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Deputy's cruiser hit by spinning car

A Wayne County sheriff's deputy was not seriously injured Tuesday when a driver on U.S. Highway 70 East lost control of her vehicle and slammed into the back of the marked police car. The wreck took place at 4:04 p.m....

Comrades, forever

"That's beautiful. It is really beautiful. A lot of memories. I remember the real thing," Vietnam veteran Carl Groover says as he stands next to the sculpture of a Vietnam-era soldier and his military working dog. "I remember those...

Feeding needy pets

Jeri Lynn Coker doesn't want to think about what her life would be like without her little fur baby, 6-pound yorkie poo Mea. "She is my family member," Jeri Lynn said. "She is my daughter." And she has an...

Children invited to enjoy ballet, tea

Wayne County children can enjoy an afternoon tea with the Nutcracker this year. It will take place Nov. 15 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Terrace Room in downtown Goldsboro. Sponsored by Goldsboro Ballet in advance of its performance...

Dates set for blood drives

Here are the November blood drives for the Wayne County chapter of the American Red Cross: * Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Wayne Community College. * Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Butterball...

On the ballot, District 3: Van Arthur Anderson

Q: Why do you want to be on the Goldsboro City Council? A: I have lived in the community for most of my life. I have seen some good things, and I have seen some bad things that have happened....

On the ballot, District 3: Mark Stevens

Q: Why do you want to be on the Goldsboro City Council? A: I think that I can affect change inside of District 3 because I see a lot of disparity inside of District 3. I want to affect change...

Authorities encourage safety first this Halloween

The Wayne County Sheriff's Office and the Goldsboro Police Department are looking forward to safe yet still spooky Halloween Saturday evening. The city's official trick-or-treat hours are from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday night, Oct. 31. City officials...

On the ballot, District 5: David Ham

Q: Why do you want to be a member of the Goldsboro City Council? A: With my district councilman running for mayor, it created a vacancy for representing the fifth district. I'm a passionate supporter of Goldsboro's revitalization program and...

Crime of the week

During the night of Oct. 8 and early morning hours of Oct. 9 a 52-inches riding lawnmower was stolen from Spring Creek High School located at 4340 Indian Springs Road, Seven Springs. The mower, valued at $6,000.00, was stolen from...