Friday, August 11, 2017
Police identify three men in connection to Circle K brawl
Goldsboro police arrested three men they believe were involved in the massive brawl outside the Circle K convenience store on Wayne Memorial Drive.Adrane Lafette Swinson, 27, 212 Brookwood Drive, Jaikelvin Dyondra Maye, 28, 419 Slocumb St., and Kysheem Jayire Langston,...Published: Aug 11, 2017 2:41 PM Full Story
Sheriff's office investigating rash of car break-ins
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is warning the public to lock their car doors after taking upward of 50 motor vehicle break-in reports since the first of July. A press release said residents in Pikeville and Goldsboro have reported...Published: Aug 11, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
UMO enrollment sets record high
MOUNT OLIVE -- Overall traditional enrollment at the University of Mount Olive's fall 2017 semester is expected to be around 1,060 or more -- the largest in school history. "The increase is due to a greater percentage of students...Published: Aug 11, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Jazz Showcase returns Saturday
The Wayne County Jazz Showcase is back with its first event since May planned on the patio at Brewmasters Saturday night. The Eric Xavier Band will perform from 7 to 10 p.m., and there is no cover charge to...Published: Aug 11, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Back to homeschool
The Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Homeschool Group in Wayne County is hosting a homeschool conference and fair for the community on Monday, Aug. 21, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Wayne Center. The event will showcase...Published: Aug 11, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
GWTA nighttime bus service to continue
Residents wanting to make evening trips to Wal-Mart or Piggly Wiggly will be able to continue with the Goldsboro-Wayne Transportation Authority permanently offering bus service until 7:30 p.m. Two of the most popular GWTA bus routes -- the blue...Published: Aug 11, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Fill the boot campaign kicks off
Goldsboro firefighters will be in front of the Spence Avenue Wal-Mart 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...Published: Aug 11, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Drive safely during, to and from ecplise
Highway safety agencies are urging drivers to take necessary precautions to travel safely during the impending solar eclipse Aug. 21. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is concerned with increased traffic on highways as drivers try to get to...Published: Aug 11, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Disaster recovery forges on
Only a quarter of Wayne County's 331 applications have been approved for elevation/acquisition under the Hurricane Matthew Hazard Mitigation Grant program. The county had sought nearly $37 million for acquisition (buyout)/elevation (house raising), but was awarded approximately $9 million....Published: Aug 11, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story