Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Seymour Johnson to conduct exercise Thursday
Wayne County residents will have their day Thursday punctuated by jet noise and other military clamor as Seymour Johnson Air Force Base conducts an operational readiness exercise. The base announced in a press release Wednesday morning that the planned exercise...Published: Jan 10, 2018 3:22 PM Full Story
Man is arrested for assaulting a child
A Goldsboro man is facing charges after allegedly assaulting a child in the presence of other children. Jammie Eugene Creekmore, 32, of 408 S. William St., was arrested Jan. 5 and is charged with felonious child abuse and three counts...Published: Jan 10, 2018 3:22 PM Full Story
Gunfire hits two homes in city
Nobody was injured when two homes were hit by gunfire in the city on Tuesday and Wednesday. One home was struck just before noon Tuesday and another was shot early Wednesday morning. The first incident happened at a home in...Published: Jan 10, 2018 3:22 PM Full Story
Preparation for summer jobs program starts now
Teens interested in summer jobs through the City of Goldsboro's employment program attended the first of two mandatory information sessions, Tuesday night in Moffatt Auditorium at Wayne Community College. The next one will be offered Thursday night, 6-8 p.m. in...Published: Jan 10, 2018 11:59 AM Full Story
Chamber leadership class forges new trail
Walk. Read. Relax on a bench, or exercise. Climb a rock wall; walk across a balance beam. There will soon be plenty of such activities to do on the walking trail at Dees Memorial Park in Pikeville thanks to...Published: Jan 10, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
County voters go to Raleigh as session begins
Wayne County voters are expected to go to Raleigh today to express their concerns about the ongoing judiciary changes being proposed at the General Assembly. Wayne County Democratic Party Chairperson Barbara D'Antonio said there will be around 10 people from...Published: Jan 10, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Wayne County Public Schools makeup days
The Wayne County Public School System has announced dates for makeup days after schools closed due to snow and ice last week and early this week. For schools on the traditional calendar, Feb. 19, originally a teacher workday, will become...Published: Jan 10, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Domo arigato, Wayne County 4-H
The 4-H Robotics FIRST Robotics Competition Team 3737 has had its most successful season yet, winning two competitions and three awards. Laura Alley, 4-H Robotics mentor, said 26 teens on the team responded to the 2017 season challenge, "FIRST...Published: Jan 10, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
School board meeting moved to Thursday
The Wayne County Board of Education meeting postponed earlier this week due to weather will instead be held Thursday, Jan. 11. The board will go into closed session at 3 p.m., with the regular meeting scheduled to begin afterward. The...Published: Jan 10, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Genealogy workshop includes staff from State Archives
FREMONT -- A beginning genealogy workshop, the first in a series of three, will be held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Aycock Birthplace State Historic Site. Staff members from the State Archives of North...Published: Jan 10, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story