Thursday, May 31, 2018
Pickles, planes and playoffs
MOUNT OLIVE -- Pickles, planes and playoffs. Visitors to Wayne County will have their pick of events next April when the N.C. Pickle Festival and Conference Carolinas baseball tournament and the Wings Over Wayne Air Show at Seymour Johnson...Published: May 31, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Dreaming of journalism
A military dependent with Goldsboro ties was recently chosen as student speaker for her graduating class at the University of San Francisco. Alexandra "Ali" DeFazio was named valedictorian of the College of Arts and sciences, the largest program at...Published: May 31, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Council to meet on budget
The Goldsboro City Council will hold a special called meeting at 1 p.m. today to discuss the 2018-19 budget and a potential litigation matter. Councilman Gene Aycock said that he did not know what the litigation issue was. City Manager...Published: May 31, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Tax increase still on the table
"We are not having a good day," Wayne County Commissioner Wayne Aycock joked. "We ain't able to get money from anybody. There ain't nothing here today." Aycock made his jest about not finding any budget cuts Wednesday morning as commissioners...Published: May 31, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Duke grant promotes jobs
Wayne Community College isn't just training people for jobs today -- it's preparing them for opportunities in the future.Since being awarded a N.C. Community College Apprenticeship Grant for $200,000 -- one of two colleges in the state to receive...Published: May 30, 2018 2:13 PM Full Story
Budget fixes low-wealth funding
The proposed state budget would not only fully restore Wayne County's low-wealth school funding, but would increase it by nearly $700,000 in reoccurring dollars over the current level, Rep. John Bell of Goldsboro said Tuesday.The change to the budget...Published: May 30, 2018 2:08 PM Full Story
Police crack down on paintball activity on city streets
Goldsboro Police Chief Michael West issued a notice of city ordinance regarding the discharging of paintball guns within the city limits. "Be advised, the firing of a paintball guns within the city of Goldsboro is illegal and a direct...Published: May 30, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
School board rolls back class size changes
The Wayne County Board of Education voted to slightly roll back planned reductions in class sizes at five low-performing elementary schools at its meeting Tuesday, choosing a course of action which is expected to cost the system just over $200,000...Published: May 30, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Malpass Brothers represent Wayne County in 'Heading Home' show on UNC-TV
The Malpass Brothers have played their music all over the world and with some famous musicians, but they never forgot where they came from -- Wayne County. Because they have kept the hometown ties that have taken them where...Published: May 30, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Optimist Club recognizes youth achievements
The Goldsboro Optimist Club recently held its annual Youth Appreciation Program with Miss Goldsboro, Bailey Stampler, far right, as the keynote speaker. From left are Jewel Wilson, club president, Austin Garner, Veronica Ortiz, Jessica McDonough, Dacie Williams, Will Teague, Timothy...Published: May 30, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Dogs compete for 'barking' rights in pie eating competition
More than 30 dogs of all sizes and breeds showed up for the first-ever pie eating competition Saturday at Pet Supplies Plus.There was a 3-pound chihauhau and a tiny dachshund and a 100 pound Pyrenees -- and everything in between...Published: May 29, 2018 11:10 AM Full Story
Monday, May 28, 2018
Family Dollar robbery suspect sentenced
A Goldsboro man was sentenced to more than 20 years in prison last week for his part in a May 2016 robbery at the Family Dollar on Wayne Memorial Drive.Devon Waters, 38, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit interference...Published: May 28, 2018 10:38 PM Full Story
In the name of the fallen: Wayne County honors heroes
Soft sniffling could be heard in a darkened Moffatt Auditorium Monday morning as the sorrowful "In the Arms of an Angel" accompanied a video of America's fallen heroes."That was difficult to watch," said Col. Craig McPike, commander 916th Air...Published: May 28, 2018 10:33 PM Full Story
Wayne County under flash flood watch until 8 a.m. Tuesday, rain to continue through the week
Wayne County is under a flash flood watch until 8 a.m. Tuesday, with rain likely to continue throughout the week, according to the National Weather Service.According to the NWS 7-day forecast, the county has a 90 percent chance of rain...Published: May 28, 2018 2:12 PM Full Story
Making dreams come true
For Faith Christian Academy fourth-grader Kinda Gregory, wishes do come true.Make-A-Wish Eastern North Carolina surprised Kinda -- who has cystic fibrosis -- with a week-long trip to Disney World during Faith Christian's yearly award ceremony Friday. In front of a...Published: May 28, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Salem United Methodist Church rededicates prayer box
Michael Hugh Hinnant would love knowing the little prayer box at the end of his church's parking lot is still collecting requests.The former choir director at Salem United Methodist Church passed away in 2015, but his dream of praying...Published: May 28, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Wayne Christian seniors turn tassels
For the 32 graduates of Wayne Christian School, it was the moment they all had been waiting for -- the day to walk across the stage and accept their high school diplomas.Many of the students said it was time...Published: May 28, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Saturday, May 26, 2018
Wings bring base, community together
With Papa watching their children, Kenny and Erin Warren were free to walk around and sample all the chicken wings they wanted.They were not by themselves as hundreds of people flocked to the corner of Chestnut and Center streets...Published: May 26, 2018 8:42 PM Full Story
Faith Christian Academy graduation Friday
Valedictorian Alyssa Davis told those attending Faith Christian Academy's graduation Friday night that she lives in two worlds."One is a world of books -- a world that informs, educates, transports you to other realms, takes you to places you've...Published: May 26, 2018 8:34 PM Full Story
Central/Eastern Wayne alumni parade kicks off homecoming weekend
Friends, families and memories.That is all it takes to bring people back year after year for the Central/Eastern Wayne Alumni and Friends annual homecoming weekend.It is no different for the association's 46th annual homecoming that got underway Friday and continues...Published: May 26, 2018 8:29 PM Full Story
Wayne Country Day graduates turn tassels
Wayne Country Day School seniors Ryan Smith and Jack Talton have similar advice to leave to their underclassmen: Study hard, work hard and leave knowing that you have done your best.The school's 31-member Class of 2018 walked across the...Published: May 26, 2018 8:24 PM Full Story
2018 graduations commence
A bit of rainy weather and humidity couldn't wash away the Cougar pride Friday, as Goldsboro High School bid farewell to 128 students during its annual graduation ceremony.The ceremony started at 6 p.m., but the hours leading up to...Published: May 26, 2018 8:15 PM Full Story
Dillard/Goldsboro alumni celebrate 63rd annual homecoming
Hugs, kisses and a chance to see her babies -- the students she taught over her 20 years at Goldsboro High School -- brought Patricia Polack downtown early Saturday morning.By 9:15 a.m. -- almost an hour before the Dillard/Goldsboro...Published: May 26, 2018 8:03 PM Full Story
Friday, May 25, 2018
Click It or Ticket campaign underway
Law enforcement will be out in full swing over the next couple of weeks during the annual Memorial Day Click It or Ticket campaign. The campaign, from May 21 through June 3, coincides with one of the busiest holiday...Published: May 25, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Wayne County Public Schools funding proposal announced
Wayne County's $192,291,163 overall budget proposal includes more than $21 million for current expenses and $2 million for capital improvements for Wayne County Public Schools. County Manager Craig Honeycutt on Thursday released the proposed public schools funding for fiscal...Published: May 25, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Old stomping grounds
Tonight, the Goldsboro High School class of 2018 will walk across the stage for graduation, with eyes and minds fixed on the future. Before that, however, the soon-to-be graduates paid a visit to some of the people in their...Published: May 25, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Man to serve up to 25 years for murder
A man standing trial for the slaying of his father-in-law in 2014 will serve 20 to 25 years in prison after accepting a plea agreement of second-degree murder. Antaun Keith Smith, who was facing a first-degree murder charge, accepted...Published: May 25, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Dogs to compete in pie-eating contest
Calling all Wayne County dogs for the first ever pie eating competition. It will be held Saturday at noon at Pet Supplies Plus on Berkeley Boulevard. The "pie" will actually be 100 percent canned pumpkin spooned into a small...Published: May 25, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Thursday, May 24, 2018
Memories of a lifetime
Two non-traditional Wayne County public schools held commencement ceremonies this week, Wayne Early/Middle College High School and Wayne School of Engineering. WEMCH had its ceremony Tuesday evening at The Bridge Church in Princeton, with 55 students presented with diplomas....Published: May 24, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
No verdict yet in trial of man accused in death of father-in-law
A Wayne County jury entered the second day of deliberations Wednesday, without reaching a verdict, in the first-degree murder trial of Antaun Keith Smith. Smith, 27, is on trial for the 2014 murder of his father-in law, Walter Lee...Published: May 24, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Council eyes supplements
The Goldsboro City Council was hesitant to commit to funding an increase to teacher salary supplements in the city during its budget workshop Tuesday morning, with members questioning whether or not the city can or should put money toward...Published: May 24, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
New event center manager named
Ben Farlow has been named the new manager of Goldsboro Event Center. A native of Greensboro, he joins the Event Center with more than 20 years of hospitality, marketing and management experience. Farlow has lived in Goldsboro since 2005,...Published: May 24, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Herring Road bridge closed
The North Carolina Department of Transportation has closed a bridge on Herring Road in Dudley after inspectors discovered an undisclosed safety problem underneath the structure Friday, according to a DOT press release sent Wednesday. According to the release, the...Published: May 24, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Herring Road bridge closed due to safety concerns
The North Carolina Department of Transportation has closed a bridge on Herring Road in Dudley after inspectors discovered an undisclosed safety problem underneath the structure Friday, according to a DOT press release sent today.According to the release, the department...Published: May 23, 2018 2:21 PM Full Story
Goldsboro City Council votes to reverse budget cuts
The Goldsboro City Council voted to reverse budget cuts to the Wayne County Museum, increase funding to two other non-profits and cut its own health benefits at its work session Tuesday morning. The original version of the city's recommended budget...Published: May 23, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Goldsboro's pools open Saturday for the summer
Summer weather is definitely here to stay. Those wanting to cool off a bit can visit Goldsboro's two swimming pools.Both pools will be open Saturday through Sept. 3.The Mina Weil pool is located beside W.A. Foster Center.Its days and hours...Published: May 23, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Memorial Day events to honor fallen heroes
Several Memorial Day events are planned in the Wayne County area to recognize and honor war heroes who paid the ultimate sacrifice to defend American freedoms. Events begin Saturday with volunteers setting small American flags at thousands of veterans graves...Published: May 23, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Motorists to face high gas prices
With Memorial Day weekend just a few days away, motorists can expect to pay the highest gas prices in years as millions travel over the holiday. According to a press release from AAA Carolinas, gas prices in North Carolina have...Published: May 23, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
UNC graduate credits arts community for doctorate pursuit
A UNC-Chapel Hill student with Goldsboro ties credits the local arts community with bringing out her creative side and leading to her decision to become a doctor. Lindsay Player will receive her bachelor's degree in biology with a minor in...Published: May 23, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Wayne UNC funds WCC scholarships
Wayne UNC Health Care has renewed its commitment to Wayne Community College's nursing program with a $100,000 donation. The funds will provide scholarships for second-year students in WCC's associate degree nursing program. "ADN students are able to receive the scholarship...Published: May 23, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Robinson scholarship awarded to four seniors
Four graduating seniors from Wayne County Public Schools have been chosen to receive Emmet and Mary Robinson Trust Fund scholarships. The trust fund was established by the couple to award scholarships to students in the district, with intentions to pursue...Published: May 23, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Flame ignites hope
Members of the Goldsboro Police Department took part in the annual Special Olympics Torch Run Friday. The run is known as the Flame of Hope, where officers from around the state host torch runs in their community. Six police officers...Published: May 23, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
School board talks increasing teacher supplements, safety
Increased teacher supplements, building projects and school safety were each on the table for the Wayne County Board of Education Friday, as the board held a work session to discuss the school district's 2018-19 budget.One of the district's major fiscal...Published: May 22, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Dunsmore to remain in Wayne County
Wayne County Public Schools superintendent Dr. Michael Dunsmore will continue to lead WCPS, after the Duval County school board in Florida selected Diana Greene to lead the district Friday.Greene, the leader of Manatee County schools, was the only Florida superintendent...Published: May 22, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Hobby ferments into microbrewery
MOUNT OLIVE -- Rest. Relax. Enjoy. Ryan Roberts, 29, has not always able to take his own advice, but he is hopeful that visitors to his R&R Brewery and Taproom will when it opens in the fall. That philosophy is...Published: May 22, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
City residents sound off on budget
Dozens of people packed the Goldsboro City Council chamber Monday night for a public hearing on the city's proposed 2018-19 budget.Most of the conversation centered around changes to funding for several non-profit organizations in the city. The proposed budget would...Published: May 22, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Monday, May 21, 2018
Canvass results in minor changes
There were only a few minor changes as the result of Friday's canvass of the May 8 primary, but not enough to change the outcome of any of the three races before Wayne County voters.Just 3,324 out of the...Published: May 21, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Dillard Alumni to celebrate homecoming
Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni and Friends Inc. will celebrate its 63rd annual homecoming over the weekend of Thursday through Sunday, May 24 to 27, with classes ending with "3" and "8" receiving special honor.The weekend will kick off Thursday with the...Published: May 21, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Commencement ceremonies kick off this week
High school graduation season kicks off this week, with three private schools and three public schools represented in the first round of commencement exercises.Wayne Early/Middle College High School will have its ceremony on Tuesday, at 6 p.m. at The...Published: May 21, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Students raise $3,500 for clean water
Sixth-graders at Wayne Country Day School brought a recent class lesson to life, with global affects -- raising $3,500 to bring clean water to the war-torn country of South Sudan.It all started out with the 2010 short novel, "A...Published: May 21, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Sunday, May 20, 2018
Central/EW Alumni and Friends reunion is planned
Central/Eastern Wayne Alumni and Friends will hold its 46th annual homecoming May 25 through May 27.Classes ending with 3 or 8 will be honored.The banquet will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, May 25, at the Goldsboro Event Center.Elderess...Published: May 20, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Southern Bank, Mt. Olive Pickle Co. announce grant challenge
MOUNT OLIVE -- Southern Bank and Mt. Olive Pickle Co. have announced a commitment to provide matching grants from their respective charitable foundations for every dollar that is donated to the Make A Difference Food Pantry in Mount Olive...Published: May 20, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
916th changes command
The 916th Air Refueling Wing welcomed new leadership Friday morning, as Col. Scovill Currin handed over command of the wing to Col. Craig McPike.As is tradition, the ceremony began at 9:16 a.m. as Major Gen. Randall Ogden, 4th Air Force...Published: May 20, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Trial begins in Dudley murder
A Mount Olive man is on trial for the murder of his father-in-law, Walter Lee Jordan.Antaun Keith Smith, 27, is on trial for the 2014 murder of Jordan, whose body was found buried in a shallow grave at a...Published: May 20, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Banded together, staying the course
The skies darkened and the wind picked up Friday evening but the faithful did what they do every year when Relay for Life rolls around -- banded together and stayed the course in the fight against cancer.Helen Carlton showed...Published: May 20, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Friday, May 18, 2018
Educators form sea of red in Raleigh
Awesome. Exhilarating. Refreshing.These adjectives and others are how Eastern Wayne High School teacher and community activist Mark Colebrook describes this week's March for Students and Rally for Respect in Raleigh.Thousands of educators from across the state gathered Wednesday to...Published: May 18, 2018 10:52 AM Full Story
Flood damage prevention ordinance revisions approved
Wayne County commissioners commiserated with the two speakers at Tuesday's public hearing on proposed revisions to the county's flood damage prevention ordinance.School board member Arnold Flowers said he was told he would need to pay thousands of dollars for...Published: May 18, 2018 10:52 AM Full Story
Thursday, May 17, 2018
Judge Les Turner dies
Chief District Court Judge R. Les Turner, hospitalized at UNC Health Care in Chapel Hill since May 10, died Thursday. Turner collapsed in a stairwell inside the Wayne County Courthouse and was found unresponsive by a bailiff. Turner's office and...Published: May 17, 2018 8:26 PM Full Story
Doctor publishes book on health issue plaguing many professions ---- burnout
Former family physician Dr. Clark Gaither has released his fourth book, fittingly on a topic he battled in the medical profession -- burnout.After a 27-year career in clinical medicine, 24 of those in Goldsboro, he closed up shop in 2016...Published: May 17, 2018 11:50 AM Full Story
County approves flood damage prevention ordinance revisions
Wayne County commissioners commiserated with the two speakers at Tuesday's public hearing on proposed revisions to the county's flood damage prevention ordinance.School board member Arnold Flowers said he was told he would need to pay thousands of dollars for engineering...Published: May 17, 2018 11:38 AM Full Story
Fremont town clerk charged in embezzlement probe
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation has charged former Fremont Town Clerk Martha Jones, 46, with embezzling thousands of dollars from the town, according to an SBI press release.According to the release, the SBI opened an investigation into Jones...Published: May 17, 2018 11:06 AM Full Story
Flood victims want state to explain slow pace
Wayne County victims of Hurricane Matthew want answers as to why the state has yet to release millions of dollars in federal disaster funds -- 19 months after the storm left sections of the county under water.They want those answers...Published: May 17, 2018 11:06 AM Full Story
Judge Turner remains in hospital
After falling a week ago in a stairwell at the Wayne County Courthouse, Chief District Court Judge Les Turner remains in the hospital.Turner was found unresponsive on May 10.A sheriff's deputy working in the courthouse heard the judge fall and...Published: May 17, 2018 11:06 AM Full Story
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Local teachers rally for more than salary
As hundreds of Wayne County teachers and support staff head to Raleigh today for the North Carolina Association of Educators "March for Students and Rally for Respect," many of them want to make one thing clear: "This is not...Published: May 16, 2018 9:39 AM Full Story
Wayne Forward begins to tackle local poverty
More than 75 people rolled up their sleeves and started brainstorming ideas to combat poverty in the Goldsboro community Tuesday night.Wayne Forward, a task force committed to reducing poverty, hosted the event, which is an outgrowth of a recently...Published: May 16, 2018 9:39 AM Full Story
Budget proposal includes tax increase
A 2.65-cent property increase is included in Wayne County's $192 million budget proposal for fiscal year 2018-19.The increase, which would take the rate from 66.35 to 69 cents per $100 worth of appraised value, would be effective July 1,...Published: May 16, 2018 9:39 AM Full Story
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Woman injured in shooting on Olivia Lane
Goldsboro police are investigating the second shooting in less than a week, after an unidentified woman was shot on Olivia Lane this afternoon.Around 1 p.m. today, police responded to a shooting in the 1100 block of Olivia Lane. A...Published: May 15, 2018 5:05 PM Full Story
Dunsmore among top three candidates for Duval County superintendent
Wayne County Public Schools Superintendent Michael Dunsmore is one step closer to a new job, after the Duval County School Board in Florida named him in their top three choices to lead the school system there Monday.Dunsmore joins Manatee...Published: May 15, 2018 10:56 AM Full Story
U.S. leaves Iran deal, local gas prices spike
As gas prices climb to $2.80 a gallon in Wayne County, AAA Carolinas says the jump is in part caused by President Donald Trump's decision to leave the Iran deal.In the week the president decided to re-impose sanctions on...Published: May 15, 2018 9:36 AM Full Story
Council puts its own money up
The Goldsboro City Council came close to slashing its own health care benefits during the first round of fiscal 2018-19 budget deliberations Monday.Councilman David Ham recommended a repeal of the council's 2017 decision to add a health care stipend...Published: May 15, 2018 9:36 AM Full Story
Monday, May 14, 2018
Wayne County schools to keep some cafeterias open Wednesday
While Wayne County Public Schools will be closed for students Wednesday as teachers and staff head to Raleigh to demonstrate for higher wages, families in need of food services will still have a place to go.Six WCPS school cafeterias...Published: May 14, 2018 3:42 PM Full Story
Medical emergency leads to crash outside day care
A Dudley man in the midst of a medical emergency crashed into a day care marquee on Buck Swamp Road Monday.His condition is unknown at this time.The North Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the crash, which happened steps away from...Published: May 14, 2018 1:23 PM Full Story
Wayne Forward addresses poverty
Wayne Forward, a task force aimed at reducing poverty in the county, will host a public event Tuesday at the Goldsboro Event Center.Starting at 5:30 p.m., the Wayne Forward task force will present the results of poverty surveys, recently...Published: May 14, 2018 9:16 AM Full Story
Women wield hammers, duel for speed
MOUNT OLIVE -- Julie Beck brought a secret weapon to Friday's fastest-hammer contest -- an electric hammer."The problem was I couldn't find any power, and you know an electric hammer doesn't work too good without power, but minor details," she...Published: May 14, 2018 9:16 AM Full Story
WCC adult high school graduation
Thirty-three Adult High School students and 149 High School Equivalency degrees were presented Friday morning at Wayne Community College, as part of the transitional programs for college and career.Two graduates, representing each of the aforementioned programs, were chosen to address...Published: May 14, 2018 9:16 AM Full Story
Board of Health: Food services grade criteria to change
Health inspectors handed down four "B" grades to several food establishments for the first quarter, with pending changes to food handling requirements expected to result in more violations, officials say.Kevin Whitley, environmental health director, reported the outcome off the...Published: May 14, 2018 9:16 AM Full Story
Saturday, May 12, 2018
Local letter carriers help Stamp Out Hunger
The shelves of several community feeding organizations will be well-stocked for the near future, thanks to the efforts of Wayne County's letter carriers and local volunteers.The 24th annual Stamp Out Hunger letter carriers food drive took place Saturday, as postal...Published: May 12, 2018 9:25 PM Full Story
Councilman residency issue inches closer to being sorted
Councilman Antonio Williams is close to having his Center Street property cleared for residency, a move that could potentially lead the councilman to retain his seat on the Goldsboro City Council.Williams' residency has recently come under fire, following complaints by...Published: May 12, 2018 9:25 PM Full Story
Public hearing on flood damage prevention ordinance scheduled Tuesday
Wayne County property owners will have the opportunity Tuesday morning to comment on proposed revisions to the county's flood damage prevention ordinance.A public hearing on the changes will be held at 9:30 a.m. in the commissioners' meeting room on the...Published: May 12, 2018 9:25 PM Full Story
Ole' Timey Days returns to Seven Springs
For the first time since flooding brought on by Hurricane Matthew devastated the town, Seven Springs hosted its annual Ole' Timey Days festival Saturday, drawing hundreds to enjoy food, crafts and being together.If being drowned in several feet of water...Published: May 12, 2018 9:13 PM Full Story
Woman charged with soliciting an undercover officer for sex
A woman was arrested after soliciting an undercover Goldsboro police officer for sex.According to a press release, Laketta Shawntel Williams, 29, of 602 W. Mulberry St., flagged down an undercover officer on Wednesday. The incident took place in the area...Published: May 12, 2018 12:33 PM Full Story
Friday, May 11, 2018
Shooting on Slocumb
Goldsboro police are investigating an afternoon shooting the left a man with a gunshot to wound to the leg.Just before 2p.m., today Goldsboro police responded to a shooting at 1717 S. Slocumb Street at the Slocumb Mini Mart.Goldsboro police...Published: May 11, 2018 4:27 PM Full Story
Thursday, May 10, 2018
Wayne County Public Schools to close May 16 for teachers to rally in Raleigh
Wayne County Public Schools will join several other school systems across the state in closing May 16, as teachers head to Raleigh to rally for higher wages and better working conditions during the March for Teachers and Rally for Respect...Published: May 10, 2018 1:51 PM Full Story
Judge unresponsive after fall on courthouse stairs
District Court Judge Les Turner has been airlifted to UNC Health Care at Chapel Hill after falling in a stairwell inside the Wayne County Courthouse this morning. Initial reports are that a bailiff heard the judge fall and went to...Published: May 10, 2018 12:18 PM Full Story
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Casting primary ballots
Only 3,312 out of the 54,696 (6.06 percent) of the eligible Wayne County voters cast ballots in Tuesday's primary that decided two Democratic and one nonpartisan races.In the single local race for the nonpartisan Wayne County Board of Education...Published: May 9, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Women Build planned for Mount Olive Habitat project
Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro-Wayne will hold its 11th annual Women Build May 10 to 12 at 202 W. Pollock St.It is a build event, but it is also a fundraiser."It is the single biggest event that we do...Published: May 9, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Wayne UNC celebrates surgery center opening
As a UNC Health Care medical helicopter buzzed overhead a ribbon was cut officially opening the new 40,000-square-foot addition to the Wayne UNC Health Care's surgical suite.The Tuesday afternoon ribbon-cutting ceremony signaled the opening of the first phase of...Published: May 9, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Letter carriers help stamp out hunger
In addition to delivering and picking up mail Saturday, Wayne County letter carriers will also be picking up food for local charitable organizations.The annual letter carriers food drive will take place all day Saturday. They slipped bags in which...Published: May 9, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Monday, May 7, 2018
City, council to leave Williams' fate up to board of elections
The Goldsboro City Council remains in the dark on Councilman Antonio Williams' residency as details regarding his District 1 address are still under wraps.Councilman David Ham, during a Monday council work session, asked for an update on the disclosure of...Published: May 7, 2018 10:44 PM Full Story
Police search for alleged purse snatcher
Goldsboro police are investigating a report of a purse snatching incident. Just after 3:30 p.m., police responded to a purse snatching incident at Lowe's Home Improvement located at 1202 N. Berkeley Boulevard. According to police reports a woman was walking...Published: May 7, 2018 8:33 PM Full Story
Sunday, May 6, 2018
Women's expo welcomes hundreds
It was a day of pampering infused with a bit of professional networking as hundreds of women from Goldsboro and surrounding areas came out for the first Wayne WOMAN Expo on Saturday at the newly-completed Maxwell Center. The women made their...Published: May 6, 2018 5:34 PM Full Story
Friday, May 4, 2018
Employers look to hire military, spouses
North Carolina employers are looking for a few good men and women.The North Carolina for Military Employment hiring event, aboard Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, offered employers the chance to connect, interview and offer jobs military veterans, transitioning service members,...Published: May 4, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
County may dodge tax increase
Wayne County taxpayers might dodge a possible 3-cent property tax increase predicted earlier this week by Wayne County Commission Chairman Bill Pate.Pate has been trying to prepare taxpayers for a possible tax increase needed to offset the loss of nearly...Published: May 4, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Thursday, May 3, 2018
Inmate sets mattress on fire at Wayne County jail
An inmate at the Wayne County Detention Center set a mattress on fire early Thursday afternoon that forced sections of streets around the courthouse to be blocked to traffic.No injuries were reported.Goldsboro firefighters responded to reports of a fire...Published: May 3, 2018 4:31 PM Full Story
WCDA president resigns
Wayne County Development Alliance President Crystal Gettys has resigned.A county press release said that Gettys resigned to pursue "other interests."The News-Argus asked the county for a copy of Getty's letter of resignation, but was told there was no letter."As the...Published: May 3, 2018 12:13 PM Full Story
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Commissioners tour schools
"Do you see the steam coming out of my ears?" Wayne County Commissioner Joe Daughtery said. "I just find it hard to imagine county taxpayers spending $10 million to build new classrooms when classrooms are available," Daughtery said. "I'm sorry,...Published: May 2, 2018 11:00 PM Full Story
Expo to offer shopping, screenings
The Wayne WOMAN Magazine Expo will offer live cooking demonstrations, interactive booths, boutiques, home decor information and much more. Visitors can shop and also pamper and treat themselves at the event. It will take place May 5 from 10 a.m. to...Published: May 2, 2018 11:00 PM Full Story
Two officers retire from the Goldsboro Police Department after more than 20 years
For two Goldsboro Police officers, Monday was bittersweet.For Capt. Teresa Cox and Sgt. Dale Foster, Monday was their official last day of service as members of the Goldsboro police force. The time had come for them to say farewell...Published: May 2, 2018 3:28 PM Full Story
School system names district honoree
Tracy Hand already knew she was going to be recognized Tuesday afternoon as an instructional assistant representative for her school, Greenwood Middle, and that she was one of three finalists for Wayne County Public Schools, as those announcements had...Published: May 2, 2018 8:58 AM Full Story
Simulation reveals what it means to make do with less
One in four people in Goldsboro are living in poverty.In Wayne County, with one in five people living in poverty, the reality is similar.And, perhaps more staggering are the poverty statistics for African-American children -- 53 percent in the...Published: May 2, 2018 8:58 AM Full Story
Tax hike possible for Wayne County
Wayne County taxpayers should brace for what could be up to a 3-cent increase in their property taxes July 1.A 3-cent hike would increase the tax rate from the current 66.35 cents to 69.35 cents per $100 worth of...Published: May 2, 2018 8:58 AM Full Story
Chamber hosts small business seminars
The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce is focusing on small business, offering seminars throughout the week in celebration of National Small Business Week.Free sessions focusing on financial freedom, entrepreneurial aspirations, social media marketing and customer and vendor management are...Published: May 2, 2018 8:58 AM Full Story