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Robbery, assault leaves man injured

A man and woman were robbed at gunpoint as they left their apartment at the reserve at Bradbury Place Thursday evening. A police report said the pair walked out of the residence, located inside the apartment complex at 532 W....

Robbery, assault leaves man injured

A man and woman were robbed at gunpoint as they left their apartment at the reserve at Bradbury Place Thursday evening. A police report said the pair walked out of the residence, located inside the apartment complex at 532 W....

Man, 19, charged with assaulting a juvenile

A 19-year-old is facing charges after allegedly assaulting a juvenile earlier this month. Michael Ray Pigford Jr., 19, of 170 Dallas Road, is charged with assault inflicting serious bodily injury. Pigford was arrested and charged Thursday after an investigation into...

Vidant pulling out of Wayne County, hospital seeks to acquire two practices

Wayne UNC Health Care is positioning itself to take ownership of two medical practices following a recent Vidant Health decision to stop providing medical care in Wayne County. Wayne UNC Health Care President Janie Jaberg confirmed the pending acquisition...

Chief releases details about shooting

Goldsboro Police Chief Mike West said Thursday the victim of the city's most recent homicide was defending himself against a failed robbery attempt when he was shot October 11. Robert Baymon, 60, of 516 Eason St., died at Vidant...

Disabilities luncheon honors individuals and businesses

Five awards were handed out during the annual Mayor's Disabilities Award Luncheon on Thursday, recognizing individuals and businesses that make life better for those with unique challenges. The City of Goldsboro community relations department along with the Mayor's Committee...

Around 95,000 people attend county fair

DUDLEY -- An estimated 95,000 people made their way through the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair over its 10-day run from Sept. 28 to Oct. 7. That included those who purchased tickets, entered exhibits or participated in the variety of competitions,...