Friday, November 10, 2017
Woman reports a man, claiming he was armed, forced her to drive to four different ATMs
A man forced a teenage girl to drive to four different ATMs while claiming he had a gun Nov. 3, according to a Goldsboro police report. The report was filed Thursday, and the 19-year-old victim told police a man approached...Published: Nov 10, 2017 11:11 AM Full Story
Hear them ring
Bells will be ringing and red kettles will be seen throughout Wayne County starting Nov. 17. That's when the Salvation Army's Christmas Kettle Campaign officially begins. It runs through Dec. 23. The familiar bell ringers will be at 23 locations,...Published: Nov 10, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
A little appreciation goes a long way
Officers from across Wayne County were recognized Thursday for their service and sacrifice during a dinner held in their honor at the Goldsboro Event Center. The second annual Wayne County Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner drew officers from multiple agencies,...Published: Nov 10, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
2017 a 'very good year' for Communities Supporting Schools
Communities Supporting Schools of Wayne County Inc. has had a tremendous year, executive director Selena Bennett announced at its annual community partner meeting Thursday morning at First Baptist Church. She attributed much of the success in part to those...Published: Nov 10, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Another report of rocks thrown into a windshield
Someone threw a rock into a woman's windshield when she and her husband were driving down U.S. 70 near South Beston Road at about 7 p.m. Tuesday. A Wayne County Sheriff's Office report said a suspect threw a rock into...Published: Nov 10, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Operation Santa Claus
The Mental Health Association in Wayne County is gearing up for another holiday season -- hoping to buy gifts for the forgotten in the community. "We serve individuals who have mental illness, disabilities or the elderly that live in local...Published: Nov 10, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Brick pavers for sale for Maxwell Center
As the $20 million Maxwell Regional Agricultural and Convention Center moves toward its March 1 opening the public is being offered the opportunity to leave its mark on the facility. A fundraiser is underway in which laser-etched brick pavers...Published: Nov 10, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story