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Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Rosewood Middle School to dismiss at 9 a.m. due to water main break

Rosewood Middle School will dismiss at 9 a.m. today due to a water main break on its campus, according to Wayne County Public Schools spokesman Ken Derksen. Officials discovered the break around 7:30 a.m., Derksen said. When maintenance crews determined...

The aroma of life returning

SEVEN SPRINGS -- The door opens. The inviting aroma of baking cookies triggers an involuntary deep breath. Eyes searching for the source of the mouthwatering smell focus in on an artfully-laden showcase -- cookies, doughnuts, cupcakes, sticky buns, cinnamon...

Rescuers often become the rescued

Linda Turner is not shy about telling people she is, as she says, "a bit touched." A person has to be in order to survive the emotional roller coaster of being an animal rescuer -- a passion that she...

Residents voice opposition to apartment complex

Residents concerned about the possible development of an apartment complex in a residential area of the city spoke in opposition during the Goldsboro City Council meeting Monday. Several residents shared their concerns and made suggestions, asking that the development...

County to discuss potential flood ordinance updates

Wayne County commissioners will discuss possible changes in the county's flood ordinance when they meet today. The meeting will get underway with an 8 a.m. agenda briefing followed by the formal session at 9 a.m. Both will be held...

All-county band festival steps off this evening

Wayne County Public Schools will hold its 2018 All-County Band Festival today at 6 p.m. at Dillard Middle School. One hundred band members from the district will participate in the showcase. Professionals will direct the students representing 13 middle and...

Wayne Community College to hold open house

Wayne Community College will hold an open house this week for prospective students to explore the campus and learn more about the programs of study. They can also sign up for classes during the event Thursday evening, officials said. From...

Bone marrow drive is Thursday

Rotary of Mount Olive, the University of Mount Olive Student Athlete Advisory Committee and the university's Honors Program will sponsor a Be The Match registration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday in the Murphy Regional Center on the...

Man charged in December break-in

The Wayne County Sheriff's Department has made an arrest in a Dec. 23 breaking and entering case. Antwaun Lashwan Bryant, 29 of 320 A, Forest Knolls Road, was arrested and charged with one count of obtaining property by false...