Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Senate passes amendment to keep open veterans cemeteries, governor's office argues long-term funding issue remains unsolved
As six-year-old Mathew Stallings was kneeling Thursday afternoon to place flowers at his grandfather's grave, politicians in Raleigh were busy jockeying to assign blame or take credit for funding the Eastern North Carolina State Veterans Cemetery. The funding was not...Published: Jun 28, 2017 5:40 PM Full Story
Woman charged after cutting a man with a blade at Berkeley Mall
A woman is facing charges after attacking a man with a blade at Berkeley Mall Friday night, according to a police report. Domonique Danielle McKinney, 31, of 921 W. Oak St., is charged with felony assault with a deadly weapon...Published: Jun 28, 2017 12:39 PM Full Story
Worldwide eats: How to prepare spanakopita
Good recipes come from all over the globe, and the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base's Cooking Around the World camp is putting them to use. The camp ---- June 19 through 23 ---- gave children the chance to cook food...Published: Jun 28, 2017 8:27 AM Full Story
Volunteers give Gov. Charles B. Aycock Birthplace a good going over
A group of men, mostly members of the local Sons of Confederate Veterans, volunteered a week of their time recently to clean parts of Gov. Charles B. Aycock Birthplace in Fremont. "We were working on the paths," said John Pippin...Published: Jun 28, 2017 8:27 AM Full Story
WCC shortens pharmacy tech program
The pharmacy technology program at Wayne Community College has been shortened, with the possibility of earning a diploma in just nine months, officials said. The program, which prepares students to assist pharmacists and to take the National Pharmacy Technician...Published: Jun 28, 2017 7:16 AM Full Story
Open registration dates announced at WCC
Wayne Community College officials announced open registration dates for fall college credit classes, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., July 19 and July 20; 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Aug. 15; and 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Aug. 16. Students are encouraged to register as soon as...Published: Jun 28, 2017 7:16 AM Full Story
Man arrested for Memorial Day weekend shooting
A man is facing felony charges after being connected to a Memorial Day weekend shooting that injured one man. Jamario Deshawn Weeks, 27, of 1714 Harrell St., is charged with felony discharging a weapon into an occupied dwelling or...Published: Jun 28, 2017 7:16 AM Full Story
City continues to waive permit fees
Goldsboro residents needing permits for home repairs related to Hurricane Matthew damage will continue to receive the permits at no cost. The Goldsboro City Council Monday decided to continue waiving the cost all permit fees, including new construction, if...Published: Jun 28, 2017 7:16 AM Full Story
Additional arrest in 100 pound marijuana seizure
A third man is facing charges after turning himself in following the seizure of 100 pounds of marijuana by authorities during a traffic stop June 20. Mark Jason Sharp, 47, of 120 Covey Drive, LaGrange, is charged with two...Published: Jun 28, 2017 7:16 AM Full Story
Fourth of July closings
Local, state and federal offices, banks and post offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Wayne County offices will be closed. The landfill in Dudley will be closed Tuesday, July 4, but will open Wednesday,...Published: Jun 28, 2017 7:16 AM Full Story