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