Wednesday, August 8, 2018
Disaster relief inches closer
Renner Petty Sr. of Dudley had one wish for his 74th birthday Tuesday night -- resolution to the nearly two years of uncertainty that have passed since his Dudley home was flooded by Hurricane Matthew.Petty wasn't by himself in seeking...Published: Aug 8, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Man dies in tree-cutting incident
The removal of trees turned deadly for a Warsaw man on Tuesday.Emergency personnel responded to a call just after 11:30 a.m. of a man pinned while trimming trees.Jose Ruiz, 49, of 111 Short St. in Warsaw, was helping Freddie Gomez...Published: Aug 8, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
'It means a lot': Goldsboro High School welcomes back students for the start of a new year
On any normal day attending school, ZeMirah Harris said high school students are just there.They show up without any type of fanfare, congratulations or words of encouragement to learn and do their work.For Goldsboro High School, the first day of...Published: Aug 8, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Seven Springs, Grantham ready to go online
Seven Springs and Grantham residents will be able to sign up for wireless high-speed internet beginning in September.Gigabit speed will be available in downtown Goldsboro within one-half mile of a tower on building at 139 W. Walnut St. with speeds...Published: Aug 8, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Mount Olive comes out for National Night Out
MOUNT OLIVE -- Edna Pride didn't bring all of her great-grandchildren to Tuesday night's National Night Out in Mount Olive but all things considered that's probably understandable.She has 12 of them, after all.Price, along with four out of the 12,...Published: Aug 8, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Dancing Stars of Wayne County lineup begins
Dancing Stars of Wayne County is still searching for a few brave souls to participate in the eighth annual show in October.According to Lara Landers, director of marketing and events for Wayne Education Network, Dancing Stars of Wayne County will...Published: Aug 8, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Taking back the night
In an effort to raise community awareness, Goldsboro police hosted the 35th annual National Night Out event Tuesday night. The event is an annual opportunity for law enforcement to connect with the community.Goldsboro police officer Marissa Davis was thrilled to...Published: Aug 8, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story