Friday, November 24, 2017
Arrest made in Nov. 18 double homicide
The Garner Police Department and U.S. Marshals Violent Offender Task Force arrested a suspect today at a motel in Garner wanted for a double homicide in Goldsboro on Nov. 18. Joshua Davis, 30, of Goldsboro, is charged with two open...Published: Nov 24, 2017 5:34 PM Full Story
Checkpoint results in slew of arrests, citations
A multi-agency traffic checkpoint Saturday at Ditchbank Road and N.C. 111 South resulted in multiple charges and citations being issued. The Wayne County Sheriff's Office teamed up with N.C. Alcohol Law Enforcement and the Fremont Police Department for the operation....Published: Nov 24, 2017 11:24 AM Full Story
Small business welcome: Shop small for economic growth
Local business owners are gearing up for the busiest shopping season of the year by stocking shelves, planning promotions and readying to open during Small Business Saturday. For decades, major retail chains and big-box stores have reaped the benefits of...Published: Nov 24, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Goldsboro City Council approves contract for concession stand
The Goldsboro City Council approved a $671,350 contract Monday that will result in the construction of a concessions stand at the future multisport complex along Oak Forest Road. The city is contracting the work with Daniels and Daniels Construction, which...Published: Nov 24, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Fremont tree lighting scheduled for Dec. 1
The town of Fremont will hold its first-ever Christmas Tree lighting event Dec. 1, the town Board of Aldermen announced at its meeting Tuesday. Jamillah Scott, with the Fremont finance department, said that the event is designed to shake things...Published: Nov 24, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Calling all angels
With Christmas fast approaching, Wayne County children are dreaming of toys and other goodies for the holidays. But some children would not have anything under their tree if not for the Salvation Army's Christmas Angel Tree program and the generosity...Published: Nov 24, 2017 5:50 AM 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. Heritage Sunday school class, Bethel...Published: Nov 24, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Board talks employee performance
A discussion between members of the Wayne County Board of Education became heated Monday afternoon, centering on what action the board is entitled to take when dissatisfied with the performance of a school system employee. The conversation revolved around...Published: Nov 24, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story