Sunday, July 2, 2017
Sheriff's Office promotes four
As Maj. Tom Effler prepares to retire, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday several promotions that took effect Saturday. Taking Effler's slot will be Maj. Richard Lewis, who was promoted to Major of Enforcement Operations -- Effler's current...Published: Jul 2, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
'Purple Heart Run' hosts special visitor
The front parking lot of the Wayne Community College campus, closed for the Independence Day holiday, was converted into a site for the 2017 "Purple Heart Run" on Saturday afternoon. The event, sponsored by the Military Order of the Purple...Published: Jul 2, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
Road project included in plan
The widening of U.S. 13 North from Saulston Road to Rodell Barrow Road in Greene County is one of four new transportation projects in Division 4 included in the updated version of the state's draft 10-year transportation plan. It...Published: Jul 2, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
Impact teens July 8 event
Impact Teens Goldsboro is organizing a peace walk and asking residents to pledge their commitment to help reduce violence in the city on July 8. The Impact Peace Walk will start at 6 p.m. at the Cornerstone Commons, near the...Published: Jul 2, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
Local fire officials encourage safety when using fireworks
July 4 is right around the corner. That means cookouts, cold drinks -- and fireworks. But before anyone goes lighting the fuse on a firework, local fire officials want to make sure they do it safely. The first thing...Published: Jul 2, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
Career lawman retiring after more than 30 years of service
It was May 27, 1992. Tom Effler remembers the day vividly. It was a domestic call in the Seven Springs area. His partner, fellow Wayne County Sheriff's Deputy Bob Morrison, took the original call. Effler went to back him...Published: Jul 2, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
Camp Kilowatt goes on the road this summer
The popular Camp Kilowatt is going on the road this summer, with similar efforts being offered at four public schools in the county. The annual event for middle and high schoolers, held on the Wayne Community College campus, is...Published: Jul 2, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story