Monday, April 2, 2018
Two charged in robbery, kidnapping
Goldsboro police have two people in custody and are continuing to investigate a recent armed robbery and kidnapping at a local hotel Sunday. The robbery occurred on March 25, just before 6:30 a.m., at the Serena Inn hotel at...Published: Apr 2, 2018 6:56 PM Full Story
Bean bag baseball
Patricia Curtis stands in front of a board on the floor with holes cut in it. She's tense as she prepares to toss a bean bag at the board. She throws underhanded. The 67-year-old used to take the bean bag...Published: Apr 2, 2018 1:33 PM Full Story
Building a world without hate
A grassroots, fundraising effort to help reduce crime in Goldsboro will result in bringing a hate-crime survivor and international peace activist on April 7. Rais Bhuiyan, founder of World Without Hate, will share his story during an admission-free event...Published: Apr 2, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
UMO holds 17th annual State of the Child Conference
The 17th annual State of the Child Conference, held recently at the University of Mount Olive, was packed -- with educational workshops as well as people attending. The conference was formed in response to the state budget being stretched so...Published: Apr 2, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Council to eye police cameras
The Goldsboro Police Department has been approved to receive nearly $90,000 in state funding that could lead to every officer receiving a body camera. The N.C. Department of Crime Control and Public Safety grant, which requires a $89,138 city...Published: Apr 2, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Consider the wind before burning debris
RALEIGH - The N.C. Forest Service is urging residents across the state to think safety and exercise caution during the spring fire season, which typically lasts from March to May. "Burning debris is the No. 1 cause of wildfires,"...Published: Apr 2, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Task force seeks community input on poverty
WAYne Forward, the task force recently formed to address the causes and symptoms of poverty in Goldsboro and Wayne County wants to hear from residents their thoughts and experiences. In addition to a series of upcoming community meetings and neighborhood...Published: Apr 2, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Barton College art competition recognizes two local students
Two Parrott Academy art students from Wayne County were recently recognized at the Annual Eastern/Central North Carolina Scholastic Art Competition at Barton College. Middle and upper school students earned a combined total of 50 Gold Key, Silver Key and...Published: Apr 2, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story