Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Snow Hill man charged in assault, kidnapping at Day Circle
A man accused of beating and kidnapping a woman in Day Circle Tuesday night was arrested in Durham early Wednesday morning. Devon Alexander McCollum, 23, of 310 W. Greene St., Snow Hill, is charged with first-degree kidnapping and assault on...Published: Aug 16, 2017 3:55 PM Full Story
Clearing out the shelter
Makayla Biermann grew up with a Jack Russell dog as a companion. She wants her daughter to grow up with that same companionship, so she went to the Wayne County Animal Adoption and Education Center to pick out just the...Published: Aug 16, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Brawl at Maynard's leaves one woman injured
SEVEN SPRINGS -- A woman reportedly went to the hospital with injuries after she and another person were caught in a brawl at Maynard's Entertainment late Saturday night. The woman was there with a man, and told the Wayne County...Published: Aug 16, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Board to talk school districts
The Wayne County Board of Education will discuss strategies for redistricting at a special called session Thursday, as Wayne County Public Schools prepares to dive in to the details of redrawing district lines. The meeting is set to begin around...Published: Aug 16, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Wayne Community College names President's List, Dean's List rosters for Spring 2017 semester
Wayne Community College recently named 80 students for outstanding academic achievement in the spring 2017 semester. President's List To be named to the President's List for the spring semester, students must have been enrolled for at least 12 semester hours...Published: Aug 16, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
City seeks $2M Golden LEAF Foundation grand to protect treatment facility
The city of Goldsboro is seeking a $2 million Golden LEAF Foundation grant to better protect the city's water treatment plant during natural disasters. The treatment plant, on Jordan Boulevard, experienced flooding during Hurricane Matthew, in October, but not...Published: Aug 16, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Tax burden eased for victims
Wayne County taxpayers who as of Jan. 1 had property that was damaged during Hurricane Matthew, but not yet repaired, could receive a break on their tax bill. Taxpayers who do not receive an adjustment, but think that they...Published: Aug 16, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Former 'AGT' contestant takes aim at 'American Idol' reboot
"American Idol" is returning to TV and a Grantham girl hopes to be one of the contestants. Kasey Vann of Grantham is warming up her pipes to audition for the show later this month in Charleston, S.C. The Southern Wayne...Published: Aug 16, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Virginia-based educator with Goldsboro roots has school named in his honor
A former Goldsboro resident will have a Virginia elementary school named after him this month. John Harper Jr. has made his home in Prince William County, Dumfries, Va., since 1979. He will be recognized during a ceremony for that district's...Published: Aug 16, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story