Monday, July 17, 2017
City achieves Main Street Center accreditation
Goldsboro joins 38 other North Carolina cities in achieving National Main Street Center accreditation status. Accreditation is based on cities that achieve certain benchmarks and performance standards, including the ability to build sustainable and comprehensive revitalization programs, fostering strong public-private...Published: Jul 17, 2017 8:27 PM Full Story
National Night Out plans are taking shape for Goldsboro
Organizers are hoping thousands of people will attend National Night Out in Goldsboro next month. The event will be held at Herman Park Aug. 1 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. In the event of rain, the show will go...Published: Jul 17, 2017 7:45 PM Full Story
Would-be robbers foiled by quick-witted employees
Employees at different dollar stores in Wayne County avoided potentially being robbed over the weekend thanks to their quick thinking. The first incident happened Friday night in Dudley. A man reportedly walked in the Family Dollar at 3865 U.S. 117...Published: Jul 17, 2017 5:34 PM Full Story
Man charged with drug possession in jail
Detention center officers reportedly found cocaine on a man as he was being processed into the county jail after authorities found a stolen firearm in his car during a traffic stop Friday night. Rucker Lashawan Nixon, 35, of 610 Park...Published: Jul 17, 2017 11:44 AM Full Story
Man reports being robbed while riding in car
Police say a man told them he was robbed at gunpoint while riding in a car early Monday morning. The man told police he was riding in a car in the 100 block of Ervin Drive around 12:15 a.m. when...Published: Jul 17, 2017 11:36 AM Full Story
Commissioners likely to award stream debris cleanup contract today
Wayne County commissioners Tuesday morning are expected to award a $146,507.25 contract for a stream debris cleanup project designed to lessen the threat of flooding following heavy rain events. The meeting will get under way with an 8 a.m. agenda...Published: Jul 17, 2017 8:47 AM Full Story
On the right foot: Kicking It with Impact Teens Goldsboro kickball
Sometimes all it takes to bring people together is a bit of competition. That concept was in full view Saturday, as the Impact Teens Goldsboro group hosted a "Kicking It with ITG" kickball tournament at Mina Weil Park, accompanied...Published: Jul 17, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Democrat Dr. Kyle Horton challenges Rouzer's seat
Dr. Kyle Horton of Kure Beach says she has been able to live out her version of the American dream because of a country that invested in middle and working class families like hers. Returning the country to making...Published: Jul 17, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Grant match not in state budget
Funding for the $5 million Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery is not the only military issue to be slighted in the Republican-controlled General Assembly's budget. According to the N.C. Department of Agriculture, lawmakers appear to have failed as well...Published: Jul 17, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Schools' coach pay may increase
Pay increases for Wayne County Public Schools' coaches could be on the horizon, after the Board of Education tabled discussion on an increase for a future work session. Despite putting off the increase for now, the board reacted favorably...Published: Jul 17, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story