Sunday, December 24, 2017
Some Wayne Water District customers receive water from the city
Nearly 6,400 water customers living in three of the Wayne Water Districts are now receiving water from the city of Goldsboro. Customers in the Southeastern Wayne Sanitary District, Belfast-Patetown Sanitary District and the Eastern Wayne Sanitary District were notified in...Published: Dec 24, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
Reconciling pain with joy
Rodney Robinson woke up in tears Wednesday morning. It was his high school graduation -- a day of celebration. But his brother, Carlis Benton, wasn't by his side. Nor was his friend and classmate, Desconte Bryant. Both were shot and...Published: Dec 24, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro-Wayne celebrate the 75th home with ribbon cutting
With the help of Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro-Wayne, the Alriyashi family cuts the ribbon on their new home on Patsy Lane in Goldsboro. At left is Ammar Alriyashi; clockwise from top are daughter Nasreen, 12; mother Azlan; daughter Layal,...Published: Dec 24, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
Center Street water tank to get a makeover
The city of Goldsboro's water tank on Center Street -- best known for its Christmas lights during the holiday season -- will get a complete makeover in the new year. The one-million gallon water tank will be fully stripped of...Published: Dec 24, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
City employees make Christmas brighter for nearly 100 children
City of Goldsboro employees and its Community Relations Department teamed up to make Christmas brighter for close to 100 children in need this year. Each year, city department leaders and their employees pool together their resources and select a child...Published: Dec 24, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
Value in small businesses
Dale Fey, the new director of the Small Business Center, said he was surprised and then impressed by the large number of small businesses in the area. And that is just another reason why recognizing the county's small businesses and...Published: Dec 24, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
Warming up students at Brogden Primary
As winter comes to Wayne County, children often find themselves in the cold while waiting for the bus or playing outside, making a winter coat all the more important. On Tuesday, the First Congregational United Church of Christ visited Brogden...Published: Dec 24, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
Local nonprofit lives up to its name
Ryleigh Davis' eyes grew wider and wider as she circled the table piled high with Christmas presents. Then the 2-year-old's face broke into even wider grin as she settled on just the perfect present. Ryleigh was among the many...Published: Dec 24, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
Alcohol sales soar in the holiday season
Holiday liquor sales remain popular as residents stock up on favorites, special gift sets and eggnog at Christmas and as the new year approaches. Sales at area Alcoholic Beverage Control stores are the highest in December, with Christmas sales centering...Published: Dec 24, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story