Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Surveillance footage released in attempted armed robbery incident
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying two men wanted for allegedly trying to rob a woman at gunpoint after following her out of a store. Authorities say the two men followed the victim...Published: Sep 5, 2017 5:16 PM Full Story
More rain anticipated, potential exists for localized flooding
There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon continuing into Wednesday. An isolated strong or severe thunderstorm, mainly north of the U.S. 64 corridor, is possible today. The main severe weather hazard will be locally damaging wind gusts....Published: Sep 5, 2017 1:42 PM Full Story
Hospital to remain 'local'
Wayne UNC Health Care President Janie Jaberg knows the CEOs of both Carolinas HealthCare System and UNC Health Care. Both are brilliant leaders who care about the patient, she said. And while it remains to be seen how the...Published: Sep 5, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
No 'obstacle' formed ... although that wall is pretty high
MOUNT OLIVE -- There is still time to register for Unity Baptist Church's Lion's Run Obstacle Race fundraiser to benefit All the King's Children Foundation. The lot behind the church, located on N.C. 55 East at Indian Springs Road,...Published: Sep 5, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
DGDC gala only weeks away
Downtown Goldsboro's business of the year, significant investors, advocates and other supporters will be recognized during the Downtown Goldsboro Development Corp.'s upcoming annual banquet. The DGDC is gearing up for its largest event of the year and has selected...Published: Sep 5, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Mount Olive Cake Boss competition heats up Sept. 12.
When trying to find just the right cake for last year's Mount Olive Cake Boss competition, Theresa Weeks decided on a chocolate Kit Kat basket to try and wow the bidders. The cake consisted of a chocolate cake with chocolate...Published: Sep 5, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
County to weigh large screen versus wraparound screen for Maxwell Center
Wayne County commissioners today will consider approval of an immersion video room at the Maxwell Center. It would cost $130,973. The county had planned on room in the Maxwell Center that will have a series of television panels (like...Published: Sep 5, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story