Man stumbles upon human remains

Goldsboro police are investigating what appears to be human remains found in a wooded area near Royall Avenue Monday afternoon. A man walking his dog through the woods came across what appeared to be skeletal remains at about 4 p.m.,...

Published: Mar 6, 2018 5:14 PM Full Story

Getting prepped for severe weather

Tornadoes. Violent thunderstorms. Severe winds. Wayne County is no stranger to severe weather. Just last week a tornado warning was issued for southern Wayne County and there were reported sightings of a funnel cloud near North Duplin Jr./Sr. High...

Published: Mar 6, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story

Fate of the Wayne Center

The Wayne County Center has served as the main hub for agricultural-related services, 4-H programs and other community activities for decades. The opening of the new state-of-the-art Maxwell Regional Agricultural and Convention Center has opened the door for several...

Published: Mar 6, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story

City tweaks jobs program

The Goldsboro City Council decided Monday to remove its low-income restriction for applicants to the city's summer youth employment program. Based on the low number of applicants to the program, the council also agreed to re-open the application process and...

Published: Mar 6, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story

Extension offices move out

The Wayne County Cooperative Extension is finally getting a much-needed upgrade, as the county office is fully moved into new accommodations at the Maxwell Center. Kevin Johnson, extension director, said that the move has been a long time coming....

Published: Mar 6, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story