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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...

'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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...