Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Crime Stoppers gospel sing Friday
Wayne County Crime Stoppers will host its annual gospel sing to raise money in its efforts in fighting crime on Friday.The event will be at 7 p.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 204 E. Chestnut St., and includes performances...Published: Aug 22, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Commissioners sign off on street assessment roll
For the first time in years, motorists driving through Canterbury Village and North Creek subdivisions won't have to worry about dodging huge potholes.However, it now falls to property owners in those two subdivisions to begin paying for the improvements at...Published: Aug 22, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
City launches Historic Commission investigation
City of Goldsboro attorney Ron Lawrence will investigate the conduct of the Historic District Commission after its chairman publicly chastised a fellow member of the board.The Goldsboro City Council directed its attorney to conduct the investigation after Councilman Antonio Williams,...Published: Aug 22, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Southbound U.S. 117 to close Thursday night
Southbound lanes of U.S. 117 South are scheduled to be closed overnight Thursday between its intersection with U.S. 117 Alternate and Country Club Road at Mount Olive.If the weather cooperates, the southbound lanes will be closed from 9 p.m. Thursday...Published: Aug 22, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Silent Sam Confederate statue toppling sparks concern, discussion
CHAPEL HILL -- History cannot be erased.It can be left out of books, records and documents, but Sylvia Barnes, president of the Goldsboro-Wayne Branch of the NAACP, said that history itself cannot be erased.Statues, however, can be removed.After standing in...Published: Aug 22, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
North Drive Elementary School open house
Second-grade teacher Monique Brown shows Lillie Russell, 7, her desk during open house at North Drive Elementary School Tuesday night. Also pictured are Lillie's parents, Jeron Russell and Shatiya Sims. Wayne County Public Schools will continue to offer school open...Published: Aug 22, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Destined to address poverty, inspire change
When Jerry Baker helps children in need by giving them backpacks of school supplies, he is reminded of his childhood.He is reminded of how he would go around town receiving boxes of supplies and try to pay the electric bill...Published: Aug 22, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
County donates ambulance to Wayne Community College
Wayne County Office of Emergency Services has donated a vehicle to Wayne Community College for use in its Emergency Medical Services Program.The 2002 ambulance will be used in stationary and driving training of emergency medical personnel, officials said.The vehicle was...Published: Aug 22, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Homeschool fair connects parents, students
The Lord's Table Church converted part of its space into the second annual Wayne County Homeschool Fair Monday.In addition to speakers and vendors, there were opportunities for new and veteran parents to network and learn about resources to help create...Published: Aug 22, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story