Friday, November 3, 2017
41-year-old man charged with statutory sex offense with a child
A middle-aged Goldsboro man was arrested and charged with a statutory sex offense on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Friday morning. The suspect is not an active-duty military member and worked on base as a civilian contractor. Thomas Jason Hall,...Published: Nov 3, 2017 4:01 PM Full Story
COMING SUNDAY: U.S. 70 Goldsboro Bypass is dedicated in memory of John Kerr
The late John Kerr hated stoplights. And he was not shy about letting anyone -- including his fellow legislators -- know his feelings, Gov. Roy Cooper said pointing to a new sign dedicating a section of the stoplight free U.S....Published: Nov 3, 2017 2:41 PM Full Story
As time falls back Sunday, DOT urges precautionary measures for motorists and pedestrians
People will get to enjoy an extra hour of rest as Saturday turns to Sunday this weekend when clocks fall back an hour at 2 a.m. Sunday. But the North Carolina Department of Transportation is urging pedestrians and motorists alike...Published: Nov 3, 2017 2:41 PM Full Story
SBI investigating cause of Pikeville Town Hall blaze
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is looking into what caused a fire at the Pikeville Town Hall today at about 5:30 a.m. and destroyed the building and its contents. It is unclear how many records were lost in...Published: Nov 3, 2017 1:25 PM Full Story
First lady visits county, talks proposed literacy program
North Carolina first lady Kristin Cooper was briefed on a proposed literacy pilot program in Wayne County Thursday afternoon. Cooper started her trip with lunch in Kinston before visiting Goldsboro Pediatrics to talk with Dr. Dave Tayloe and Wayne United...Published: Nov 3, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Saline shortage hits county
A shortage of saline bags commonly used in medicine is affecting the delivery of medical care at one medical practice. Dr. James Atkins, with the Southeastern Medical Oncology Center, said supplies of the IV bags are at critically low levels,...Published: Nov 3, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Woman overdoses in Wayne County Public Library
A 27-year-old woman is facing charges after overdosing on heroin in the Wayne County Public Library Tuesday. Danielle Coralynn Haddock, 27, of 1303 Cashwell Drive, is charged with felony possession of a schedule I controlled substance and possession of drug...Published: Nov 3, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story