Friday, July 7, 2017
Goldsboro man dies in wreck on U.S. 117
The N.C. State Highway Patrol confirmed today a 65-year-old Goldsboro man died in a wreck near the Wayne/Wilson County line Thursday evening. Sgt. S. Dail with the North Carolina Highway Patrol said Isaac Langley III, of Goldsboro, died after veering...Published: Jul 7, 2017 2:28 PM Full Story
Impact Teens to host peace walk Saturday
Impact Teens Goldsboro will host a peace walk Saturday and is asking residents to pledge their commitment to help reduce violence in the city The Impact Peace Walk will start at 6 p.m. at the Board of Elections on William...Published: Jul 7, 2017 2:18 PM Full Story
Police arrest suspects in Fremont armed robbery after chase
Men believed to be responsible for an armed robbery in Fremont Thursday afternoon were caught by Goldsboro police shortly after leading them on a chase, according to a press release. Tyshawn "Tybooty" Gardner, 20, of 914 E. Elm St., was...Published: Jul 7, 2017 12:36 PM Full Story
Police find teenage larceny suspect hiding under a mattress
A teenager accused of stealing a purse from a woman's car Thursday night was found by police hiding underneath a mattress inside a house on Newsome Street, according to a press release. Aaron Devon Smith, 17, of 312 Goldleaf Drive,...Published: Jul 7, 2017 12:36 PM Full Story
Airman indicted on child abuse charges
An airman stationed at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base was indicted by a grand jury this week on felony child abuse charges, according to court records. Eric Schmidt, 29, of 1510 Peachtree St., was indicted for felony child abuse...Published: Jul 7, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
County passes budget, no tax hike
There is no change in the tax rate in the approximately $194 million budget approved by Wayne County commissioners meeting in special session Thursday morning. It took the board just minutes to adopt the new budget that maintains the...Published: Jul 7, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
First Friday to feature two artists' work at arts council
Two local artists will debut new exhibits at the Arts Council of Wayne County this evening, as the facility holds its monthly First Friday event. On the bottom floor, studio artist Maximillian Mozingo will present "Palmarius," a series of...Published: Jul 7, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story