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County may see its first frost Friday morning

Wayne County could experience its first frost of the fall season early Friday morning. Patchy frost is possible after 2 a.m. and prior to 8 a.m. before temperatures begin to moderate as the high reaches 71 degrees under clear skies....

Police: Mount Olive woman tries to drown her four children

PENDER COUNTY -- A Mount Olive woman arrested Wednesday tried to drown her four children in a bathtub, authorities in Pender County say. Aeisha Milton, 29, is charged with four counts of attempted first-degree murder. Pender County sheriff's deputies responded...

O'Berry Road to close for up to a year

O'Berry Road at U.S. 117 South at Dudley could be closed for up to a year beginning Monday as work crews continue construction of an overpass. The closure will not affect traffic on U.S. 117 going through the intersection. O'Berry...

City dedicates pickleball courts at event center

New pickleball courts are now open and available for use by the public at the Goldsboro Event Center. A recent dedication of the courts drew city leaders, pickleball players and a representative from the Mount Olive Pickle Co., which...

Local artist draws top prize

A spur-of-the-moment decision by a recent Wayne Community College graduate to enter her college drawing in the local fair earned her a win at the North Carolina State Fair. Jennifer Pittman said the assignment in Angie Waller's Drawing I class...

Deputies assaulted in car stop involving validated Crips member

A man police say is a validated member of the Crips street gang is facing charges after allegedly assaulting and injuring Wayne County sheriff's deputies who were arresting him for cocaine possession during a traffic stop Tuesday. Victor Devon...