Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Drug trafficking suspect held on $1M bond
An investigation turned up nearly $70,000 worth of drugs in two properties on the 400 block of Lime Street Wednesday. One man is in custody on a $1 million bond facing drug trafficking charges. According to a Wayne County Sheriff's...Published: Oct 11, 2017 11:02 AM Full Story
Early voting to begin Oct. 19
Early voting begins a week from Thursday, on Oct. 19, and continues through Saturday, Nov. 4, for the handful of municipal and sanitary district elections to be decided on Nov. 7. The only early voting site will be located at...Published: Oct 11, 2017 10:22 AM Full Story
Man shot in his Eason Street home
The Goldsboro Police Department is investigating after someone was shot in their home on the 500 block of Eason Street early this morning. According to a police report, the victim allowed two unidentified men into his home around 3:00 a.m....Published: Oct 11, 2017 10:22 AM Full Story
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base leaders talk deployment, readiness
Fourth Fighter Wing Commander Col. Christopher Sage apologized for the early morning noise. But Col. Scovill Currin, 916th Air Refueling Wing commander, warned those attending Tuesday's State of the Military Program to expect even more noise as deployments from...Published: Oct 11, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Looking for the next Miss Goldsboro
Contestants are being sought for 2018 Miss Goldsboro and Miss Outstanding Teen, with the first meeting/rehearsal planned for this Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Acme Theatre on Center Street. The pageant will be held Nov. 11 at 6:30...Published: Oct 11, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
State budget cuts hurt local district attorney's office
The workload of the local District Attorney's Office increased in September after the North Carolina Attorney General's Office responded to legislature-imposed budget cuts by laying off 9 percent of the state agency's attorneys. Wayne, Lenoir and Greene County District...Published: Oct 11, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Churches unify to address social issues
An effort to bring together several Goldsboro churches to explore issues at the forefront of society, including racism and division, will be discussed during a Friday night symposium. Antioch Missionary Baptist Church will host the Unity Day Symposium: A...Published: Oct 11, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Shots fired in city over weekend
Police responded to five shots fired calls over the weekend, one of which resulted in an arrest. Robert Lee Cole, 23, of 231 Outlaw Road, Dudley, was arrested after allegedly shooting a gun near 201 N. Carolina St. He fled...Published: Oct 11, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Street repair funds headed to area towns
Wayne County's seven municipalities will receive a total of $604,007.58 in October through the annual state street-aid (Powell Bill) allocation. The funds are distributed to qualified municipalities in two allocations on or before Oct. 1 and on or before...Published: Oct 11, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Fire Princess Pageant coming Saturday
The 43rd annual Wayne County Fire Princess Pageant will be held Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre. Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased at the door or on the Paramount website. Contestants, from grades 10-12, and...Published: Oct 11, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Dentist finds indigent care rewarding
A Goldsboro dentist will be among those participating in a free adult dental clinic in New Bern later this month. Dr. P. Alston Daniel has enjoyed practicing in this community since 1988, but says the outreach opportunity through N.C....Published: Oct 11, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story