Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Too early to tell if Hurricane Maria will come to N.C.
It remains too early to predict how close Hurricane Maria will come to North Carolina. The National Weather Service is telling the public there is no need to get too concerned yet, but to stay aware and not to purge...Published: Sep 20, 2017 5:27 PM Full Story
Update ---- Four in custody, one sought after shooting near Eastern Wayne High School
Four people are in custody and the hunt is on for a possible fifth suspect after a fight ended in shots being fired near Eastern Wayne High School around 12:30 p.m. today. Maj. Robert Thaxton said the Wayne County Sheriff's...Published: Sep 20, 2017 2:04 PM Full Story
Police investigate possible shooting near Eastern Wayne
Police are investigating a possible shooting near Eastern Wayne High School. A mandatory lockdown was implemented but has since been lifted. An electronic alert was also sent out to inform parents. Ken Dersksen, Wayne County Public Schools spokesperson, said that...Published: Sep 20, 2017 12:58 PM Full Story
YMCA, city may partner for park
The Goldsboro Family YMCA board is offering city leaders a chance to partner in the development of a new public park. Scott Barnard, Goldsboro's parks and recreation director, briefed the Goldsboro City Council Monday on the deal, which involves...Published: Sep 20, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Determination in tribulation
A year ago, Dylan Smith was on track for his nursing degree at Wayne Community College and making plans for a July wedding. But that all changed during a routine physical. "Certain levels were elevated. They started doing a...Published: Sep 20, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
First lady announces grant addressing hunger
CALYPSO -- N.C. first lady Kristin Cooper Monday morning was at North Duplin Jr./Sr. High School to announce a statewide initiative to address hunger, to support nutrition education and to talk about the state's health challenges. North Duplin is...Published: Sep 20, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Heroin seizure may curb supply
Area law enforcement agencies said Tuesday they believe a large seizure of heroin in Wayne County Monday could help curb the amount of the narcotic in the area, at least temporarily. "I think it will definitely help curb it,"...Published: Sep 20, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Construction cost estimates sought for Herman Center
The Goldsboro City Council agreed to seek construction cost estimates for a new Herman Park Recreation Center that scales back the size of a previous building plan. Scott Barnard, Goldsboro's parks and recreation director, presented to council a possible...Published: Sep 20, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Recovery funds uncertain
Tim Harrington says he still doesn't know which way to hop as he struggles to rebuild from the devastating flooding of last October's Hurricane Matthew. Harrington's predicament isn't unusual, Wayne County Manager George Wood told Wayne County commissioners during...Published: Sep 20, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story