Wednesday, September 27, 2017
School official suggests BOE 'get out of our way' on low-performing schools
The Wayne County Board of Education discussed ideas for improving low-performing schools at a work session Wednesday, with some members of the board and district administration clashing on how to accomplish that. Tamara Ishee, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction,...Published: Sep 27, 2017 6:33 PM Full Story
Bloods member charged in weekend shooting
A 21-year-old validated gang member is facing charges after allegedly firing several shots into an occupied apartment building in Day Circle Sunday. Quavonte Jermaine Holloman, 21, of 1010 Braswell Road, is charged with felony discharging a weapon into occupied property,...Published: Sep 27, 2017 4:51 PM Full Story
Former Chief Master Sergeant retires, still faces charges of felony death by motor vehicle
Hector Soler, the former 4th Security Forces Squadron Manager at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base accused of driving drunk and killing a 17-year-old in December 2016, retired at a lower rank earlier this year, the director of public affairs for...Published: Sep 27, 2017 12:07 PM Full Story
Police report: Man tells cashier midtheft, 'I'm walking out with this'
A man stole nearly $700 in power tools from Lowes Hardware on Berkeley Boulevard. Tuesday, and took the time to let a cashier know about it before walking out the door. According to a Goldsboro police report, an unidentified white...Published: Sep 27, 2017 9:15 AM Full Story
Big Sweep to be Oct. 7
Members of the 4-H For Life 4-H Club have been trudging through Wayne County's weeded areas and ditches for more than 10 years, picking up trash that others have carelessly discarded. Each year during the annual Wayne Big Sweep watershed...Published: Sep 27, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Local schools avoid takeover
Two Wayne County schools are no longer being considered for state takeover after North Carolina's Innovative School District announced a narrowed list of eligible schools Friday. Brogden Primary and Eastern Wayne Elementary were both taken off the list, having...Published: Sep 27, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Fair readies to open as rides go up
When the rides are all set up and the gates open at the Wayne County Regional Agricultural Fair Thursday, Marc Janas will be able to relax. But only a bit and not for very long. Janas, general manager of Powers...Published: Sep 27, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Exhibit at Old Waynesborough Park offers a peek at Civil War-era firepower
R.L. Hamilton has been collecting Civil War artifacts for 50 of his 92 years -- adding to a collection begun by his family shortly after the Battle of Averasboro in March 1865. The impressive collection boasts about 17 long rifles,...Published: Sep 27, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
UMO Barrow Lectures scheduled for Oct. 3
MOUNT OLIVE -- The Barrow Center for Faith and Life at the University of Mount Olive will present two lectures on the theme of "Loving God with All Our Heart." The lectures will focus on the importance of inward and...Published: Sep 27, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Eastern Wayne band takes home armful of awards
The Eastern Wayne High School band recently participated in the Spirit of the Cardinal Band Competition in Charlotte, coming away with six first-place finishes and two second-place awards. The award-winning marching band, concert band and jazz ensemble are led by...Published: Sep 27, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Fate of Serena Inn on hold
The fate of the Serena Inn is on hold after a court session Monday delayed taking any action on a temporary restraining order filed against the business. The order was filed by the city on Sept. 15, which barred the...Published: Sep 27, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Local nurses recognized for excellence
Ten nursing professionals at Wayne UNC Health Care have been recognized with Nurse Excellence awards. The annual ceremony honoring outstanding members of the profession featured remarks from Janie Jaberg, hospital president and CEO, who became a registered nurse early in...Published: Sep 27, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story