Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Board of Education to consider whether to allow open prayer at meetings
The Wayne County Board of Education will consider whether to allow open prayer at its meetings when the board convenes in November. The issue is included in the boards bylaws, an updated version of which will be on the agenda...Published: Oct 25, 2017 3:45 PM Full Story
Arrest made, others likely in city's most recent killing
A Goldsboro man was arrested Wednesday morning for the Oct. 11 shooting of 60-year-old Robert Baymon at his home at 516 Eason St. Baymon later died of his injuries at the hospital. Kendall Shane Price, 23, of the 600 block...Published: Oct 25, 2017 3:11 PM Full Story
Man's daughter thwarts robbers at local sweepstakes parlor
Two suspects tried to rob and threatened to kill a man as he closed up 117 Internet Sweepstakes at 2339 U.S. 117 South early Wednesday morning. The 51-year-old victim told Wayne County sheriff's deputies he was closing the business at...Published: Oct 25, 2017 2:50 PM Full Story
Police: Man hurls pine cones, assaults woman after break up
A Goldsboro police report said a man threw pine cones at his ex-girlfriend, broke into her home and assaulted her because he was upset she broke up with him. There are now warrants out for his arrest. A police report...Published: Oct 25, 2017 2:27 PM Full Story
Dog shot and killed on Corney Street
A dog was shot and killed early Wednesday morning in the 600 block of Corney Street. Goldsboro police responded to a ShotSpotter alert, the city's automatic gunshot detection system, at about 4:19 a.m. of one shot being fired near 600...Published: Oct 25, 2017 11:47 AM Full Story
Another man charged in connection to dog fighting ring
Another man is facing charges after being arrested by Kinston police in connection to a dog fighting ring. Juan Derico Rufus, 43, of 661 Will Baker Road, Kinston, is charged with felony dog fighting. Also charged in the case is...Published: Oct 25, 2017 10:56 AM Full Story
Pivoting to delivery of care
Wayne UNC Health Care's philosophy these days can be boiled down to two words -- patients first. The sentiment is not new, officials say, but became more prominent since the partnership was forged with UNC Health Care System in 2016....Published: Oct 25, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Artist paints 40-foot mural on warehouse
Scott Mele was never an artist growing up. But a serious car accident and a different perspective on life led him to pick up a paint brush about 18 months ago. He can't explain how he does it, but as...Published: Oct 25, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
County 4-H to honor veterans
To thank local veterans and active duty military, members of the Wayne County 4-H have been hosting a Veterans Day Banquet every other year for the past 10 years. This year's event will take place Nov. 8 from 11...Published: Oct 25, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
UNC Health Care to host annual jewelry and accessories sale
Bargain-hunters, get ready. The annual jewelry and accessories sale at Wayne Memorial Hospital is coming up later this month. It started out as a morale booster for staff, but has spread in popularity to the community and beyond, said Donna...Published: Oct 25, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Goldsboro Fire Department conducts water rescue training
Goldsboro fire Capt. Don Collins was working the day when the call came in that a woman was stranded in a wooded area near Kitty Askins Hospice Center after floodwaters cut off a section of Wayne Memorial Drive during...Published: Oct 25, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Tuscarora Council of Boy Scouts of America must follow vote
Girls will be allowed to join the Boy Scouts of America after the national board voted in favor of it, and the local reaction to the move is mixed. Jason Smith, Scout executive with the Tuscarora Council, which was...Published: Oct 25, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
The pot thickens: Chili cookoff approaches
The 11th annual Really Chili Challenge spices up downtown Goldsboro this weekend as 20 teams compete for prizes and raise money for charity. The event is Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and will be in the John Street...Published: Oct 25, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Annual car show supports disabled veterans
Hundreds of vehicle enthusiasts are expected to come together to raise money for disabled veterans Nov. 4, as Chevy of Goldsboro will hold its 22nd annual Veterans Day Car Show. While the exact numbers will not be known until...Published: Oct 25, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story