Thursday, October 26, 2017
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....Published: Oct 26, 2017 8:43 PM Full Story
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...Published: Oct 26, 2017 11:26 AM Full Story
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...Published: Oct 26, 2017 10:42 AM Full Story
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...Published: Oct 26, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
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...Published: Oct 26, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
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...Published: Oct 26, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story