Friday, October 27, 2017
Second person charged in Baymon murder
Goldsboro police have made a second arrest in the Oct. 11 shooting of 60-year-old Robert Baymon at his home at 516 Eason St. that led to his eventual death. Earlier this week police announced the arrest of Kendall Shane Price,...Published: Oct 27, 2017 5:26 PM Full Story
Multiple drivers report their windshields smashed by thrown objects on N.C. 111 South
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is investigating after several drivers had their windshields smashed by thrown objects on N.C. 111 South Thursday night, according to multiple sheriff's office incident reports. The three reported incidents took place within a half hour...Published: Oct 27, 2017 1:14 PM Full Story
Thousands in electrical appliances stolen from flood-damaged home on U.S. 13 South
Someone stole thousands of dollars in electrical appliances from an unoccupied, flood-damaged home on U.S. 13 South Thursday evening, according to a Wayne County Sheriff's Office investigation report. According to the report, the owner of the property was checking up...Published: Oct 27, 2017 1:14 PM Full Story
Man arrested after allegedly trying to break into a vehicle while a woman was in it
A man is in custody after allegedly attempting to break in to a vehicle on Glenwood Trail while a woman was sitting in it Thursday night, according to a Goldsboro Police Department incident report. Patrocinio Perez, 45, of 70...Published: Oct 27, 2017 1:14 PM Full Story
Someone steals purse containing items valued at $2,000
Someone stole a woman's purse containing over $2,000 worth of items Thursday morning, according to a Goldsboro Police Department investigation report. According to the report, the victim was inside Darwin Screen Printing and Embroidary at 127 E. Walnut St. around...Published: Oct 27, 2017 11:07 AM Full Story
Man robbed of handgun on Wilmington Avenue by gunman
Police are investigating after a man was robbed at gunpoint in the 500 block of Wilmington Avenue Thursday, according to a Goldsboro Police Department report. According to the report, the victim reported that three black men approached him on the...Published: Oct 27, 2017 11:07 AM Full Story
A show of courage
The annual breast cancer awareness event was held on the lawn of Wayne UNCHealth Care on Thursday evening. Nearly 300 showed up for "Erase the Fear," to learn about options and resources available in this community, to hear doctors respond...Published: Oct 27, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
To know the bold, courageous and inspiring
Someone asked me the other day if October was a difficult month for me, seeing as how it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and I had been diagnosed with the disease three years ago. Surprisingly, perhaps, that is not the...Published: Oct 27, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
A ghoulish lesson in Mount Olive history
MOUNT OLIVE -- Creepy? No way. Scary? Not at all. Would she walk through Maplewood Cemetery with its aged large tombstones without the benefit of lanterns and the safety of a crowd? "No way," said 10-year-old Skylar Ingram as...Published: Oct 27, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
University of Mount Olive to host Founders Day Nov. 15
MOUNT OLIVE -- The University of Mount Olive is celebrating 66 years of faith-based high education. The celebration will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, in the Southern Bank Auditorium. The event is a time for the...Published: Oct 27, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Cliffs to host Halloween event
Looking for some ghoulishly good fun this Halloween? Stop by Cliffs of the Neuse State Park Oct. 28 for its annual Halloween event. Something new this year will be a haunted trail and haunted house, hosted by members of...Published: Oct 27, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story