Thursday, March 8, 2018
STEM fair welcomes hundreds
Landon Bridgers was poised Thursday morning to share about how he created "Tornado in a Box," the title of his exhibit at this year's STEM Fair. Plugged into a 12-volt battery, its components included a mix of hot water and...Published: Mar 8, 2018 9:30 PM Full Story
Goldsboro police seek grant money for body cams
Goldsboro police have been suited up with body cameras for the past year, but efforts are underway to potentially offer cameras to every officer. The Goldsboro Police Department has applied for a $178,276 N.C. Governor's Crime Commission grant, which requires...Published: Mar 8, 2018 9:30 PM Full Story
Safety, guns at heart of meeting
In the wake of the shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, community leaders in Wayne County are not shying away from the hard questions. Around 30 people from across the Goldsboro and Wayne County community -- including...Published: Mar 8, 2018 9:30 PM Full Story
Man charged in February beating that resulted in severe injuries
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office arrested a man Wednesday after he allegedly severely beat another man in February. Randy Ray Romfo Jr., 22, 321-A Mobile Circle, Dudley, is charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting...Published: Mar 8, 2018 4:45 PM Full Story
Board hears fire tax increase request
A request for a 2.5 cent increase in the Waylin Fire District tax appeared to receive a favorable reception from Wayne County commissioners Tuesday. The rate is currently 4.5 cents per $100 of property value. But no action can...Published: Mar 8, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Imagining their own future
It hadn't even been a full week since the Maxwell Center opened, but the building was already bustling Wednesday as it hosted the annual middle school career fair for students across the county. A collaboration between Wayne County Public...Published: Mar 8, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Schools support organization picks up funding momentum
In the months since disaffiliating with the state and national Communities in Schools and changing its name, Communities Supporting Schools in Wayne County has picked up momentum in unexpected ways, says executive director Selena Bennett. The non-profit agency, which...Published: Mar 8, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story