Man charged with possession of marijuana while being booked for drunk driving

Officers found marijuana on a man after taking him to jail Sunday for driving drunk, according to a sheriff's office report filed Wednesday. Raekwon Marquez Barnes, 20, of 104 Ervin Drive, is charged with driving while impaired, provisional DWI and...

Published: Aug 24, 2017 1:26 PM Full Story

Touch a Truck set for Saturday

When the Partnership for Children of Wayne County began brainstorming the idea of hosting a "Touch a Truck" event, it was geared to the agency's typical population -- young children. But now that the original goal of having 40...

Published: Aug 24, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story

Fremont seeks gas line connection

FREMONT -- Officials in Fremont face an uphill battle in fostering growth and expansion, mainly because no natural gas lines currently run through the the northern Wayne County town. Mayor Darron Flowers and town administrator Barbara Aycock first spoke...

Published: Aug 24, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story

Questioning 'Quixote'

Whether or not the fictional character Don Quixote would spark public concern led the Goldsboro City Council to delay a decision on one of the art sculptures selected for the downtown area. The council signed off on three of...

Published: Aug 24, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story

Gospel sing to raise funds for Wayne County Crime Stoppers

Wayne County Crime Stoppers will host a gospel singing night Friday at 7 p.m. to raise money for the organization. There is no charge to attend the event at St. Paul United Methodist Church at 204 E. Chestnut St.,...

Published: Aug 24, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story