Sunday, January 14, 2018
More than just an eatery
It's where a group of men gather several times a week to solve the world's problems. It's where people gather to visit with friends. And it's where everyone gathers for a homecooked country meal. It's Rita's Place in Mount Olive....Published: Jan 14, 2018 6:11 PM Full Story
Overturned turkey truck shuts down N.C. 55 near Mount Olive
UPDATE ---- 6:07 p.m.The North Carolina State Highway Patrol has shut down N.C. Highway 55, east of Mount Olive, near the intersection of Church Street. A turkey truck has overturned, spilling its contents. Trooper David Felton said that the driver,...Published: Jan 14, 2018 5:39 PM Full Story
Roll sound: Malpass Bros. documentary to screen at the Paramount Theatre
Most people have probably heard of Goldsboro's very own Malpass Brothers, but may not know much about them. That will change with the premiere of a documentary about the brothers, their family and friends and the community that has supported...Published: Jan 14, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Local, state offices to close for Martin Luther King Day
Local, state and federal offices, banks and post offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 15, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. All Wayne County offices will be closed with the exception of essential personnel from the...Published: Jan 14, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Local Girl Scouts gear up for cookie season
Let the New Year's weight-loss resolutions crumble -- the Girl Scouts cookie sale is underway through March 4. It is a Girl Scout tradition that dates back 101 years. Local troops in the North Carolina Coastal Pines Council picked up...Published: Jan 14, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
First South Bank becomes CresCom Bank in March
First South Bank will be renamed CresCom Bank in March at its 28 locations, including Goldsboro, signifying the merger of two financial institutions. First South Bank customers were recently notified of the change, which follows the Nov. 1 acquisition of...Published: Jan 14, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Goldsboro resident honored with 40 Under 40 Leadership Award
Jeremiah Daniels of Goldsboro is among the 40 outstanding East Carolina University alumni to be honored in the university's 2018 Class of 40 Under 40 Leadership Award. Daniels graduated from the College of Engineering and Technology with a degree in...Published: Jan 14, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Flowers says he won't run for re-election
Board of Education member Arnold Flowers has announced that he does not intend to run for re-election in 2018 -- but what the future holds is still up in the air. Flowers made the announcement at the end of the...Published: Jan 14, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story