U.S. 70 upgrade plan moves forward

Plans to upgrade a nearly 7-mile section of U.S. 70 West to freeway standards have passed the initial round of the state's evaluation process. That process will determine which Department of Transportation projects will be funded and scheduled for...

Published: Apr 10, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story

Rotary clubs host walk to eliminate polio

One reason Dr. Bryson Bateman became a Rotarian was because of the club's efforts to eradicate polio. Many may think polio is not a current issue, but that is not the case, the retired physician says. Which is why...

Published: Apr 10, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story

Building a better future

Antonio Hines can be aptly described in two words -- gentle giant. A looming figure on the football field while a student at Goldsboro High School, he was recruited for N.C. State before an injury sidelined him and changed...

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Pizza delivery driver robbed

The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is investigating the robbery of a Domino's delivery driver that happened on Thursday. According to sheriff's reports, the suspects called the restaurant just after 11 p.m. and ordered a pizza and inquired about how much...

Published: Apr 10, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story

Honor band, wind ensemble to perform

MOUNT OLIVE -- The University of Mount Olive's fifth annual Honor Band and Wind Ensemble concert will be 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Hazel Waters Kornegay Assembly Hall, 207 Wooten St. Music majors, high school students and community members...

Published: Apr 10, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story