Sunday, July 16, 2017
Paving to begin July 24
Street paving is scheduled to begin Monday, July 24, in the Canterbury Village and North Creek subdivisions The $1,557,921.85 project has a targeted completion date of Sept. 28. Engineering costs are approximately $195,000 with a total project amount of $1.753...Published: Jul 16, 2017 6:30 PM Full Story
Sun sets on Sunrise: Sunrise Learning Center on Ash Street is set to be demolished soon
It's the end of an era for a landmark at Ash and Jefferson streets as Sunrise Learning Center is being readied for demolition. The popular day care option for many families has a rich history that dates back to the...Published: Jul 16, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
Newby Legacy House opens for displaced and homeless boys
A "soft landing house" for displaced and homeless teenage boys has opened in Goldsboro, with plans to replicate the idea for their female counterparts in the future. A ceremony to dedicate the pilot program was held Friday, hosted by...Published: Jul 16, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
Escape room to open in downtown Goldsboro
It may not be "Survivor" or "The Amazing Race," but a new escape room in Goldsboro will offer plenty of challenges when it opens on July 28. Downtown Escapes, at 208 E. Walnut St., will have one themed room...Published: Jul 16, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
Council to talk alcohol sales
The Goldsboro City Council will take up the issue of whether to allow Sunday morning alcohol sales during its Monday night meeting. Cities from the mountains to the coast have been steadily approving Sunday alcohol sales, starting at 10...Published: Jul 16, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
All-county graduation slated for Tuesday
Sixteen students from around Wayne County will get the chance to celebrate their high school graduation earlier than usual July 18, as Wayne County Public Schools will host its first All-County summer graduation ceremony at Wayne Community College. The...Published: Jul 16, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
Highway project removes left turns
FAISON -- Left turns from N.C. 50 onto the U.S. 117 Connector will be eliminated under planned superstreet improvements at the roads' intersection just north of Faison. The project is designed to reduce angle and left turn crashes. There...Published: Jul 16, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story