Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Woman charged for embezzling from booster club
The former president and treasurer of Charles B. Aycock High School's Music Boosters Association is facing felony charges after turning herself in Tuesday for allegedly embezzling thousands of dollars from the club during her tenure. Sandra Dawn Petersen, 40, of...Published: Aug 22, 2017 10:26 PM Full Story
Police seek information in rash of vehicle break-ins on North Hillcrest Drive
On Thursday, Aug. 17, at approximately 7:40 a.m., the Goldsboro Police Department responded to 400 block of North Hillcrest Drive, in reference to a vehicle break-in. Officers located four vehicles in the area had been broken into and several bags...Published: Aug 22, 2017 10:10 PM Full Story
Road project on hold due to public opposition
FAISON -- Planned safety improvements to the U.S. 117/N.C. 50 intersection are on hold and could even be dropped because of public opposition. All of the 10 comments received at a recent public meeting on the project were in opposition,...Published: Aug 22, 2017 8:13 PM Full Story
Two arrested in break-ins at Southern Wayne High School
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office arrested two people today in connection to break-ins at Southern Wayne High School in June. Power tools were taken from areas where shop class is held, loaded into a wheelbarrow and stolen. Dillon Blake Brown,...Published: Aug 22, 2017 6:22 PM Full Story
High temps and humidity to produce heat index value as high as 100 degrees
High temperatures in the low 90s combined with humid conditions today through Wednesday will continue to produce heat index values as high as 100 degrees. Thunderstorms are expected to develop after 1 p.m. Wednesday ahead of a strong cold front...Published: Aug 22, 2017 11:15 AM Full Story
Senate district lines for county change
The N.C. Senate released its new district map proposal Sunday evening with Wayne County potentially losing Sen. Don Davis, D-Dist. 5, as a representative. District 5, which currently includes approximately half of Pitt County in its territory, all of Greene...Published: Aug 22, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Wayne County Homeschool Fair offers information and support
When Chasity Cerny started homeschooling her children, one of the challenges was knowing what was available to support her. An event like the Wayne County Homeschool Fair would have been wonderful, she said. "It used to be we didn't...Published: Aug 22, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Wayne County Public Schools bringing local sports to cable TV
Wayne County Public Schools is launching a locally produced weekly sports show on the district cable TV channel. "Coaches Corner" will air Thursday evenings at 8 and 10 p.m. on the Wayne County Education Alliance Channel, WCEA, found on Spectrum...Published: Aug 22, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Motorcycle rider charged after leading police on high speed chase
A motorcycle rider led deputies on a chase from Potts Road to Arrington Bridge Road Friday night, reaching speeds of 100 mph before deputies got him into custody. Tremell Deleon Burns, 34, of 5604 Mesa Court, Fayetteville, is charged...Published: Aug 22, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story