Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Man killed Tuesday night identified by police
Goldsboro police have identified Tuesday night's shooting death victim as 42-year-old Sammy Lemarcus Evans, who was shot and killed at about 8:42 p.m. inside 109 N. Herman St. Maj. Anthony Carmon, head of the Goldsboro Police Department's Investigative Services Bureau,...Published: Nov 22, 2017 1:04 PM Full Story
Empty Stocking Fund
Donations may be made by mailing checks made out to the Empty Stocking Fund to P.O. Box 10629, Goldsboro, NC 27532. Or donors can simply stop by the newspaper office at 310 N. Berkeley Blvd. * James and Randy Spader,...Published: Nov 22, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Lighting up the city
Children played in the snow, waited to sit on Santa's lap and thousands watched as Christmas lights were lit in downtown Goldsboro during the annual Downtown Lights Up Tuesday evening. The ceremonial flip of the light switch by Mayor...Published: Nov 22, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
County, city approve downtown development incentives
Despite concern regarding the use of taxpayers' dollars, the Goldsboro City Council approved in a 5-2 vote an economic incentive package that paves the way for a near $11 million investment in downtown Goldsboro. Councilmen Bevan Foster and David...Published: Nov 22, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Governor tours hurricane recovery center
Wayne County residents already are scheduling appointments to see if they qualify for grants under the county's Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery funding for homes damaged by Hurricane Matthew. The phone line went live at 8 a.m. Tuesday and...Published: Nov 22, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Nominations accepted for 2018 Governor's Volunteer Service Award
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2018 Governor's Volunteer Service Award. Each county selects up to 10 individuals, businesses, groups/teams and one paid director of volunteers to be recognized for their outstanding contributions to their communities. One of...Published: Nov 22, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Turkey Trot race slated for Thursday
The Goldsboro YMCA will host the 12th annual Turkey Trot race on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23, to support the CHANGE for Children healthy lifestyles program. The 5K and 10K races start at 8 a.m., and the one-mile fun run...Published: Nov 22, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
From recovery to finish line
Josh Clark was at the edge of death in November 2015. But less than two years later, he completed the New York City Marathon. During a community worship service on Nov. 14, 2015, Clark, pastor of Generation Church, had...Published: Nov 22, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story