Monday, October 23, 2017
Tornado Watch in effect until 2 a.m.
The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a tornado watch across several counties including Wayne, effective until 2 a.m.Strong, gusty winds as high as 45 mph are expected ahead of a line of thunderstorms sweeping east across the state....Published: Oct 23, 2017 8:18 PM Full Story
Robbery victim chases suspect off with kitchen knife
A woman reported to Goldsboro police that a man assaulted and robbed her as she went into her home early Sunday morning. The 65-year-old victim told police she arrived at her home on the 3800 block of East Ash Street...Published: Oct 23, 2017 3:13 PM Full Story
Kinston man charged in dog fighting ring
A man is in custody in Kinston after police found a dog fighting ring and several dogs on his property Saturday, according to a press release from the Kinston Police Department. Kinston Police Department officers responded to a dog fighting...Published: Oct 23, 2017 1:36 PM Full Story
Argument results in shots being fired, two men are charged
Two men escaped injury after an argument ended in shots fired Friday night in the 1200 block of Edgerton Street. Police were able to arrest the men accused of shooting at the victims once the suspects returned to the scene...Published: Oct 23, 2017 12:11 PM Full Story
Two face meth charges after authorities receive numerous drug complaints over a six-month period
Two people are facing charges after Wayne County sheriff's deputies pulled them over leaving their house after numerous drug complaints from neighbors over the past six months. Bryant Cansler, 32, of 579 Cox Pond Road, Mount Olive, is charged with...Published: Oct 23, 2017 9:50 AM Full Story
Group awarded $61,000 for books
The Wayne County Partnership for Children is slated to receive $61,000 in funding to provide books for young children over the next two years. Funding is being provided through the N.C. General Assembly. During the 2017 legislative session, state lawmakers...Published: Oct 23, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
County seeks funds for streams cleanout
Wayne County is seeking a $400,000 grant to help clean out streams that empty into the Neuse River in an effort to improve drainage and reduce flooding. If it is funded, it will bring the total for the project...Published: Oct 23, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
A look at the Dewey Bros.
The first 100 people to show up for a program about Wayne County's iconic Dewey Bros. could leave with a unique impression of the historic company known for its manhole covers. The free program, to be held from 7...Published: Oct 23, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Renovations at Cliffs of the Neuse to be completed by Nov. 1
If you are planning a stay at Cliffs of the Neuse State Park, you'll notice some big changes at the family campground. Renovations on existing campsites began June 1 and are expected to be completed by Nov. 1. In...Published: Oct 23, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story