Thursday, October 12, 2017
Explosives found in shed on Ebenezer Church Road
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians are working with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office to detonate 50 pounds of explosives found earlier today. A person found the explosives in a shed behind a residence at 250 Ebenezer...Published: Oct 12, 2017 5:21 PM Full Story
Car shot into on U.S. 70
A woman reported to Goldsboro police Wednesday her car was shot into Monday evening as she drove down U.S. 70. A police report said the 24-year-old was driving in the 3900 block of U.S. 70 near the Ash Street exit...Published: Oct 12, 2017 4:17 PM Full Story
Wayne Prep forced to cut teachers, staff due to budget
Wayne Preparatory Academy has fired eight staff members due to low enrollment numbers, WPA board of directors chair Sharon Thompson said Tuesday. Among those cut were three writing teachers and several other office administrators, including one responsible for student...Published: Oct 12, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Advantage, Goldsboro: State tennis league play begins today
Hundreds of tennis players from across the state will compete this week during the United States Tennis Association North Carolina Singles League Championship in Goldsboro. The city is serving as the host site for its fifth year, with participation increasing...Published: Oct 12, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Residents rebuke proposed Duke Energy rate increase
SNOW HILL -- An undercurrent of mistrust of Duke Energy and state government marked Wednesday night's public hearing on the company's request for a 17 percent rate increase. It was marked as well by indignation that Duke customers are...Published: Oct 12, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
A location fit for business
Planet Fitness has its sights on the Goldsboro market with plans to open inside the former Kmart big box store on North Berkeley Boulevard. Building plans were submitted in the city of Goldsboro's Inspections Department Tuesday, with the fitness...Published: Oct 12, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
WCC center director honored for dedication to technical education
Craig Foucht, recently named executive director of the Wayne Business and Industry Center, has been recognized by the National Coalition of Certification Centers with the NC3 Leadership Award for dedication and commitment to technical education. The award was presented during...Published: Oct 12, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story