Sunday, May 31, 2015
WATCH backers: Program deserves funding
In the years since Wayne Action Teams for Community Health began providing health care for the uninsured in Wayne County, its director has seen the program grow beyond the mobile van to a satellite clinic at the YMCA and...Published: May 31, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Community gathers for a Saturday of fun
Katy Brewer lined up the shot with her bow and arrow -- the deer was in her sights. Kim Knight, a sergeant with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission in Johnston County, helped her hold the bow steady to...Published: May 31, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Second suspect arrested in rash of thefts
The second suspect identified in a series of motor vehicle break-ins that took place in January has turned himself in to the Goldsboro Police Department, according to a press release. Deshawn Lamont Rowe, 22, is charged with two counts of...Published: May 31, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
County reviews budget proposal
Wayne County's proposed 2015-16 budget of $177,854,151 reduces the property tax rate from 66.65 cents to 66.5 cents per $100 of property value, eliminates several positions but then adds 28 employees for the new jail. It provides for 2...Published: May 31, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Eastern N.C.'s champion
John Kerr III towered over the Wayne County political scene for more than two decades. A state representative and later a powerful senator, Kerr never met a stranger. A man who loved to talk, he was friendly and truly interested...Published: May 31, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Fourteen Faith Christian seniors turn tassels
The Rev. Christian Powell gripped a baton during the commencement speech he gave to the 2015 Faith Christian Academy graduating class Friday night. That baton, he said, represented the education and the upbringing the graduates have. He said that...Published: May 31, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Paddle party
Becky Winslow lined up her canoe at the bottom of the boat ramp, sliding half of it into the water. She eased down into the craft and prepared herself for three hours of paddling. Then, as she started to move...Published: May 31, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Commission to hear budget comments
Wayne County's proposed 2015-16 budget of $177,854,151 will be open for public comment Tuesday during a hearing before the county board of commissioners. The public hearing will start at 9:15 a.m. The meeting will begin with an agenda briefing...Published: May 31, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Friday, May 29, 2015
County defunds health agency
Nonprofits have been in the crosshairs of Wayne County commissioners for the past couple of years. But Thursday only two, Literacy Connections and WATCH (Wayne Action Teams for Community Health), were singled out for attention. Literacy Connections survived the...Published: May 29, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Beauty queens preparing for state pageant
Two years ago, Victoria Baskett was fighting for her life in the North Carolina Children's Hospital. "In June 2013, I was on life support and a medically induced coma for four days and in the hospital for about four...Published: May 29, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Downtown concert honors the military
Thursday night's Center Street Jam was more than a celebration of summer, it was a celebration of service. The festivities honored the men and women of the United States military. Flags and banners decorated the main stage, and opening remarks...Published: May 29, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Police seeking 4-5 in home invasion
Investigators with the Goldsboro Police Department are working to identify a group of young black men who forced their way into a woman's home at about 1 a.m. this morning and robbed her at gunpoint. The victim, a 45-year-old...Published: May 29, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Cast of 'Lizard Lick Towing' expected to attend Princeton Community Day
The town of Princeton will host its fifth annual Princeton Community Day at Princeton Elementary School Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Scheduled to attend are members of the cast of the television reality show "Lizard Lick Towing,"...Published: May 29, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Essay winners
Winners of the Exchange Club of Goldsboro and Wayne County 4-H essay contest were chosen recently. The two groups partner to offer a job shadowing program in the Wayne County public school system each year. Pictured are, from left, Shamayah...Published: May 29, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, May 28, 2015
Officials: College safety protocol worked
At its first board of trustees meeting since the April 13 shooting on campus, Wayne Community College President Dr. Kay Albertson said the institution's safety plan "worked" and later announced the creation of a new position to strengthen security....Published: May 28, 2015 2:35 PM Full Story
One sought, one caught in vehicle break-ins
One man has been caught and another is wanted in connection with a motor vehicle break-in reported on New Year's Day in Goldsboro. According to a Goldsboro Police Department press release, the investigation has also led to charges in...Published: May 28, 2015 2:35 PM Full Story
Two men charged in theft of tools
Two Wayne County men already in jail in other counties for separate crimes are now charged with the theft of a trailer filled with tools taken from a residence in Goldsboro. The trailer and tools, valued at $12,842, was...Published: May 28, 2015 2:35 PM Full Story
No limits
Pernatthia Marshall just wants to be a regular teen. She describes herself as "easy to get along with" and while she admits she is shy, she considers herself "really funny." She doesn't like to draw a lot of attention...Published: May 28, 2015 2:35 PM Full Story
Leak closes eatery
A natural gas leak forced the evacuation of the Chick-fil-A at 1201 N. Berkeley Blvd. at about 9 this morning. The restaurant will not reopen today. Goldsboro Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief Frank Sasser said a gas leak behind the...Published: May 28, 2015 2:35 PM Full Story
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
WATCH on list for cut
Appropriation: $0. Dr. Clark Gaither, WATCH medical director, said he was disappointed, but not surprised, on Tuesday when he received a letter from the county finance office that the agency would not receive any of the approximately $220,000 requested...Published: May 27, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Slated for arrival
Goldsboro's new 4,800-square-foot transfer center on Carolina Street is scheduled to be completed by Aug. 25. The project, funded in part by a TIGER V grant received from the federal government, will finish three months ahead of the Streetscape...Published: May 27, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Copper thief caught as he returns to scene
An alleged copper thief returned to the same South George Street warehouse one too many times this month, a Goldsboro Police Department press release said. Mourice Nathaniel Wilder, 25, 1507 Catalpa St., now faces seven criminal charges including breaking...Published: May 27, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Commander fired
One of the highest-ranking officers on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base -- the decorated colonel responsible for overseeing everything from security, food services and personnel support for the 4th Fighter Wing -- was fired Friday after his commanding officer...Published: May 27, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Council members take closer look at proposed new budget numbers
The Goldsboro City Council is expected to adopt a budget for fiscal year 2015-16 on Monday that includes a 1-cent tax increase and funding cuts to agencies across the board. This decision comes on the heels of a budget...Published: May 27, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Report: Lice no reason for absence
The condition might be uncomfortable, a nuisance or an embarrassment, but according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, head lice are not a reason to keep kids home from school. In an updated clinical report by the AAP in...Published: May 27, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Thompson earns Spence Art honor
A Meadow Lane Elementary School art teacher and outstanding student artists were recently recognized during Wayne County Public Schools' 24th annual visual arts awards reception. Terri Thompson was named the Zeno Spence Art Educator of the Year for 2014-15....Published: May 27, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Student gets first place in Duke's TIP
A fourth-grader at St. Mary School was recently selected as first place winner in the a writing contest sponsored by Duke University's Talent Identification Program. Emilyn Steele placed first in the fourth grade division of the annual 4th-6th Grade...Published: May 27, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Crime of the week
On May 25, the Goldsboro Police Department responded to a residence located in the 1200 block of Park Avenue B. The citizen reported they left their home secure on that date and when they returned at noon they found a...Published: May 27, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Suspect faces rape, sexual offense charge
A Goldsboro man accused of rape and sexual offenses against a minor is in custody today, according to a Goldsboro police report. Brian Keith King, 20, 311B Charles St., is charged with three counts each of statutory rape and...Published: May 26, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Community gathers to salute those who gave their lives in service to their country
C. Ray Smith had already made up his mind that he wasn't coming back from his deployment. Going into his mission, his supervisors had told him they would be lucky if 10 percent of the men that went on...Published: May 26, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Schools keeping senior projects
The graduation project is still alive and well in three Wayne County high schools. Introduced statewide to the freshman class of 2006 as a requirement to earning a high school diploma, it was at times a controversial topic. Officials...Published: May 26, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Monday, May 25, 2015
Veterans can get benefit information
JACKSONVILLE -- The American Legion, Department of North Carolina, Veterans Assistance and Rehabilitation Division will hold a Veterans Benefits Action Center from June 16-18 at American Legion Post 265, 146 Broadhurst Road. The event is for veterans and their...Published: May 25, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Former senator dies
John H. Kerr III, who championed eastern North Carolina causes during more than two decades in the state General Assembly, died Sunday at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. He was 79. Funeral arrangements will be announced later this week by...Published: May 25, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Honoring the fallen
MOUNT OLIVE -- Memorial Day was not established to mark the start of summer, and any nation that forgets those who have served and died defending it will be forgotten itself. That was the message Sunday afternoon of Marine...Published: May 25, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Groups ask city to keep funding
With word out that Goldsboro City Council is considering cutting certain allotments to several local charitable organizations, local leaders came to the budget discussions to plead their cases. Literacy Connections director Pat Yates gave a lengthy presentation to the...Published: May 25, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Sunday, May 24, 2015
Wayne School of Engineering graduates 77
Wayne School of Engineering graduated 77 students Friday evening, among whom were the first two graduates in the history of the school to obtain both a four-year high school diploma and a two-year associate degree. The two students --...Published: May 24, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
School district human resources director resigns
The human resources director of Wayne County Public Schools for nearly a decade departed abruptly earlier this week, leaving the district tight-lipped and him claiming the reason was to seek "other educational pursuits." Dr. Marvin "Steve" McCoy was named...Published: May 24, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Twenty earn diplomas at Wayne Christian graduation
Austin Howell and Tanner Rose raced rolling chairs down a hallway to calm pre-graduation jitters. Blake Floars was worried that a temperamental zipper on his graduation gown wouldn't work -- it didn't, but no one seemed to notice. And...Published: May 24, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Faison restaurant closed by state for tax bill
FAISON -- The popular Southern Exposure restaurant was shuttered Tuesday after being seized by the state Department of Revenue for failure to pay state sales tax. According to published reports, the restaurant is nearly $16,000 in arrears on its...Published: May 24, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
No final numbers on Relay for Life
Relay for Life organizers are still tallying how much was raised from this year's event, held May 15-16 at the fairgrounds. It may be awhile before they have a total, said Brenda Robinson, Wayne County Relay for Life co-chairman....Published: May 24, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Memorial Day events planned
Memorial Day ceremonies will be held this afternoon in Mount Olive and Monday morning and afternoon in Goldsboro. The Wayne County Veterans and Patriots Coalition will sponsor the Goldsboro observances. The Mount Olive event is sponsored by VFW Post...Published: May 24, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Volunteers place flags to remember heroes
[email protected] Kelley Craver paused over the grave of Ralph Ringgold Faison. "Oh sir, thank you," she said. She knelt by his grave and placed a small American flag in front of it. Faison served in both World Wars before passing...Published: May 24, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Dillard/Goldsboro alumni gather for fellowship, memories
Hundreds of alumni of Dillard and Goldsboro high schools jammed the streets of south Goldsboro on Saturday to celebrate their 60th annual reunion, with floats, pageant queens and marching bands. The annual Dillard-Goldsboro reunion drew graduates from all over...Published: May 24, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
DGDC says more than 30 new businesses have opened downtown
The Downtown Goldsboro Development Corp. is letting its community know -- 37 new businesses have opened downtown since the start of Streetscape in 2012. The organization says that the new businesses that have opened within the Municipal Service District...Published: May 24, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Local Government Commission tells city its fund balance is too low
Goldsboro received a letter from the North Carolina Local Government Commission on Monday warning the city that its available fund balance, as of the 2013-14 fiscal year audit, did not have enough funds to support current city operations. Finance...Published: May 24, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Central/Eastern Wayne alumni gather to see old friends
Graduates of Central High School and Eastern Wayne High gathered Saturday to see old friends and to celebrate their alma maters as alumni held their annual reunion this weekend. "It's like a family reunion, basically," said Chandra Williams, who...Published: May 24, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Friday, May 22, 2015
Up first for Class of 2015: Wayne Early Middle College High School
PRINCETON -- Arlin Castellanos was only 2 years old when his father moved the family from Honduras to the United States for a shot at the American dream. That dream came true Thursday night as Arlin walked across the stage...Published: May 22, 2015 2:25 PM Full Story
Up first for Class of 2015: Wayne Country Day School
The 44th commencement exercise at Wayne Country Day School on Thursday night was rife with milestones -- not just for the students receiving diplomas but the school family. "This will be our last time graduating on property," Headmaster Todd...Published: May 22, 2015 2:25 PM Full Story
GHS/Dillard alumni set to gather
Thousands of alumni of Dillard/Goldsboro High and Central/Eastern Wayne High will gather this weekend in Goldsboro to renew friendships and celebrate homecoming. The annual reunions of the Dillard/Goldsboro High alumni association and the Central/Eastern Wayne alumni association start today...Published: May 22, 2015 2:25 PM Full Story
Thursday, May 21, 2015
City woman charged in check crime
A Goldsboro woman charged with stealing and forging checks and cashing them at various locations around the county is in custody today after Wayne County Sheriff's deputies found her camping in the woods off Overman Road. Her boyfriend, wanted...Published: May 21, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Ready for class: Board visits new schools
Wayne County Public Schools held two celebration ceremonies Wednesday at the district's newest middle schools, currently under construction in Grantham and Spring Creek and slated to open in the fall. "Top off celebrations" were held at the district's "energy-positive...Published: May 21, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Guns, cash stolen from house
An assortment of rifles, handguns and shotguns are on the street this morning following a residential break-in that took place while the homeowner was out of town. Thirty-six pocket watches and $17,700 in cash were also reported stolen. The...Published: May 21, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Computer system on tap for DSS
Wayne County commissioners on Tuesday balked at the initial cost of $1,353,136 and then $153,740 annually for each of the following four years for support services for a new hardware and recordkeeping software system for the Department of Social...Published: May 21, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
County finalizes pay plan
Three of seven Wayne County commissioners expressed reservations about switching to a merit-based pay plan based on employee evaluations out of concern that it could become a "buddy and friend" system. However, Commissioners John Bell, Ed Cromartie and Joe...Published: May 20, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Locals set to honor fallen
Nearly 4,000 small American flags will be placed on veterans' graves Saturday as Wayne County prepares to celebrate Memorial Day, said Bill Graham of the Wayne County Veterans and Patriots Coalition. Observances will be held in Goldsboro and Mount...Published: May 20, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Tassel turners
The first round of high school graduations are upon us, as five private and alternate schools kick off the season with ceremonies starting this week. Commencements start Thursday evening with two ceremonies planned. Wayne Country Day School will graduate...Published: May 20, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Goldsboro High School conducts 'signing day'
Goldsboro High School counselor Jason Willoughby wanted to generate student interest in planning for the future, so he took a page from what is often done for athletes who receive college scholarships. Traditionally, once a standout player is wooed...Published: May 20, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Garbage collection guidelines change
When it comes to garbage trucks, it's out with the old and in with the new -- rules and regulations included. As automated garbage trucks are implemented throughout the city, updates to routes and rules regarding placement of garbage...Published: May 20, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Icing down
With the weather heating up, some are preparing for a busy summer season, especially workers at businesses that offer cooler treats....Published: May 20, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Twenty-five graduate from Junior Leadership program
Twenty-five local high school juniors recently graduated from the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Junior Leadership program. An outgrowth of the Wayne County Leadership program, the student version was introduced in 1999. Each year, high school juniors are selected...Published: May 20, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Inmate found dead in cell
KENANSVILLE -- An investigation is being conducted into the death of a Duplin County Jail inmate found hanging in his jail cell Tuesday. No foul play is suspected. Anthony Ray Baker, 36, was found hanging in the shower of...Published: May 20, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Crime of the week
On May 15, officers of the Goldsboro Police Department responded to a residence in the 700 block of Prince Avenue regarding a break-in. Once on scene they spoke with the reporting party who stated the residence was secure on May...Published: May 20, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
160-mile walk brings man through Wayne
A lone man, dressed as a Confederate soldier, crested the top of the hill. Philip Brown hardly noticed a car speeding past him. He is re-creating the walk home by a paroled Southern soldier after the Civil War --...Published: May 19, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Dudley man charged with statutory rape
A Dudley man is charged with statutory rape after engaging in sex acts with a 14-year-old girl, according to a Wayne County Sheriff's Office press release. Tyrell Devon Tann, 18, 211 Brentwood Drive, is charged with two counts of statutory...Published: May 19, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Promise ... kept
Beth Carr has a special place in her heart for the group of students she taught more than 10 years ago at Rosewood Elementary School. In what would be her last year at the school, 2003-2004, it was a...Published: May 19, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
City budget cuts appropriations
A Goldsboro City Council budget discussion Monday afternoon revealed that the proposed budget for 2015-2016 will cut funding for many organizations, such as the Wayne County Museum and Literacy Connections, or remove funding entirely for some agencies, such as...Published: May 19, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
High-speed chase ends in crash
A Goldsboro man was airlifted to Vidant Medical Center in Greenville after a high-speed chase with police on a four-wheeler through a residential area ended in a wreck Monday evening, a Goldsboro Police report said. Speeds in excess of...Published: May 19, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
8-year-old served as Relay for Life honorary chairman
[email protected] Anna Beth Sanderson had to face the harsh reality of cancer at a very young age. But she didn't let it get the best of her. In fact, when she completed her chemotherapy, she wore a Disney "Frozen" Elsa...Published: May 19, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Monday, May 18, 2015
Wayne Community Concerts is folding
After almost 80 years of bringing musicians, comedians and dancers from all over the world to Goldsboro, Wayne Community Concerts has folded. The nonprofit organization had been providing four to five performances each year, shows that people in Goldsboro...Published: May 18, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Man, woman face charges in break-ins
A man and a woman charged by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office Friday in connection with a pair of motor vehicle break-ins reported May 11 might also be responsible for break-ins in the city. Since March, dozens of motor...Published: May 18, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Attendance for Wings Over Wayne Air Show weekend: 205,000
1st Lt. Zach Purser and 1st Lt. Josh Wilson sit atop a 4th Fighter Wing F-15E Strike Eagle while watching the Combined Arms Demonstration at the Wings Over Wayne Air Show Sunday afternoon. Seymour Johnson Air Force Base officials...Published: May 18, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
New director tapped for Board of Elections
Rosemary Blizzard is stepping down May 27 after serving just over two and a half years as director of the Wayne County Board of Elections. Dane Beavers, 57, an election technician with the county since September 2012, has been...Published: May 18, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Board to eye budget, salaries
Wayne County commissioners will get their first look Tuesday at the second part of a new employee classification and pay plan. On May 5, the board by a 6-1 vote adopted a merit-based pay plan based on employee evaluations....Published: May 18, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Jerry's Memorial Ride to raise money for sarcoidosis research
Tim Tucker of Goldsboro and the late Jerry Grimes were not only friends, they were neighbors. And in an ironic twist of fate, Tucker has been suffering for 14 years from the disease that claimed his friend's life just...Published: May 18, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Sunday, May 17, 2015
Freedom's ROAR
It looked a lot like the school bus they ride every morning -- the deep yellow vehicle making its way toward the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base flight line. But when a flame shot out of its back end,...Published: May 17, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
WCC Class of 2015: Tassels turned
Like her fellow graduates in Wayne Community College's Class of 2015, Lisa Mozingo was about to start a new chapter in her life. Her pursuit of two associate degrees -- one in general education and the other in human...Published: May 17, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
They came. They saw. They Relayed.
Judie Harrison and Carol Lancaster were laughing uproariously together before the Wayne County Relay for Life Survivors Lap began. They were laughing like only people who have been friends for 40 years can laugh. They have weathered devastating storms,...Published: May 17, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Traffic stop ends in drug, weapons arrest
A Goldsboro man who ran after a traffic stop conducted by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office warrant squad and the Goldsboro Police Department Patrol Shift D Tuesday faces drug and weapons charges. Cornelius Weeks, 28, 804 N. Pineview St.,...Published: May 17, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Guess who will be on 'The Bachelorette'?
One of the bachelor contestants on Season 11 of "The Bachelorette," which premieres Monday night, is from Seven Springs. The two-night event, which airs on ABC Monday at 9 p.m. and continues Tuesday at 8 p.m., launches with a...Published: May 17, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Infamy relived
Gavin Richardson raised a fist into the air -- jumping and shouting as one World War II-era aircraft after another left trails of fire and smoke along the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base flight line. "Yes," the 8-year-old said,...Published: May 17, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Air Force's precision team inspires students
Why is the five upside down? What happens if a Thunderbird pilot sneezes while flying? The students of Rosewood High School peppered the Air Force's elite aerial demonstration team with questions during an assembly Friday morning. The pilots explained that...Published: May 17, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Making their aerial wishes come true
Myasia Stokes, 9, was having the time of her life. She was all smiles at Friday's Wings Over Wayne Air Show practice. When the Thunderbirds arrived to sign autographs, Myasia skipped between pilots -- presenting each with a pen...Published: May 17, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
And as the sun set, they paused to remember
Some stood still with heads bowed, some embraced, and some simply looked on as hundreds of luminarias lit up the night sky one by one Friday night at the Wayne County Relay for Life. Inside each little bag was a...Published: May 17, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Teams find creative ways to help fund cancer fight
It started innocently enough. Ryan Bevell made a big red Deadmau5-style helmet his sophomore year of college for a Halloween party. It was a hit. So when he was trying to think of a unique way to raise money for...Published: May 17, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Two friends offer monogramming, heat press services in Mount Olive
MOUNT OLIVE -- Sherry Lee and Shelby Hargrove have been friends for nearly 30 years. They also work well together, opening their new business a little more than a month ago on North Breazeale Avenue. Sassy Stitches-N-Such Inc., located...Published: May 17, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Senior living centers merge
Brookdale at Country Day Road held a ribbon cutting on Thursday afternoon to celebrate a merger between Brookdale and Emeritus senior living homes that occurred in August 2014. At front center, the facility's longest staying resident, Louise Dunmyer, assists...Published: May 17, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
American heroes get a glimpse of 'American Idol' during song
Signaling the start of the aerial performances at Wings Over Wayne on Saturday morning, she was introduced simply over the loudspeaker. "The next voice you hear will be that of hometown hero Majesty Rose." No "American Idol" reference. No...Published: May 17, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Chef Herbert Herbst opens new restaurant with varied influences
Chef Herbert Herbst went from engineer to caterer to chef to restaurateur. After his career at Stanley Cooper ended, he searched for a new passion. "I've been exposed to food all my life," he said. His father was in...Published: May 17, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Girl Scouts seek help sending girls to camp
RALEIGH -- North Carolina Coastal Pines announced that the organization is seeing an increase in financial assistance requests by girls and families for its 2015 summer camp program. Since February, more than 200 girls have applied for financial aid...Published: May 17, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
French and Spanish students seek homes
Eight host families are sought in the Goldsboro area for French and Spanish students. Between June 13 and July 14, five high school students from France and between June 23 and July 20, three high school students from Spain...Published: May 17, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Dillard-GHS alumni to gather May 21-24
Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni & Friends Inc. will celebrate 60 years of education and service during Memorial Day weekend, May 21-24. Alumni, especially those graduating in years ending in 0 and 5, will be celebrating class reunions with lunches, banquets, dances and...Published: May 17, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Carolina Panthers kicker Gano nearly answered call to serve
Kicking a football, shaking hands and signing autographs -- those are the easy things. But being at home while your brother is deployed in Iraq being shot at -- sometimes going days with no idea how he is doing?...Published: May 17, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Friday, May 15, 2015
WCC grads turn tassels
Carlos Chavez has told his story many times over the years, but standing on the stage in Moffatt Auditorium for his own graduation ceremony Thursday night, emotion almost overtook him. One of two speakers chosen to address classmates in...Published: May 15, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Superintendent hired
The Wayne County Board of Education named a new superintendent for Wayne County Public Schools this morning. At a called meeting at the central office, the school board unanimously voted to sign Dr. Michael Dunsmore to a three-year contract...Published: May 15, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
County hotels are already full
It is 10 a.m. on Thursday -- the last day before Goldsboro will be flooded with travelers attending the Wings Over Wayne Air Show -- and hotel desk clerk Michelle Berot is on the phone. "I'm sorry, unless somebody...Published: May 15, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
The drop zone
Sgt. 1st Class Aaron Figel takes aim. The "X" in the middle of a 10-foot woodchip circle marks the spot. But hitting the considerably wide target is not as easy as it sounds. Not when you are coming at...Published: May 15, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Local officers plan for weekend traffic
The major points of congestion heading into the 2015 Wings Over Wayne Air Show at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base this weekend will most likely be the access gates at North Berkeley Boulevard and East Elm Street, at South...Published: May 15, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Saturday's air show schedule
8 a.m. Gates open to the public 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. F-15E load demo 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m.: Military working dog demo 10 a.m. Aerial performances begin * U.S. Army Black Daggers * Star-Spangled Banner * 4-ship...Published: May 15, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Wishes granted
Tyler Mendygral had three wishes. He wanted to sleep on a train. He wanted to go to Hogwarts. He wanted to drive a train. And on May 28, his dream is coming true. Tyler is the 3,000th Make-A-Wish recipient in...Published: May 14, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
County weighs 4-day week
The Wayne County Health Department is looking at the merits of the four-day workweek, introduced at all county agencies in 2008 as an energy savings measure. "We're currently evaluating it," Health Director Davin Madden told the Board of Health...Published: May 14, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Woman pens book about living and coping with painful illness
Annette Jackson knows all about pain. She wrote the book on it. In her book "I Hurt Like Hell," Mrs. Jackson explains what it is liking living with fibromyalgia syndrome, or FMS. The disease affects 80 million people worldwide....Published: May 14, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
They're here: Air Force's precision flying team arrives with a roar
Mac Faircloth pulled his car over in the Wilber's Barbecue parking lot. "I thought it was them," he said, craning his neck skyward. The insignia on the bottom of the jet was unmistakable. The Thunderbirds had arrived. More than 100,000...Published: May 13, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Want to see the Thunderbirds fly?
The United States Air Force's Thunderbirds will perform Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. An autograph session for all the aerial acts will follow the Thunderbirds shows each day at 3 p.m....Published: May 13, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Car enthusiasts to be on 'American Pickers'
The History Channel's "American Pickers" show will air an episode featuring Pikeville's Collier Motors AMC tonight at 9 p.m. The episode is called "Hard Rain is Gonna Fall." The antique show hosts Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz -- self-described...Published: May 13, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Local rail travel affected
Amtrak officials this morning said that trains would continue to operate through North Carolina today, but that northbound traffic would terminate at Philadelphia. An Amtrak train headed to New York City derailed and crashed Tuesday night in Philadelphia. The southbound...Published: May 13, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Eighth annual Sportsman's Giveaway will feature grand prize of $10,000
DUDLEY -- Arrington and Dudley fire departments will sponsor their eighth annual Sportsman's Giveaway Saturday, May 23, beginning at 11 a.m. at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. Each $25 ticket has a chance to win one of 37 prizes with...Published: May 13, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Swimming for the win
Robert Kendall pushes off for his 50-meter backstroke in the Wayne County Senior Games. The swimming events were held at the Family Y Tuesday. Robert's younger brother, Richard, is a member of the aquatic team at the Y. "It's...Published: May 13, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Mount Olive Area Heart Walk shatters record by raising more than $40,000
MOUNT OLIVE -- The 2014 Mount Olive Area Heart Walk generated $40,633 for the American Heart Association, well over its goal of $25,000, and marking the first $40,000 year ever. Last year's event, held Oct. 18, also set a...Published: May 13, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Mt. Olive Pickle reorganizes leadership
MOUNT OLIVE -- Rapid growth in the Mt. Olive Pickle Co. is playing a role in changes in the company's organizational structure and management team. Bill Bryan, has served as the president and CEO for the past 25 years,...Published: May 13, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Man suffers serious injuries in fall
MOUNT OLIVE -- A 35-year-old Mount Olive man is in critical condition at Vidant Hospital in Greenville after he suffered a serious head injury Sunday afternoon after apparently falling off his bicycle. Roderick Devon Leach, 218 S. Center St.,...Published: May 13, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Crime of the Week
On May 7 the Goldsboro Police Department responded to the 100 block of Oxford Boulevard regarding a break-in at a residence. The victim reported that he left his residence secure on May 1 and when he returned on May 7...Published: May 13, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Flushing program to begin Sunday
The City of Goldsboro Public Works Department will begin its annual unidirectional water line flushing program on Sunday, May 17, at 10 p.m. Crews will be flushing lines from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. daily, except on Fridays and...Published: May 13, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Town releases information on sewer spill
MOUNT OLIVE -- Approximately 215,580 gallons of untreated waste spilled from the town's sewer system over a 13-hour period Monday. The untreated waste entered the headwaters of the North East Cape Fear River. The spill occurred as a result...Published: May 12, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Silver stars
Turner Rushton is a funny woman. Standing in front of a full house at the Paramount Theatre, she drew laughs from the audience with her comedic, geriatric routine. She poked fun at herself, saying a doctor compared getting plastic surgery...Published: May 12, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Plan to cost hospital millions
A state Senate bill limiting state and local sales tax refunds to nonprofit hospitals could cost Wayne Memorial Hospital $2 million a year, hospital officials said today. Senate Bill 700 limiting sales tax refunds for nonprofit hospitals was filed...Published: May 12, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Farmers playing catch-up after rain
Dry weather last week allowed Wayne County farmers to play catch-up on getting their corn and tobacco crops into the ground. That was particularly important in the northern part of the county, where soil conditions have been wetter, making...Published: May 12, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Expert: DNA matches Lane
Independently tested DNA evidence defense attorneys hoped would exonerate convicted killer Eric Glenn Lane in the 2002 rape and murder of 5-year-old Precious Ebony Whitfield failed to do so Monday. The evidence instead isolated Lane as the sole contributor...Published: May 12, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Monday, May 11, 2015
DNA matches
After several months of speculation fueled by death row inmate Eric Lane's legal team, a DNA expert testified this afternoon that the DNA found on several pieces of biological evidence collected in 2002 as part of an investigation into the...Published: May 11, 2015 3:53 PM Full Story
Cliffs of the Neuse swim lake set to open May 25
As the weather gets hotter and summer approaches, thoughts turn to how to cool off. One way is to spend the day at Cliffs of the Neuse swim lake. The swim lake opens Memorial Day. It will be open...Published: May 11, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Dudley couple will face charges
A Dudley couple are charged with attempted murder and robbery following a string of incidents that took place in Wayne County between early April and May 2. Derwood Eugene Smith III, 24, 202 Westpointe Drive, and Amy Caroline Smith,...Published: May 11, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
The 'bite' wing
"Sir, may I see your ID," Sgt. Nicole Gilley asks. It is a routine check. But instead, the man backs away. Sgt. Gilley's K-9 partner Kuli stands at a tense attention. "Come back, sir," she commands. She warns him a...Published: May 11, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Investigation results in arrest for trafficking
A five-month drug investigation conducted by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office and N.C. State Bureau of Investigation culminated in two arrests Saturday. Both suspects were arrested in Duplin County. Randee Kornegay Walker, 42, and Michael Daniel Lanier, 32, were...Published: May 11, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Mother's Day creations
Addison Bond, 8, left, and Darius White-Spencer, 7, work on books called "I Love You Because" during Jenny Heim's multi-age class at Meadow Lane Elementary on Friday. The class made books as well as cards and a piece of...Published: May 11, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Sunday, May 10, 2015
City's west end slated for new look, less crime
Goldsboro's West End neighborhood could look very different five years from now. The area, which is bordered by Elm Street, William Street and U.S. 117, was recently designated by the Goldsboro City Council as a Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area....Published: May 10, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Courage, shared
Growing up, Shilo Harris could sense that he had a calling. He just didn't know what it was. It took his Christian faith and journeys through two doors separated by thousands of miles, time, agonizing suffering and recovery to...Published: May 10, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Traffic stop ends in arrest for robbery
A traffic stop conducted by a deputy with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office Wednesday led to the arrest of a man wanted for armed robbery. Brandon Lamar Jacobs, 25, 1575 Old Grantham Road, is charged with robbery with a...Published: May 10, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
New superintendent pick close
The search for a new schools superintendent is wrapping up, with plans to name the district leader soon. "The negotiations are ongoing. Hopefully, we will have an announcement in the next 7 to 10 days," board chairman Chris West...Published: May 10, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Students receive Duke University awards
Two students from Wayne County have been awarded the prestigious Benjamin N. Duke Memorial Scholarship at Duke University. The award covers full tuition, room, board and mandatory fees for eight semesters. Students from the Carolinas who have demonstrated high...Published: May 10, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Career, technical teachers honored
Wayne County Public Schools announced two Career and Technical Education teachers of the year, for the middle and high school levels. Ginger Holland, chairperson for the middle school Family and Consumer Sciences Education program in the district, was named...Published: May 10, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Optimist computer camp scheduled
The Optimist Computers4Students Summer Camp will provide students with the skills necessary to refurbish and build their own functional computer systems from parts obtained from used computers. Students will also learn how to install the Edubuntu operating system. The...Published: May 10, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Entries sought for annual Health Department essay contest
Wayne County teens are asked to weigh in on some of the health concerns in their community, by participating in an essay contest sponsored by the Health Department. The 2015 Teen Public Health Essay Contest is sponsored by the...Published: May 10, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Battlefield classroom
Children's screams echoed across the battlefield long after the smoke of the cannon faded. They cheered as Kerry Thompson and his friends reloaded it for another demonstration. On Friday, Tommy's Road Elementary's fourth-grade and St. Mary Catholic School's sixth-grade...Published: May 10, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Central/Eastern Wayne High alumni homecoming set
Central/Eastern Wayne High School Alumni & Friends will observe its annual homecoming May 22-24. Classes ending in 0 and 5 will be honored. The banquet will be held on Friday, May 22 at Best Grove MB Church at 7 p.m....Published: May 10, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
BBQ contest carries $10,000 top prize
DUDLEY -- A $10,000 cash prize is waiting for the person who can cook up the best-tasting barbecued pork in Wayne County. The second-place winner will receive $1,000 and third-place, $500. Sponsored by Greater St. John Free Will Baptist...Published: May 10, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Friday, May 8, 2015
Chlorine causes trouble at YMCA
An over-chlorinated spa inside the women's locker room at the Goldsboro Family Y forced the evacuation of the entire building Thursday, Goldsboro Fire Department officials said. One person was taken to Wayne Memorial Hospital to be evaluated. Assistant Fire...Published: May 8, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Hotel tax hike still an option
Goldsboro and Wayne County officials, local legislators and state travel and tourism representatives are expected to meet by the first of the week in Raleigh to revisit a proposal to increase the city's hotel occupancy tax by one cent....Published: May 8, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
In one, strong voice
Nothing could stop the fifth annual National Day of Prayer, not even a chlorine problem that closed the Goldsboro Family YMCA, where the event was being held Thursday. Organizers moved chairs and bleachers outside and the event continued outdoors, with...Published: May 8, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Five to seek title of Miss Rosewood
Five contestants will vie for the crown of Miss Rosewood 2015 tonight at in the Wayne Community College auditorium. A tradition since 1969, the pageant is sponsored by RHS DECA: Emerging Leaders in Marketing and Entrepreneurship. Tickets are $10...Published: May 8, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, May 7, 2015
System working despite glitch
Despite a glitch a week ago, Wayne County's new emergency radio system is working as it should, said Mel Powers, emergency management and security director with the county Office of Emergency Services. "We did have an issue Friday," Powers...Published: May 7, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Member balks at statement changes
Wayne County Public Schools has adopted simpler, more streamlined vision and mission statements. The majority of the Board of Education on Monday night approved the new recommendation, with the only dissenting vote, Dr. Dwight Cannon, expressing concern that the...Published: May 7, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Disability Walk
From left, Joshua B., 5, Leslie V.P., 5, and India B., 4, students at WAGES, hold a sign that reads "Joining Hands for Autism" while participating in the Mayor's Disability Walk that began at St. Paul United Methodist Church...Published: May 7, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Saving local lives one drop at a time
Genetta Goodman knows -- personally -- the importance of giving blood. In 1991, she gave birth to her daughter, Kara, who had a congenital heart disease. At 5 weeks old, Kara had surgery and needed blood. "I asked, 'Can...Published: May 7, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
City to begin annual water line flushing
The City of Goldsboro Public Works Department will begin its annual uni-directional water line flushing program on Sunday, May 17, at 10 p.m. Crews will be flushing lines from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., daily, except on Fridays and...Published: May 7, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Summer movies at the Cliffs park
Movies by the beach are back again this year. Cliffs of the Neuse State Park will have movies on the big screen at its lake beach the first and third Friday of each month starting at 8:30 p.m. or whenever...Published: May 7, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
County to award raises by merit
Wayne County commissioners by a 6-1 vote Tuesday morning adopted a new pay plan that replaces across-the-board raises with merit pay increases based on employee evaluations. Commissioners John Bell and Ed Cromartie voiced concerns that merit-based salary increases could...Published: May 6, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Honoring their fallen
Flags flew at half staff this morning as law enforcement officers and their families gathered at Wayne Community College to commemorate officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Law enforcement officers live constantly on a subtle...Published: May 6, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Board approves $25.9 million budget plan
The Wayne County Board of Education voted Tuesday to send the county a $25.9 million budget request, which includes $2.5 million in capital outlay money to fund maintenance projects at all 31 schools and administrative offices. The district's finance officer,...Published: May 6, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
A field day
Victor Prezbindowski stretches his body toward the inflatable hoop while competing in the 4-Man Tug and Dunk at the Wayne Community College Spring Spectacular Tuesday on the graduation field. Students enjoyed giant slides, an inflatable obstacle course, games and...Published: May 6, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Board honors MODEL teachers
Forty-two employees in Wayne County Public Schools have been named MODEL Educators and were recognized earlier this week by the Board of Education. MODEL, an acronym that embodies five areas -- master educator, obligation to a respectful learning environment, demonstrates...Published: May 6, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Wayne County to have hazardous waste collection day this month
Wayne County will have a Household Hazardous Waste and Pesticide Disposal Collection Day Saturday, May 16 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the county landfill (Dudley convenience site). County residents can bring unwanted and old pesticides that they...Published: May 6, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Crime of the week
On Sunday, May 3 at 7 p.m. Goldsboro police officers responded to shots being fired in the 1000 block of North James Street. The officers' investigation led to the discovery of two churches being damaged by gunfire. The churches listed...Published: May 6, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Cancer victim's mom shaves head
For the first time Friday night, Morgan's Bar fell silent. Patrons flocked to the center room, ashing their cigarettes outside and gathering around to watch what was about to happen. The clock had struck midnight, and it was time...Published: May 5, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Food collection planned
Postal letter carriers hope to pick up more than just mail around Wayne County Saturday. This is the 21st year for the annual National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger food drive. The actual drive will be Saturday, but...Published: May 5, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Pickler will perform at air show
In her Red High Heels, Kellie Pickler will take the stage at this year's Wings Over Wayne air show at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. She is scheduled to perform after the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration on Saturday...Published: May 5, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Council says no to Internet cafe
Goldsboro City Council voted unanimously Monday to deny a conditional use permit to allow an Internet sweepstakes cafe on the north side of Spence Avenue between Ash Street and Cashwell Drive. City Manager Scott Stevens said an earlier discussion...Published: May 5, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Stewart to retire later this summer
Goldsboro Police Chief Jeff Stewart announced Monday he plans to retire later this summer. No official date has been set for Stewart to vacate the office he has held for the last three years. City Manager Scott Stevens said...Published: May 5, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Board to rebid project at GHS
The Wayne County Board of Education voted, albeit reluctantly, to proceed with rebidding a project to create a commons area at Goldsboro High School and also discussed an "emergency situation" with a hot water heater at North Drive Elementary...Published: May 5, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Cliffs of Neuse looking for 'pals'
Cliffs of the Neuse State Park is once again offering the opportunity for children to become Park Pals. The program is open to children ages 5 through 8 and is free. It runs for six weeks, from June 22 through...Published: May 5, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
New trail at Cliffs of Neuse
There's one more reason to visit the Cliffs of the Neuse State Park near Seven Springs -- a new trail is opening this month. The Lake Loop Trail will be open to hikers May 30. To celebrate, the park is...Published: May 5, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Mount Olive board proposes 5-cent property tax increase
MOUNT OLIVE -- A proposed $6.26 million budget that includes a 5-cent increase in the town's property tax rate was unveiled during Monday night's town board meeting. The proposal includes $3.5 million in the general fund, up from $3.13...Published: May 5, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Monday, May 4, 2015
'Fashion' statement
Some liken it to something Lady Gaga would wear on a red carpet. Others simply praise its beauty. But "Marry Me," a piece of art that saw pieces of plastic bottles combined to form a light blue, 1950s-style dress,...Published: May 4, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
More vehicle break-ins at apartment complex
Fourteen new reports of vehicle break-ins filed Sunday with the Goldsboro Police Department bring the total number of break-ins at the Legacy at Berkeley Place Apartments to 21 since March 31. Each of the 14 cars that were broken into...Published: May 4, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
McAuliffe set to retire from county post
Eryn McAuliffe will retire this month as director of Wayne County Services on Aging in order to move to Cape Coral, Fla., to care for her elderly father. Mrs. McAuliffe said she is "very conflicted" about the move because...Published: May 4, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
County pay plan could change
A possible update to the Wayne County job classification and pay plan will come before Wayne County commissioners when they meet Tuesday. During an early January budget retreat commissioners instructed County Manager George Wood to review the existing plan...Published: May 4, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Man hides from police in woman's closet
A man Goldsboro police say ran from a traffic stop in the Day Circle area late Friday night faces several charges after he also hit a police vehicle and ducked into a woman's house to hide. Frank Tyler Valme,...Published: May 4, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Radio tower interference results in communication issues for police
Interference to a radio tower out in the county caused sporadic frequency hopping Friday that interrupted communications capabilities for police and first responders, Wayne County Fire Marshal Brian Taylor said. A $3 million upgrade to the county's ailing communications...Published: May 4, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Lemonade aid
Presli Grey Toler, 6, from left, Haylee Kennedy, 7, and Jimena Delgado Yepez, 6, hand out glasses of lemonade with the rest of Randi Stallard's first grade class at Rosewood Elementary on Friday. The class raised $503 for Alex's...Published: May 4, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Four to compete for title of Miss Goldsboro High School
Four young ladies will compete for the title of Miss Goldsboro High School 2015 on Saturday at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium. Special guests will include Miss Goldsboro High School 2014, Waverlea Brown, Miss Wayne School of Engineering,...Published: May 4, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Sunny Sunday fun
Angelina Woolsey, 4, hula hoops in her new tutu at Sunday in the Park at Herman Park Sunday. The tutus were being sold by the Young Champions of America cheerleading group as a fundraiser for their competition in Grand...Published: May 4, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Sunday, May 3, 2015
327 graduate from University of Mount Olive
[email protected] Kenney Moore, the founder of Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes and Fries, was driving home after yet another 12-hour day during the first two years of his business being open. His feet hurt. He smelled like grease. And that's when...Published: May 3, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
One meal at a time
Mackenzie Hinson proves there is no age requirement to change the world. The 10-year-old opened the Make a Difference Food Pantry at Black Jack Free Will Baptist Church in Goldsboro April 16. Her mother, Paige Hinson, estimates that they served...Published: May 3, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Agencies examine response to WCC shooting
An after-action assessment conducted by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office and other participating law enforcement agencies conducted in the wake of the fatal shooting at Wayne Community College on April 13 highlighted both areas of success and need for improvement,...Published: May 3, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
School committee takes up policy
The school board's policy committee has begun the process of developing a policy to deal with members using technology like Skyping and FaceTime as a substitute for attending meetings in person. While the topic could be considered a universal one,...Published: May 3, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
FFA rally at University of Mount Olive
MOUNT OLIVE -- FFA members from across the Southeast will gather Monday at the University of Mount Olive. Not only is the university serving as the host for the Southeast Region FFA Rally, but the institution is also providing...Published: May 3, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
City Council to revisit Internet cafe issue
[email protected] The Goldsboro City Council is expected revisit requests to establish an Internet sweepstakes on Spence Avenue and construct a car dealership on West Tommy's Road during the upcoming council meeting Monday night. The public hearings on both of these...Published: May 3, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Friday, May 1, 2015
Traffic stop results in heroin arrest
The Goldsboro/Wayne County Interagency Drug Task Force arrested a Goldsboro man for possession of heroin and marijuana Thursday, following a traffic stop. Quanterrian Yelverton, 33, 1209 Judy Place, is charged with possession with intent to sell and deliver heroin,...Published: May 1, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Swinging in the rain
Benjamin Smith and Priscilla Godwin sing and dance to music being played by Spare Change with Godwin's 9-month-old grandson Grayson Heath during the opening Center Street Jam concert in downtown Goldsboro Thursday night....Published: May 1, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
County to do deputies' salary study
Wayne County Sheriff Larry Pierce began his career with the State Bureau of Investigation making a little more than $22,000 annually -- nearly doubling his salary from the Wayne County Sheriff's Office in 1986 -- and he thought that...Published: May 1, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
3HC recognizes local volunteers at annual banquet
Outstanding volunteers serving 3HC and Kitty Askins Hospice Center were recognized for service to patients and families Thursday evening. In addition to the Goldsboro office and hospice center on the adjacent property, 3HC also has offices in Clinton, Greenville,...Published: May 1, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story