Sunday, July 29, 2018
Travelin' man
Holly "Cargo" Harrison, 58, decided he wanted to go for a walk -- not to the corner or around the block or even across town.Instead he set off on a grueling 14,500-mile odyssey from the southernmost tip of Argentina to...Published: Jul 29, 2018 6:03 PM Full Story
Missing teen search continues
Wayne County sheriff deputies have identified a person of interest related to a missing teenager officers believe ran away from home last weekend.The sheriff's office recently released photos of a man who may be connected to the missing teen, Ashanti...Published: Jul 29, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Brantley seeks Democratic nomination for Senate
Retired Chief District Court Judge David Brantley will seek the Democratic nomination to challenge Republican state Sen. Louis Pate of Mount Olive in the Nov. 6 general election.Barbara Dantonio, the current Democratic candidate, has withdrawn from the race.Brantley, who retired...Published: Jul 29, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Mount Olive search nets drug arrests
MOUNT OLIVE -- A search of a Mount Olive area home has resulted in several drug charges.Gregory Scott Harrison, 38, of 677 Pineview Cemetery Road, has been charged with one count of possession with intent to sell and deliver heroin,...Published: Jul 29, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
New Hope High School Class of 1955
The New Hope High School Class of 1955 recently held its 63rd reunion at K&W Cafeteria. Front row from left are Betty Coker Webber, Nancy Corbett Scott, Mary Elizabeth Strickland Darden, Katherine Wells Smith and Betty Jean Parks Moore. Second...Published: Jul 29, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Health career training offered
Several Wayne Community College courses that prepare students for careers in health care will begin in August.Medical billing and coding is an online course that is taught in two parts across the fall semester. It leads to a certificate from...Published: Jul 29, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Comatha Johnson honored for dedication, service
Comatha Boyette Johnson has been awarded the Continental Societies' Cornerstone Award and President's Award.Johnson received the awards at the organization's recent national conclave in Hampton, Virginia.The Cornerstone Award is presented for unconditional commitment to Continental Societies Inc.The President's Award is...Published: Jul 29, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Charles B. Aycock High School Class of 1962
The Charles B. Aycock High School Class of 1962 recently celebrated its reunion with 38 members attending. They were the first class to graduate from CBA. Pictured on front row from left, Mary Lee Sasser Fulghum, Frances Hardison Wiggs, Janice...Published: Jul 29, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Cosmetology information sessions planned
Information sessions for Wayne Community College Workforce Continuing Education's fall nail, hair and cosmetology courses will be held in the next few weeks.Anyone interested in enrolling in natural hair care, nail technology or cosmetology classes must attend a free hourlong...Published: Jul 29, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Man charged with indecent liberties
A Goldsboro man has been arrested for alleged indecent liberties with a child.A victim reported the sexual assault to police that had allegedly taken place multiple times during a two-week period, according to Goldsboro police.James Frank Johnson, 61, of 1306...Published: Jul 29, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story