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School board members differ on redistricting

The Wayne County Board of Education voted unanimously Monday to begin the process of redistricting parts of the school system. Now, members of the board and district administrative staff are trying to figure out exactly how to do that. David...

Wayne County under advisory as heat index reaches 103 degrees

Wayne County is sweltering under mid-90s degree temperatures and a heat index that is expected to hit 103 by this afternoon. Residents can expect more of the same Thursday. At 10 a.m. today it was 82 degrees with a relative...

SJAFB airman charged in alleged domestic assault

An airman stationed at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base is facing charges after allegedly assaulting his wife early Tuesday morning, according to Goldsboro police. Staff Sgt. Devon Michael Ray, 31, of 224 Nellis Drive, was arrested and charged with assault...

Christian Soldier selector nearing a quarter-century of service

For the past 24 years, Nancy Wallace has been the go-to person for music-related questions at Christian Soldier bookstore. From ordering popular selections and stocking new releases to steering customers to the right accompaniment choice, the music buyer has...

Car show proceeds will go to Wounded Warrior Project

A portion of proceeds of the first-ever Precision Car, Truck, Bike and Audio Show will be donated to the Wounded Warrior project. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 22, at the Wayne County...

Battery thefts spike

In the past week, local law enforcement has seen a spike in reports of battery thefts from local businesses and organizations. Wayne County Public Schools, an automotive repair business and a local salvage yard have all recently filed reports...

Police unclear on what is behind spate of battery robberies

Authorities are having difficulties pinpointing a reason for why a recent jump in reports of battery thefts is happening. In the past week alone, two men have been arrested for stealing batteries en masse -- one allegedly stole 50...

Arts Council seeking grant applicants

Local nonprofit organizations interested in developing cultural arts programs in the coming year can apply for a grant with the Arts Council of Wayne County. The Arts Council will accept applications through Aug. 4 for grants that will be...