Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Police, community leaders meet to discuss problems
A lack of jobs, collaboration between community organizations and mistrust were several concerns that came to the forefront of a community police roundtable Tuesday night. The roundtable was organized by Operation Unite Goldsboro in an effort to bring decision-makers together...Published: Jun 27, 2017 9:51 PM Full Story
Stopping the trade: Signs to look for to spot human trafficking
Pam Strickland, founder of Eastern North Carolina Stop Human Trafficking Now, said during a training session at WAGES Tuesday, that human trafficking is the fastest growing criminal industry in the world. But that doesn't mean it isn't a local issue....Published: Jun 27, 2017 9:02 PM Full Story
Authorities shut down liquor house on Dail Street
Two men are facing charges after an investigation into a liquor house at 510 Dail St. Saturday, according to a press release. Marvin Lamont Grantham, 53, of 408 Johnson Branch Road, is charged with felony possession of cocaine, felony possession...Published: Jun 27, 2017 9:37 AM Full Story
Cemetery concerns aired
It would be "absolute political suicide" for state lawmakers not to fund the Eastern North Carolina Veterans Cemetery, Wayne County GOP Chairman Wade Latham said. But at the same time he urged patience during the party's Monday night meeting...Published: Jun 27, 2017 7:04 AM Full Story
Council approves fitness center, 5-2
The Goldsboro City Council was divided in its 5-2 vote Monday to hire Daniels and Daniels Construction Co. to build a 2,500-square-foot addition to the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base fitness center. The $641,542 contract was part of the council's...Published: Jun 27, 2017 7:04 AM Full Story
Carver alumni gather
MOUNT OLIVE -- The Carver High School Alumni and Friends Association will hold its 35th reunion Friday, June 29 through Sunday, July 2. The association encourages former students and friends to join in the festive weekend events that will...Published: Jun 27, 2017 7:04 AM Full Story
Bank robbery suspect caught
Goldsboro police have arrested a suspect in two robberies, and he is in the Wayne County Jail under $170,000 bond. Christopher Aaron Menane, 25, of Pecan Road in Dudley, is charged with robbing the PNC Bank on Spence Avenue...Published: Jun 27, 2017 7:03 AM Full Story
Looking good
Recent rains have come at just the right time for the corn crop in the Wayne County area. Growers are looking forward to high yields come harvest time. This field off U.S. 117 South in Dudley shows robust plants that...Published: Jun 27, 2017 7:03 AM Full Story
WorkKeys tests to be held in July
Wayne County residents will have just two opportunities to take the WorkKeys tests for the National Career Readiness Certificate in July. The Wayne Occupational Readiness Keys for Success, or WORKS, program will provide testing sessions July 12 from 12:30-4:30...Published: Jun 27, 2017 7:03 AM Full Story
Teenager robbed at knife-point
Someone robbed a 16-year-old at knife-point while he was riding his bike on Park Avenue around 8 p.m. Friday, according to a police report. The report said the teenager was riding his bike in the 500 block of Park Avenue...Published: Jun 27, 2017 7:03 AM Full Story
Arts Council of Wayne accepting artist project grant applications
The Arts Council of Wayne County is taking applications for the 2017/18 Regional Artist Project Grants. The program is done through a partnership with the North Carolina Arts Council and 29 local arts councils throughout eastern North Carolina working...Published: Jun 27, 2017 7:03 AM Full Story