toward a better future. Tindal shared parts of her story and urged some of Wayne...Published: Jun 21, 2017 7:59 PM Full Story
MOUNT OLIVE MESSENGER: Tournament play
The Mount Olive Parks and Recreation Department recently hosted three days of a 12-and-under baseball tournament at Daughtry Field. Teams from Mount Olive and across Wayne County participated in the tourney. The Trojans and Vipers from Mount Olive faced off...Published: Jun 21, 2017 2:23 PM Full Story
Police seek information in breaking and entering of Lantern Inn
Authorities are asking for information in the breaking and entering of the Lantern Inn on Ash Street Monday. According to the Goldsboro Police Department, at around 5:15 a.m. Monday an employee from Lantern Inn reported that a man threw a...Published: Jun 21, 2017 11:02 AM Full Story
UPDATE: Two men arrested after authorities find 100 pounds of marijuana
Two men were arrested Tuesday after a joint drug task force operation led to the seizure of around 100 pounds of marijuana with an estimated street value of $500,000. William Russell Deeming Jr., 58, 2605 Pine Knoll Drive, Kinston, and...Published: Jun 21, 2017 8:41 AM Full Story
Use caution in the water
It's officially summer. That means warm, carefree days -- often spent on the water. Be it on the lake, in the pool or in the ocean, use caution before diving in. Lt. Ian Barratt with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office...Published: Jun 21, 2017 8:18 AM Full Story
Learning the science behind rockets
Emblazoned on Eggbert's side is a simple statement: "I will survive." Eggbert is a common, grocery-variety egg about to face a potentially life-ending event. A group of three children, Katie Raabe, 10, Tyndall Steele, 10, and Carly Gerringer, 9,...Published: Jun 21, 2017 7:08 AM Full Story
Street widening project threatens properties
More than 80 parcels of property along North William Street (U.S. 117 North) will be affected by right of-way acquisition for a $21 million highway improvement plan. That property acquisition already is under way for the project that will...Published: Jun 21, 2017 7:08 AM Full Story
State cornhole tournament returns
Some of the top cornhole players in the nation will visit Goldsboro this weekend to compete for state championship titles. The American Cornhole Association's fourth annual state tournament will be held Friday and Saturday at the W.A. Foster Center,...Published: Jun 21, 2017 7:08 AM Full Story
School board awards building bid to firm
The Wayne County Board of Education made progress on the construction of the new Meadow Lane Elementary building at its special called session Tuesday, and made changes to its representation on the Wayne Community College Board of Trustees. The board...Published: Jun 21, 2017 7:08 AM Full Story
New southern food restaurant to open in Pikeville
PIKEVILLE -- A new Southern-style restaurant, with a flair of soul food, is gearing up for a July 1 opening in Pikeville along U.S. 117. Southern Comfort Restaurant will open its doors at 6 a.m. and plans to operate seven...Published: Jun 21, 2017 7:08 AM Full Story
Health-related essays earn teen scholarships
Three Wayne County teens brought up some worthwhile topics at a recent Board of Health meeting, earning them college scholarship money. The youth were finalists in the annual Charles T. Gibson Teen Public Health Leadership Essay Contest, named for a...Published: Jun 21, 2017 7:08 AM Full Story
Commissioners adopt interim budget
A roughly $10.1 million interim spending plan was adopted by Wayne County commissioners Tuesday morning in an effort to forestall a 2.46-cent property tax increase. The stopgap measure was adopted as commissioners wait to see if state lawmakers preserve...Published: Jun 21, 2017 7:08 AM Full Story
Arts council to host upcoming events
The Arts Council of Wayne County has two big events coming up soon. Its big summer event will be held in conjunction with First Friday Aug. 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. It will be a hula party and Hawaiian...Published: Jun 21, 2017 7:08 AM Full Story