Races emerge as filing period draws closed

Races for mayor and for the at-large board seat in Mount Olive developed in the closing days of filing for November's municipal and sanitary districts. There is also a four-way race for two seats on the Pikeville Town Board. In...

Published: Jul 22, 2017 4:13 PM Full Story

Public meeting Monday to discuss with N.C. DOT a proposed realignment of Central Heights Road at Berkeley Boulevard

The public will have the opportunity Monday to comment on and ask questions about the proposed realignment of Central Heights Road at Berkeley Boulevard and the widening and extension of Oak Forest Road. The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold...

Published: Jul 22, 2017 4:04 PM Full Story

Career chemistry teacher 'T' Griffin to retire Thursday

Since Ashton "T" Griffin IV was born, he has defied the laws of physics. Born two and a half months early in 1956, he weighed only two pounds, eight ounces and was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. His legs were most...

Published: Jul 22, 2017 3:31 PM Full Story

Feeling 100 feet tall: SJAFB airman brings Walking Tall, Haircuts for the Homeless group to Goldsboro

A haircut isn't something most people think about very much. People usually know what they like, they go to their regular barber or stylist and they pay good money for a great new 'do. But for the homeless and the...

Published: Jul 22, 2017 2:57 PM Full Story