Wednesday, August 9, 2017
23-year-old man is shot in the chest
A 23-year-old man was shot in the chest area when he opened his door after hearing noises outside early Wednesday morning. The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident that left Corey A. Gibbs Jr. wounded, but not critically....Published: Aug 9, 2017 8:39 PM Full Story
Fill the Boot begins Friday
Goldsboro firefighters will be in front of the Spence Avenue Walmart Friday, Saturday and Sunday asking people to "fill the boot" for muscular dystrophy awareness. The goal of the campaign, which is happening in support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association,...Published: Aug 9, 2017 8:39 PM Full Story
Man escapes police cruiser, later charged with stealing handcuffs
After a man escaped the back of a police cruiser Monday night, he was charged for stealing the handcuffs he was wearing after officers caught up to him. Everaldo Francisco Mateo, 22, of 108 Country View Drive, is charged with...Published: Aug 9, 2017 10:06 AM Full Story
Board of Education redistricting committee is appointed
Wayne County Board of Education Chairman Arnold Flowers has chosen three board members to serve on the newly formed redistricting committee, a day after the committee's formation. Board member Rick Pridgen will serve as chairman of the committee, and will...Published: Aug 9, 2017 9:58 AM Full Story
WCC trustee appointment goes awry, board seeks replacement
Wayne County Public Schools is seeking applicants for a spot on the Wayne Community College board of trustees, after the board of education voted Monday to open up the position to the public. The vote came after the board...Published: Aug 9, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Fundraiser challenge to earn money for All the King's Children Foundation
MOUNT OLIVE -- Unity Baptist Church members are hopeful that people will not let a few -- actually 30 -- obstacles stand in their way of helping a local nonprofit help to meet basic and educational needs of local...Published: Aug 9, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Preparing for Bee Day
Robin DeMark talks to her honeybees. Jo Daniels does, too, but in a singsong voice. They, along with veterinarian Kirby Harriss, are among the queen bees of the Beekeepers of the Neuse who love working with honeybees and listening...Published: Aug 9, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story