Friday, June 29, 2018
STARBASE: The laws of motion
Eggbert the egg sits strapped into his wooden rocket, and prepares for the ride of his life.With a pipe-cleaner harness, a strip of tape and a bottle cap helmet for safety, Eggbert's steely gaze belies the clear and present...Published: Jun 29, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Gun buyback program funded by local businessman
Gun buyback programs are typically set up and funded by local government.And while the Goldsboro City Council considered such a program in recent years, one local business owner and community advocate is stepping up to the plate and financially...Published: Jun 29, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Board revisits school district options
The Wayne County Board of Education voted Wednesday to pursue a demographic study as part of its efforts to move district lines.Earlier this year, the school system formed a student reassignment committee to begin gathering information on redistricting, prompted...Published: Jun 29, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Goldsboro High School principal named
A new principal has been named for Goldsboro High School, with two other administrative changes announced by the district.After a nationwide search, Christopher D. Horne, principal of Pittsburgh Milliones, a grades 6-12 school in Pennsylvania, will take the reins...Published: Jun 29, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Thursday, June 28, 2018
High temperatures, humidity return
Stormy weather that moved across the area Wednesday and into this morning also signaled the end of the more moderate temperatures of the past few days.Temperatures will climb back into the mid-to-upper 90s and will combine with high humidity...Published: Jun 28, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Leading the 916th Air Refueling Wing
Col. Craig McPike, the new commander of the 916th Air Refueling Wing, has quite a bit of work ahead of him. With the brand-new KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling fleet coming in 2019 to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, millions...Published: Jun 28, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Mephibosheth Project becomes state-recognized re-entry program
The Mephibosheth Project, known as MPI, has been officially recognized by the N.C. Department of Public Safety as a re-entry program for ex-offenders, officials announced during a meeting inside the Walnut Building at Wayne Community College Wednesday.Marvin Alexander, who...Published: Jun 28, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
High heat and thunderstorms likely this week
Strong-to-severe thunderstorms will be possible across central North Carolina this evening, with the main severe weather hazard being locally damaging wind gusts.The storms will also signal the end of the more moderate temperatures of the past few days, as the...Published: Jun 27, 2018 9:49 AM Full Story
Goldsboro rapper realizes dream
It has been said that luck is simply what happens when preparation meets opportunity.For Goldsboro rapper and producer Scott "DeLiverance" Coleson, the intersection of years of preparation and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity came to fruition June 18, as Coleson released...Published: Jun 27, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Opening day: Farmers Market ready to grow
It was all that Cade Flowers, 5, could do to hold onto the armful of fresh squash he was carrying.Making it even more difficult was the crush of shoppers attending Tuesday's opening day for the Farm Credit Farmers Market...Published: Jun 27, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
New invention
The Big Rock Staff participated in a photo shoot with a new invention by Seegars Fence Co. Seegars was granted a U.S. patent for its Aluminum Oyster Table. When their team of welders is not building fences, they make shucking...Published: Jun 27, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Office professionals present scholarships
Wayne Community College's unit of the Association of Educational Office Professionals recently presented scholarships for two students in business programs at the college. Brandon Brock, left, a business administration major, and Samantha Roux, center, a business administration/operations management major, received...Published: Jun 27, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
GATEWAY bus routes extend into Mount Olive
The wheels on the bus go round and round, and last Friday morning those wheels carried a busload of local leaders all around the town.The bus tour was organized by Mayor Joe Scott to showcase the new GATEWAY bus...Published: Jun 27, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Carver alumni to celebrate reunion
The Carver High School Alumni and Friends Association will celebrate its 36th year during its alumni reunion weekend Thursday, July 5, through Sunday, July 8.The theme will be "Saluting A Tradition of Pride and Achievement" with special recognition given...Published: Jun 27, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
End-of-school event celebrates unity
There was plenty of shade and a cool breeze at Westbrook Park for the end-of-school celebration sponsored by the Men of Faith, Integrity and Character in Mount Olive.And while the turnout was not as high as expected, possibly because...Published: Jun 27, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Council approves bond sale
The Goldsboro City Council approved the sale of $4.5 million in street bonds at its meeting Monday night, paving the way for continued street renovation projects throughout the city. The bonds mark the remaining balance in the $10 million total...Published: Jun 26, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Student inspired to lead fundraiser for teacher school supplies
DUDLEY -- For years Brandon Lark Jr. has watched teachers struggling with keeping supplies in their classrooms. They shouldn't have to spend their own money to make sure students have pencils and paper, he says. So as another school year...Published: Jun 26, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Wayne to receive near $1.8M grant
Wayne County has been awarded a $1,785,000 state grant to help develop infrastructure at a proposed new industrial park. The grant will go toward the $3,803,500 Goldsboro Industrial Campus project for road access and water and sewer to the 118-acre...Published: Jun 26, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Two with Goldsboro ties rise to the top in Miss NC pageant
The Miss North Carolina 2018 scholarship pageant is now in the books, as the 2018 crown went to Laura Matrazzo, Miss Metrolina, on Saturday night at Raleigh's Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts.Forty-nine contestants competed for the precursor to...Published: Jun 26, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
UNC Health Care wellness program
Wayne UNC Health Care's Shop Like a Dietitian program will teach people how to improve their family's health and wellness by making healthy choices at the grocery store. A registered dietitian will lead the tours at various grocery stores throughout...Published: Jun 26, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Montague earns crop professional certificate
Adam R. Montague of Goldsboro recently earned the Purdue Crop Professional Certificate. Montague is the parts manager at Atlantic & Southern, a full-line AGCO Dealer for Massey Ferguson, RoGator, Challenger, Sunflower and TerraGator products. The online, three-course program focuses on...Published: Jun 26, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Monday, June 25, 2018
Severe weather possible this afternoon
Wayne County and the surrounding area is under a marginal threat for isolated severe weather this afternoon that could produce heavy rain, hail and high winds.The severe weather threat appears greatest between 4 p.m. and midnight.Strong to severe thunderstorms are...Published: Jun 25, 2018 11:13 AM Full Story
University of Mount Olive buys former drugstore building
MOUNT OLIVE-- In the words of Irish poet and playwright Oscar Wilde, "The stage is not merely the meeting place of all the arts, but is also the return of art to life." In the words of University of Mount...Published: Jun 25, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Jay's Kitchen to offer eclectic menu, atmosphere
Jay's Kitchen will soon be open for business. After over a year of construction, the "steak, sushi and social" restaurant at 330 N. Spence Ave. is expected to open in early July, owner Jay Shin said Friday. Built in the...Published: Jun 25, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Council to vote on street improvement bonds
The Goldsboro City Council will vote on the sale of $4.5 million in general obligation bonds earmarked for street improvements during its meeting tonight. The bonds are part of the city's plan to use $7 million in bonds, which were...Published: Jun 25, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Ham radio sharpens skills for future emergencies
You just never know who you are going to talk to or where in the world that might be when you fire up a ham radio, said Riley Grady of the Kinston Amateur Radio Society. "It's exciting, and a...Published: Jun 25, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Climb Out of the Darkness
Participants stroll through Stoney Creek Park Saturday in observance of the Climb Out of the Darkness walk, an event that focused on raising awareness of pregnancy and postpartum mental health disorders. The event was sponsored by Wayne UNC Health Care,...Published: Jun 25, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Sampson County woman dies in wreck on U.S. 117
MOUNT OLIVE -- An early Saturday afternoon wreck claimed the life of a Sampson County woman. Shirley King Monk, 69, of 424 McKoy St., Apt D, Clinton, was pronounced dead at the scene of the wreck on U.S. 117 South...Published: Jun 25, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Fatal motorcycle wreck investigated
The N.C. Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal motorcycle wreck that happened Friday afternoon near the Wilson County line. Michael Paul Perry, 36, of 171 Wilson Road, Fremont, was traveling south on Hooks Road near N.C. 222 when the 2016...Published: Jun 25, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Sunday, June 24, 2018
Mount Olive grapples with dilapidated housing
MOUNT OLIVE -- The town of Mount Olive is paying the price for its failure to deal with a housing problem that has been developing over the past several decades. Vacant, abandoned and dilapidated houses are costing the town more...Published: Jun 24, 2018 3:06 AM Full Story
'His legacy remains': Funeral for former Fremont mayor draws hundreds
Hundreds gathered inside Fremont United Methodist Church Saturday to remember the life and legacy of former Fremont Mayor and lifelong farmer Andy Evans. The service, which drew at least 300 people, led to many sitting in an overflow room inside...Published: Jun 24, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Relay for Life donations exceed 2018 goal
Relay for Life exceeded its goal for 2018 and will continue collecting donations for the American Cancer Society through mid-August, said Brenda Robinson, community development manager for the southeast regional the ACS. This year's goal for the annual fundraiser was...Published: Jun 24, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Association of Educational Office Professionals names officers
Officers for the Wayne Community College unit of the Association of Educational Office Professionals for 2018-2019, from front left, Linda Berard, president, Becky Mulligan, vice president. Back row, Annette Hill, secretary, and Andrea Blount, treasurer. At WCC, Berard is administrative...Published: Jun 24, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Case Farms awards scholarships
Case Farms has awarded more than $30,000 in scholarships to nine children of company employees, three of which have Wayne County ties. The financial aid was made possible through the Leroy Cook Memorial Scholarship Program, which recognizes academic excellence and...Published: Jun 24, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Mount Olive student receives scholarship
The Local Government Federal Credit Union has selected Meredith Westbrook Futrelle to receive a scholarship for higher education. Futrelle plans to use the scholarship to study at University of Mount Olive. She is one of 120 high school seniors and...Published: Jun 24, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Cooper Standard cuts 125 jobs
Cooper Standard will lay off 125 employees following a decline in business for the Goldsboro auto parts supplier. The layoffs will take place at two locations, starting July 16, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification filed with the...Published: Jun 24, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Officer loses control, GPD vehicle slams into George Street building
A Goldsboro police officer was cited for failure to reduce speed Thursday evening after he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a building while responding to an emergency call, according to a Goldsboro Police Department wreck report. Officer...Published: Jun 24, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Wayne Community College pharmacy technology students recognized at pinning ceremony
Wayne Community College recognized 11 members of its Pharmacy Technology class in a formal pinning ceremony.The annual service included presentation of pharmacy technician pins by the faculty of the program and the recitation of the "Oath of a Pharmacy...Published: Jun 24, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Friday, June 22, 2018
Goldsboro Police officer loses control of vehicle, crashes through George Street building
A Goldsboro Police officer was cited for failure to reduce speed Thursday evening after he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a building while responding to an emergency call, according to a Goldsboro Police Department wreck report.According to...Published: Jun 22, 2018 3:10 PM Full Story
Seeking the Miss North Carolina crown
Several competitors with ties to Wayne County are in the running for the title of Miss North Carolina this week. Miss Goldsboro 2018 Bailey Stamper and Miss Goldsboro 2017 Courtney Smith, who became the first runner-up in the Miss North...Published: Jun 22, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
End of an era: Schools abandon valedictorians, salutatorians
It's the end of an era for valedictorians and salutatorians, at least in Wayne County Public Schools. The latest round of commencement ceremonies marked the last official designation since the district made the shift to a new class ranking system....Published: Jun 22, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Safe shelter kits for children during natural disasters
It pays to be prepared -- literally -- in the case of the Partnership for Children of Wayne County. On Thursday, the partnership put the finishing touches on a set of safe space boxes designed to give shelters the materials...Published: Jun 22, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Wayne Community College signs agreement with East Carolina University
Wayne Community College is one of 14 community colleges to sign a co-admission agreement with East Carolina University. The agreement is designed to improve transfer student access and success through a collaborative degree-completion program. Students will be able to apply...Published: Jun 22, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Master Gardeners award two scholarships
The Wayne County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association recently presented two $500 college scholarships to two Wayne County students. Taylor Glover, of Pikeville, is a recent graduate of Charles B. Aycock High School and has been in the dual enrollment...Published: Jun 22, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Thursday, June 21, 2018
Fremont board remembers Andy Evans, passes budget
Before passing the town's 2018-19 budget Tuesday evening, the Fremont Board of Aldermen took time to remember former Mayor Andy Evans with board members, town staff and residents alike offering their thoughts on what Evans meant to them and the...Published: Jun 21, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Former Fremont Mayor Andy Evans' funeral set for Saturday
FREMONT -- Floyd Anthony "Andy" Evans, a longtime rural Wayne County farmer and community leader, is remembered as a devoted advocate who invested his time and energy in improving the town of Fremont and beyond. The tragic death of the...Published: Jun 21, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Triple-digit heat index continues
Oppressive heat and humidity will continue to bake Wayne County today as residents suffer through a third consecutive day of heat index values shattering the 100-degree mark. Today's combination of a high temperature of near 94 degrees and high humidity...Published: Jun 21, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Councilman secures occupancy permit
Goldsboro Councilman Antonio Williams received a certificate of occupancy for his property at 143 N. Center St., shortly after Goldsboro officials sent him a letter stating that a resident complained of him living inside the building illegally. When asked if...Published: Jun 21, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
No tax increase, supplements in Wayne County budget
Just weeks after arguing the case for more local funding for teacher supplements, Wayne County commissioners Tuesday morning stripped $500,000 for that purpose from their budget in order to dodge a property tax increase. Commissioners unanimously approved the approximate $190...Published: Jun 20, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Summer swelter
For the second day in a row, Wayne County residents are being urged to exercise caution as high temperatures and humidity create conditions in which heat illnesses are possible. Also for the second consecutive day, a heat advisory is in...Published: Jun 20, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Suspect in Saturday shooting surrenders
The suspect wanted in a shooting over the weekend turned himself in to the authorities Monday. Demarcus Martrell Davis, 33, 7008 E. Spruce St., wanted for the shooting of Ashley Oates, 34, walked into the Goldsboro Police Department at 1:30...Published: Jun 20, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Nahunta High School Class of 1960
The Nahunta High School Class of 1960 recently held a class reunion. The following attended. Front row, Wayne Sasser, Faye Pope Scott and Carol Fields Teachey. Back row, Glenn Sasser, Hilton Winders, Joyce Ricks Owens, Lois Edgerton Sasser, N.T. Holland,...Published: Jun 20, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Climb Out of the Darkness walk planned Saturday
Wayne UNC Health Care will sponsor the Climb Out of the Darkness walk Saturday that focuses on raising awareness of pregnancy and postpartum mental health disorders. The event starts at 9:30 a.m. at Stoney Creek Park, 2200 Ash St. The...Published: Jun 20, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Former WWE star brings anti-bullying message to youth
At 4-foot-4, Chris Hollyfield was shorter than most of the youth who surrounded him during a recent visit to the Boys and Girls Club of Wayne County. But it soon became apparent that his stature has not held him back...Published: Jun 20, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Test dates set for career readiness certification
The WorkKeys tests for the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) will be offered just three times during the month July at Wayne Community College. The Wayne Occupational Readiness Keys for Success (WORKS) program will provide testing sessions on July 10...Published: Jun 20, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Battle for the best; shrimp and grits throwdown set
What began as a simple matter of taste turned into an all out throwdown recently. A shrimp and grits cookout was held downtown at the old drugstore building on Center Street to see who had the better dish, Chef Carl...Published: Jun 20, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Heat index expected to hit 106 today
Wayne County residents are being urged to exercise caution today as the county bakes under temperatures near 98 degrees and a heat index as high as 106 degrees. Despite the chance of showers and thunderstorms overnight and into Wednesday, no...Published: Jun 19, 2018 2:12 PM Full Story
Camp Kilowatt offered at middle schools
The popular energy camp, Camp Kilowatt, returns to Wayne Community College this summer for its 10th year. Nearly 120 middle schoolers from around the county are expected to attend the sessions, being held at several schools at no charge, courtesy...Published: Jun 19, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Wayne Community College fall registration opens
Wayne Community College registration dates have been announced for students taking classes in the fall. Officials advise early registration for students interested in having the best selection of courses. Open registration for college credit courses will be held on Wednesday...Published: Jun 19, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Rosewood graduate headed to Air Force Academy
A Rosewood High School graduate has been accepted to three prestigious military schools, setting his sights on the U.S. Air Force Academy. Caden Reiss just received his high school diploma a week ago. He will report to the academy in...Published: Jun 19, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Wayne County to receive grant to combat opioid crisis
Wayne County is set to receive a portion of $1.5 million in state grant awards that will go to 12 agencies working to combat the opioid crisis in North Carolina. Gov. Roy Cooper announced the grants that will go toward...Published: Jun 19, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Monday, June 18, 2018
Death of former Fremont Mayor Andy Evans ruled a homicide
The death of former Fremont Mayor Andy Evans has been ruled a homicide, Wayne County Sheriff Larry Pierce confirmed Monday evening. "I cannot go into details how many times he was shot or where he was shot," Pierce said. An...Published: Jun 18, 2018 11:03 PM Full Story
Celebrating a heritage of farming
FREMONT -- Sheep shearing, log splitting and vintage tractors brought to life the days of old when farming was a way of life during the Saturday on the Farm at the Charles B. Aycock Birthplace.The Eastern Carolina Vintage Farmer Equipment...Published: Jun 18, 2018 7:36 AM Full Story
Dudley liquor lounge raid leads to arrests
Federal, state and local law enforcement seized weapons and drugs during a joint raid on a liquor lounge in Dudley earlier this month.The joint operation, involving Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Wayne County Alcohol Beverage...Published: Jun 18, 2018 7:36 AM Full Story
Commissioners continue with budget review
Wayne County commissioners will continue their budget deliberations when they meet Tuesday morning and could adopt the budget as well.The board is expected to look at possible budget cuts, as well as how much of a tax increase -- if...Published: Jun 18, 2018 7:36 AM Full Story
Rosewood, Aycock receive FFA support
Two Wayne County high schools have been awarded a portion of grant funding from the nation's largest rural lifestyle retailer in support of Future Farmers of America programs.The Tractor Supply Co. recently announced its third annual Grants for Growing program,...Published: Jun 18, 2018 7:36 AM Full Story
Sunday, June 17, 2018
Former Fremont mayor Andy Evans found dead; SBI investigates
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of former Fremont mayor Floyd Anthony "Andy" Evans. Evans was found dead by a family member at one of his properties located at 129 Evans Farm Road, Fremont, on Saturday at...Published: Jun 17, 2018 6:15 PM Full Story
One shot in Goldsboro; police search for suspect
Police are searching for the suspect involved in a Saturday shooting that left one woman injured. Warrants have been issued against Demarcus Martrell Davis, 33, of Goldsboro, for attempted murder, firing into an occupied vehicle and possession of a firearm...Published: Jun 17, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base opens Thomas Koritz Clinic
After a decade of waiting, medical staff on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base have some shiny new accommodations, as the base held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Thomas Koritz replacement medical clinic Friday. The new clinic, which bears...Published: Jun 17, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
An honor to serve
As 4th Fighter Wing Commander Col. Christopher Sage prepares to hand over command of the wing July 3, he is looking fondly over his time as a part of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base leadership. Speaking with reporters Friday, Sage...Published: Jun 17, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Pikeville Class of 1952 reunites
The Pikeville High School Class of 1952 met recently for its 66th class reunion. Attending were front row from left J.P. Gurley, Bertha Smith Pate, Billy Ray Hinson; and back row from left Betty Jean Blow Corbett, Jean Roberts Wall,...Published: Jun 17, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Traffic stop leads to heroin bust
A Goldsboro man was arrested and charged for drug-related offenses following a traffic stop.Dominique Brown, 30, of 712 Slaughter St., was arrested and charged with two counts of trafficking heroin and with the possession of marijuana.Members of the Goldsboro...Published: Jun 17, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Wayne County Public Schools assistant superintendent slated to retire
Dean Sauls, Wayne County Public Schools assistant superintendent for support services and athletics, is retiring June 30, after a 41 and one-half-year career in education.Sauls began his teaching career at Central Academic School in Raleigh in 1976. The following...Published: Jun 17, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Friday, June 15, 2018
Wayne County Bridge to Reopen Today
Mark Edwards Road will reopen at 5 p.m. today and remain open to traffic throughout the weekend. N.C. Department of Transportation crews plan to close the bridge again on Monday to wrap up maintenance work. The bridge should be closed...Published: Jun 15, 2018 3:55 PM Full Story
Sage takes final flight as 4th Fighter Wing commander
Col. Christopher Sage took his final flight as commander of the 4th Fighter Wing Thursday, as the wing prepares to welcome new commander Col. Donn Yates during a change of command ceremony July 3. An Air Force tradition, the final...Published: Jun 15, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Woman identified in fatal wreck
The woman who died in a fatal, three-vehicle wreck Wednesday has been identified by the N.C. Highway Patrol. Eboni Harris, 25, of Pikeville, was declared dead at the scene, after the car she was traveling in, a Mazda 626 driven...Published: Jun 15, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Greenwood students published, hold poetry slam
Greenwood Middle School teacher Michelle Rutledge's passion for her students is palpable. The fifth-grade language arts educator is an unabashed fan of the teachable moment, and making sure her students have a takeaway. In the case of the latter, she...Published: Jun 15, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Residents question delay in disaster recovery
Those still trying to rebuild over a year after Hurricane Matthew tore through Wayne County had several questions for Emergency Management Director Mike Sprayberry Thursday night, but one common refrain summed up the concerns of the audience -- when will...Published: Jun 15, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Filing begins Monday for state, local judicial candidates
The candidate filing period for judicial offices in the Nov. 6 general election begins at noon Monday and ends at noon Friday, June 29. The district court seat currently held by 8th Judicial District Judge Beth Heath of Kinston is...Published: Jun 15, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Thursday, June 14, 2018
Young Lawyers set June expunction clinic
Many of the people who arrived at the Wayne County Courthouse on June 3 last year hoping to have their criminal records expunged came away empty handed, as the event was only for young people who had graduated from the...Published: Jun 14, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
One killed, three injured in U.S. 70 wreck
The N.C. Highway Patrol is investigating a three-car wreck on U.S. 70 that left one person dead and three more injured Wednesday. The wreck occurred around 1 p.m. Wednesday, at Exit 370, where the U.S. 70 Bypass begins just inside...Published: Jun 14, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Praying for peace
Community leaders and residents gathered at the Cornerstone Commons Wednesday night to pray for an end to gun violence in the city. The second annual Impact Teens Citywide Prayer vigil is part of an ongoing effort by the youth-driven group...Published: Jun 14, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Kelly remembered as a dedicated rescue volunteer
MOUNT OLIVE -- Anthony Kelly spent many hours at the Mount Olive Rescue Building. He spent even more hours over the years working to help others as a member of that volunteer squad. Kelly will return to that building for...Published: Jun 14, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Athletes compete, win at Special Olympics Summer Games
Special Olympics Wayne County had numerous winners in the Summer Games, held recently in Raleigh. The local athletes competed in softball skills, track and field, bowling, cycling and swimming, said D'Leeshia Lee, local coordinator. The following is a list of...Published: Jun 14, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Bridge closed for emergency repairs
A stretch of Mark Edwards Road has been closed in order to make emergency bridge repairs.N.C. Department of Transportation maintenance crews will repair parts of the substructure that have deteriorated on the bridge over West Bear Creek, near Parkstown Road.The...Published: Jun 13, 2018 11:12 AM Full Story
Cooper encourages storm victims to seek help
The Hurricane Matthew recovery effort is a long process tied up in federal red tape, but people who have not applied still need to do so, Gov. Roy Cooper said. Cooper made his appeal during a brief stopover Tuesday morning...Published: Jun 13, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Col. Donn Yates to lead 4th Fighter Wing
The 4th Fighter Wing will welcome new leadership July 3, as Col. Donn C. Yates will take command of the wing from Col. Christopher Sage, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base public affairs confirmed Tuesday. Yates, currently the commander of the...Published: Jun 13, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Charles B. Aycock, Wayne County's largest graduating class, celebrates
The Falcons have officially left the nest, as the Class of 2018 took flight on Tuesday night. Charles B. Aycock High School again had the county's largest graduating class, with 293 seniors receiving diplomas. The traffic jam started early, as...Published: Jun 13, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
'A milestone achievement': Southern Wayne High School
MOUNT OLIVE -- The shoes with the 5-inch stiletto heels swung from Summer Wilson's fingers. She wasn't holding them because she was afraid of walking across the Southern Wayne High School graduation stage. She was more concerned they would hurt...Published: Jun 13, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Association of Educational Office Professionals honors two from Wayne Community College
Two Wayne Community College employees were recently honored by the Association of Educational Office Professionals during its annual administrators luncheon. Joanna Morrisette, left, associate vice president for academic and students services, was named the 2018 Administrator of the Year for...Published: Jun 13, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Southern Wayne senior receives national FFA scholarship
Cathryn Jones of Mount Olive recently received a 2018 National FFA Scholarship sponsored by Rabo AgriFinance, a financial solutions provider for leading U.S. agricultural producers and agribusinesses. "We are grateful to be given the opportunity to support future ag leaders...Published: Jun 13, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
United Way Days of Action to focus on special needs children
United Way of Wayne County will hold its annual Days of Action June 18 through 23. In past years, volunteers have held food and supply drives for various organizations, cleaned areas of the county and even delivered Meals on Wheels....Published: Jun 13, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
ENC Stop Human Trafficking Now announces new community outreach coordinator
FARMVILLE -- ENC Stop Human Trafficking Now recently announced the hiring of Melinda Sampson as the organization's new community outreach coordinator. Sampson, a Farmville native, graduated from East Carolina University in 2009 with a bachelor of arts in communication. She...Published: Jun 13, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Carnival With a Cop offers fun, builds trust
Regulars and visitors to the Peggy Seegars Senior Center were hosted to a fun-filled day Tuesday with the second annual Carnival With a Cop. Six Goldsboro police were on hand during the event, which started at 9 a.m., and included...Published: Jun 13, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
Goldsboro High School, library launch racial healing program
A grassroots reading program designed to open up dialogue about racial healing will be offered at Goldsboro High School in the fall. The high school will partner with Wayne County Public Library in recruiting about a dozen interested sophomores to...Published: Jun 12, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
High hopes: Rosewood High seniors graduate
Afternoon thunderstorms caused the graduation ceremony for 115 high school seniors at Rosewood High School to be moved inside the school gymnasium. The class of 2018 gathered inside the school's cafeteria where they put the final touches on their caps...Published: Jun 12, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Wayne agencies benefit from state budget
Several Wayne County municipalities, nonprofits and agencies have received grants in the state's new budget. "To me it is a good budget period, and a really good budget for eastern North Carolina," said state District 10 Rep. John Bell of...Published: Jun 12, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Mount Olive businessman dies in car accident
A Mount Olive businessman died in a one-vehicle accident Monday in Lenoir County just south of LaGrange. Anthony Ray Kelly, 55, was traveling northbound on N.C. 903 in a tractor trailer when he veered off the road to the right,...Published: Jun 12, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
WorkKeys tests offered in June
The WorkKeys(r) tests for the National Career Readiness Certificate will be offered at Wayne Community College three times in June. The Wayne Occupational Readiness Keys for Success (WORKS) program will provide testing sessions on June 20, from 12:30 to 4:30...Published: Jun 12, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Monday, June 11, 2018
Dorothy Cotton, civil rights pioneer and MLK colleague, dies
ATLANTA -- Goldsboro native Dorothy Cotton, who worked closely with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., taught nonviolence to demonstrators before marches and sometimes calmed tensions by singing church hymns, has died. She was 88. Cotton died Sunday afternoon at...Published: Jun 11, 2018 3:22 PM Full Story
Special needs adults find calm with yoga therapy
The lights are dimmed in the exercise studio at the YMCA, soothing instrumental music playing in the background. Instructor Kathy Wood guides her students through a variety of basic yoga stretches, occasionally walking between the mats to offer encouragement or...Published: Jun 11, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Police charge woman with larceny
A Goldsboro woman has been arrested and charged with embezzling $11,000 from her former employer. In a release from the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, Patricia Ann Newsome Fralick, 52, of 102 Heather Glen Drive, was arrested. She is charged with...Published: Jun 11, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Judge dismisses charges against child care worker
A District Court judge dismissed charges against a former child care worker accused of abuse at the Goldsboro Family YMCA. Judge Charles Gaylor, who reviewed video footage of the employee interacting with a 2-year-old child, in February, dismissed a charge...Published: Jun 11, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Glimpses of the past
Sometimes, glimpses into the past are just that -- small glances in a history book or a story handed down by grandparents. At other times, like the Vault to View presentation held by the Wayne County Public Library Saturday morning,...Published: Jun 11, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Eagle Scout Award
Adam O'Malley Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Adam O'Malley Sr., was presented the Eagle Scout Award at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor held June 4. Adam is an instructor with Troop 222. Adam graduated from Wayne Early Middle...Published: Jun 11, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Sunday, June 10, 2018
'Take a chance'
MOUNT OLIVE -- Tanya Avila Diaz said she wasn't ready to wake up Saturday morning and be an adult. But after receiving her diploma during the Spring Creek High School graduation ceremony, Diaz said she was happy she decided...Published: Jun 10, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Councilman Antonio Williams' residency challenged
A Goldsboro resident has filed a voter challenge against Councilman Antonio Williams, alleging that he is not a resident of precinct 17, where he is registered to vote. Zachary Lilly, who lives on Ash Street, filed the challenge with...Published: Jun 10, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
'Create positive change'
Eastern Wayne High's class of 2018 is on to bigger and better things. The graduating seniors celebrated four years of hard work Saturday, as around 220 students walked across the stage for graduation. Their friends and families surrounding them,...Published: Jun 10, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
DOT seeks input on highway projects
WILSON -- The public will have the opportunity Tuesday to express their opinions on which proposed projects the N.C. Department of Transportation should build in its six-county Division 4. Included in the proposed plans is the upgrading of a...Published: Jun 10, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Work to close section of Wayne Memorial Drive
Wayne Memorial Drive will be closed between Hare Road and Stoney Creek Church Road starting Monday. A detour will send motorists to Tommy's and Hare roads. The road is being closed for a project that includes installing a culvert....Published: Jun 10, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
End of School Fun Day
Tammy Twiggs teaches her grandson Elijah Hudler, 2, how to blow bubbles during the annual Optimist Club End-of-School Fun Day at Cornerstone Commons Saturday. Each year the club organizes the event with games and activities for children along with...Published: Jun 10, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Friday, June 8, 2018
Goldsboro man challenges Antonio Williams' residency
A Goldsboro resident has filed a voter challenge against Councilman Antonio Williams, alleging that he is not a resident of precinct 17, where he is registered to vote.Zachary Lilly, who lives on Ash Street, filed the challenge with the Wayne...Published: Jun 8, 2018 2:47 PM Full Story
To market, to market: Wayne County's new Farm Credit Farmers Market to open June 26
Wayne County, Wayne County how does your farmers market grow -- with watermelons, sweet corn and other local crops all in a row. And it all will be ready for harvest when the new Farm Credit Farmers Market opens at...Published: Jun 8, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Labor of love: Civic group Men Who Care spends time mentoring Dillard Middle students
For the members of Goldsboro civic group Men Who Care, the last three years mentoring a class of Dillard Middle students has been a labor of love. On Thursday that labor neared its end -- at least for now --...Published: Jun 8, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Safe Kids named coalition of the year
Wayne County Safe Kids Coalition has been recognized by the state as Coalition of the Year. The local agency, known for its efforts to provide education and resources to ensure child safety, is housed at the Partnership for Children of...Published: Jun 8, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Federal grant speeds U.S. 70 upgrades
North Carolina has been awarded $147 million in federal funding to help complete the upgrade of U.S. 70 between Interstate 40 and Morehead City to freeway status and to widen 25 miles of Interstate 95. The U.S. 70 upgrade will...Published: Jun 8, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Thursday, June 7, 2018
Concrete plant approved
The Goldsboro City Council approved several zoning requests at its meeting Monday, including one to allow the construction of a concrete plant at the Oldcastle Adams building on the north side of Patetown Road between Industry Court and North Williams...Published: Jun 7, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Investing in the local economy
Explaining the basis for economic development is as simple as playing a game of Hungry Hungry Hippos, said Christopher Chung, CEO of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina. The official definition of economic development is to increase the wealth...Published: Jun 7, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
YMCA endowment honors CEO
The Goldsboro Family YMCA has started an endowment fund to honor its departing chief executive officer. Officials announced the John Richards "Access to the Y" endowment fund, a portion of which will be used for financial assistance to the Y....Published: Jun 7, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Pair arrested on heroin charges
Wayne County sheriff's deputies arrested two people on drug charges during a traffic stop Saturday. During the traffic stop, off Central Heights Road, officers with the Aggressive Criminal Enforcement team searched the vehicle and found drug paraphernalia and heroin. Officers...Published: Jun 6, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Council adopts $61.4 million budget in 5-1 vote
The Goldsboro City Council voted 5-1 in favor of its fiscal 2018-19 budget that holds the line on property taxes and fees and slashes the council's health care supplement. The council took less than 10 minutes during its Monday meeting...Published: Jun 6, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Suspects wanted for credit card fraud
Two men are wanted by Goldsboro police for allegedly using a fabricated credit card at a local jewelry store. The Goldsboro Police Department recently released surveillance images of the suspects, which were taken March 29 at the Gold Pyramid Jewelry...Published: Jun 6, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Chasing the dream
Spencer Jones, grandson of Douglas and Judy Wiggins of Mount Olive, and his band Redhill are leading the voting in a contest for a chance to open for OneRepublic at the Stadium of Fire concert on July 4 in Provo,...Published: Jun 6, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Commissioners move closer to tax increase
The Wayne County commissioners continue to wrestle over whether or not a property tax increase is needed, and if so, how much. Commissioner Joe Gurley argued against the increase during the board's Tuesday morning session while others continued to support...Published: Jun 6, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
One-act plays set for Center Stage
Local people will showcase their talents during Center Stage Theatre's Evening of One Act event, to be held Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Wayne County Museum. Tickets are $5, available at the door or at the Paramount...Published: Jun 6, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Grantham student accepted in Duke Talent Identification Program
Anna Kate Weeks, a seventh-grader at Grantham Middle School, recently qualified for inclusion in the Duke Talent Identification Program, or TIP. Each year, the organization identifies a group of academically talented students in the U.S., based on exceptional grade-level standardized...Published: Jun 6, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Delta Sigma Theta recognizes accomplishments
The Goldsboro alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. held its recent May Week luncheon at the Maxwell Center, recognizing several for their accomplishments. The purpose of May Week is to emphasize the importance of higher education, especially for...Published: Jun 6, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Katherine Pelt receives Harvard Prize Book
Katherine Pelt, a junior at Goldsboro High School, received a Harvard Prize Book, awarded to outstanding students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship and character, combined with achievement in other areas. Pelt, ranked among the top students at her school, has...Published: Jun 6, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Allied health dean captures state recognition
Janell Marak, dean of the Allied Health and Public Service division at Wayne Community College, has been named the 2017-2018 Katrina V. Miller administrator of the year by the N.C. Association of Educational Office Professionals. She was chosen for the...Published: Jun 6, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Mount Olive budget includes water, sewer rate increases
MOUNT OLIVE -- It took the Mount Olive Town Board less than two minutes Monday night to hold a budget hearing and adopt its budget for fiscal year 2018-19. No one spoke during the brief budget hearing that was...Published: Jun 6, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Class of 2018: More than 1,200 seniors set to graduate
Wayne County Public Schools will graduate 1,236 seniors at the end of the 2017-18 school year, with five graduations taking place within the next week. On Saturday, Eastern Wayne High School will hold its ceremony at 9 a.m. on...Published: Jun 6, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
YMCA program to benefit cancer patients
Goldsboro Family YMCA will be introducing an exercise program for current and former cancer patients in the fall. "We just got a grant from YMCA of the U.S.A. to begin offering the Livestrong program for cancer patients," said Alice Huneycutt,...Published: Jun 6, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
Clearing clogged streams remains a priority
When the town of Mount Olive held a public hearing last month on an ordinance regulating new construction in floodways, local residents were more concerned with the frequent flooding caused by debris-clogged streams. A countywide project to address those concerns...Published: Jun 5, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Paramount Series features mix of musical styles
The 11th annual Paramount Performing Arts Series will feature a variety of performances -- from a contemporary twist on Gullah sounds to Spanish-language music to holiday music. Stephanie Slusser, Paramount Theatre service coordinator, said the series started when the theater...Published: Jun 5, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Wayne School of Engineering social studies teacher wins state award
Wayne School of Engineering social studies teacher Tony Blair has been named the 2018 North Carolina Scholastic High School director of the year. He was recently recognized during the annual meeting of the N.C. Association for Scholastic Activities. Blair began...Published: Jun 5, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Police arrest teens in rash of vehicle break-ins
Goldsboro police arrested three teens in connection to a recent rash of vehicle break-ins. Last month, the Criminal Investigations Division, along with patrol officers and the Crime Scene Unit, began investigating reported vehicle break-ins that took place in the area...Published: Jun 5, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Keeping cool: WAGES offers fans to seniors
People 60 and older, as well as adults with disabilities, are eligible to sign up through Oct. 31 for free fans through the Wayne County Services on Aging and WAGES. For more information, call Brownie Doss at WAGES at 919-734-1178,...Published: Jun 5, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Monday, June 4, 2018
Pillows with a purpose
Gayle Peele is a woman on a mission -- one pillow at a time. She is the owner of Two Mama's Gift Shop, a business that has been converted into a prayer ministry. In addition to the Pikeville store which...Published: Jun 4, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
4-Day Movement celebrates five-year milestone
A ministry for residents in need turns five years old today. 4-Day Movement, launched in 2013 to connect residents with resources "four days at a time," was celebrated in a variety of ways over the weekend, said founder D.J. Coles....Published: Jun 4, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Commissioners to hold public hearing for budget proposal
The public will have the opportunity Tuesday morning to comment on Wayne County's $192,291,163 budget proposal that includes a 2.65-cent property tax increase for fiscal year 2018-19. The budget and tax increase, which would take the rate from 66.35 to...Published: Jun 4, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Farmer sentenced to federal prison
A LaGrange farmer has been sentenced to federal prison for crop insurance fraud, fraudulent federal disaster claims, aggravated identity theft and conspiracy to commit money laundering. Chief U.S. District Judge James C. Dever III sentenced James Truman Wiggins Jr., 68,...Published: Jun 4, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Small business center offers advice, direction
The Wayne Business and Industry Center's Small Business Center will be offering free counseling services at several locations in the community this summer. Dale Fey, the center's director, provides one-on-one analysis, evaluation and counseling and helps entrepreneurs get on track...Published: Jun 4, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Sunday, June 3, 2018
Sprayberry responds to disaster funding concerns
The frustration over the pace of Hurricane Matthew disaster relief that spilled over at the Wayne County commissioners May 15 meeting has reached state N.C. Emergency Management Director Mike Sprayberry. Sprayberry will speak at a public meeting from 6...Published: Jun 3, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Princeton celebrates community
Lydia Brown jumped up and down in the bouncy house on the front lawn of Princeton Elementary School, just one of the many children's activities at the eighth annual Princeton Community Day on Saturday. "Mommy, watch this!" she said,...Published: Jun 3, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Red Cross: Prepare now for hurricane season
When hurricane-force winds are howling and water is pouring into your yard, that's not the time to think about preparing for a disaster. Hurricane season officially started Friday, but Wayne County residents should have already started their disaster preparations...Published: Jun 3, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Hurricane season could be more active than normal
Even as survivors of 2016's Hurricane Matthew continue to struggle to rebuild, the country is bracing for what is predicted to be a near- or above-normal season that began Friday. But perhaps the main thing that people should be...Published: Jun 3, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Highway Patrol jumpstarts internship program
The N.C. Highway Patrol has a high school internship program designed to help high school students choose a career within the Highway Patrol. Students must complete 40 hours of training within three months. The program involves different tasks and...Published: Jun 3, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Friday, June 1, 2018
It's Donut Day!
It was World War I, a time of intense fighting in France. American service men were battling for their lives in the trenches. Living conditions were not that good. But 250 women, known as Hallelujah Lassies, helped make things a...Published: Jun 1, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Center Street Jam honors armed forces
The Center Street Jam paid tribute to members of the armed forces, active and retired, during its annual Military Appreciation Night on Thursday. Mary Archibald handed out red, white and blue parphernalia -- beach balls, beads and headbands among them....Published: Jun 1, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Commissioners eye WayneNET deficit
Thursday's second round of budget deliberations by the Wayne County commissioners netted nearly $300,000 in cuts but also signaled the return to the pointed questioning of prior year sessions that were missing from Wednesday's budget meeting. Commissioner Joe Daughtery led...Published: Jun 1, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Council plans to adopt budget
The Goldsboro City Council took about 15 minutes on Thursday to complete its final budget meeting before moving to adopt the budget June 4.The council took almost no action, with one motion from Councilman Bill Broadaway moving $20,000 collected in...Published: Jun 1, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story