Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Former chief master sergeant sentenced to up to six years in drunk driving death
UPDATED A Superior Court judge sentenced Hector Soler, a former Air Force chief master sergeant, Wednesday to serve up to six years in prison for a drunken-driving crash that killed a 17-year-old in 2016. Soler, 50, who appeared calm in...Published: Mar 7, 2018 1:47 PM Full Story
Class size decision criticized
The school board's decision to cut class size outside the scope of state legislation is unwise, ill-fated and costly, and should be rescinded when the school board next meets, Wayne County Commissioner Joe Daughtery said during the commissioners' Tuesday...Published: Mar 7, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
History at the market
The Curb Market, originated as a place for people to sell their prepared foods, moves to Maxwell Center on Friday afternoons. Addie Evans is not only a participant but a historian of sorts on the effort. He manages the Curb...Published: Mar 7, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Cuddington honored as legacy student
GREENVILLE, S.C. -- The Bob Jones University Alumni Association recently recognized Dylan Cuddington, a senior history major from Goldsboro, as a legacy student. Each year the BJU Alumni Association recognizes second, third and fourth generation legacy students. In order...Published: Mar 7, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Traditional introduction
Goldsboro firefighters and city officials celebrated the addition of a new firetruck during a traditional Push In ceremony Tuesday. The ceremony, held at Goldsboro Fire Station One on Center Street, involved pushing the truck -- Tower 1 -- into...Published: Mar 7, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Comfort in the shelter
When Janice Sauls was a young girl -- one of the middle children of 10 siblings -- her family was struggling to survive. One Christmas, they didn't have extras like fruits, nuts and candy like most other children. "One night...Published: Mar 7, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
'Embracing Our Past, Taking Charge of Our Future'
"Embracing Our Past, Taking Charge of Our Future," a black history dinner theater, was held last Wednesday night at Goldsboro Event Center. The event, organized by Lisa Taylor, was held with the hopes of bringing parents and teachers together while...Published: Mar 7, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
University of Mount Olive's Braswell lecture will feature Jack Howarth
The University of Mount Olive will hold its annual Braswell Lecture at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 22, in the Southern Bank Auditorium located in Raper Hall. The speaker for this lecture will be Jack Howarth. The event is free...Published: Mar 7, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Spring Creek Middle students seek answers using forensics
Over the years, famous mysteries have perplexed scientists and explorers, who have come up empty in attempts to find the truth. Who was Jack the Ripper? How did Amelia Earhart disappear? And now, for 130 Spring Creek Middle School...Published: Mar 7, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story