Sunday, November 15, 2015
Church hands out 'warmth' for needy
Some got there as early as 5:30 a.m. Others said they had been there since 3:30. By the time the doors opened at the First Baptist Church in Goldsboro at 8 a.m. Saturday -- with the temperature hovering around...Published: Nov 15, 2015 3:05 AM Full Story
Suspect arrested in store larceny
Wayne County Sheriff's Office deputies responding to an alarm at a convenience store in the area of N.C. Highway 111 N. and St. John's Church Road were able to catch a suspect inside the store, early Friday. Randy Chester...Published: Nov 15, 2015 3:05 AM Full Story
Pet food drive helps local rescue groups
Nancy Connolly and her family wouldn't be without their best friends, Laiya and Redding. The lab/shepherd mix and boxer/rottweiler mix pups are absolutely a part of the family. But Mrs. Connolly, a local Realtor with Caldwell Banker, Howard, Perry...Published: Nov 15, 2015 3:05 AM Full Story
Charity will take care of patients at Christmas
The spirit of Christmas it getting an early start this year, as the Mental Health Association in Wayne County again works to ensure that more than 300 residents are not forgotten. "Operation Santa Claus" is the MHA's annual effort...Published: Nov 15, 2015 3:05 AM Full Story
All hands on deck
It looked like organized chaos set to music. Dozens marched like ants over huge mounds of mulch, turning shovel after shovel over into wheelbarrows. While a DJ pumped upbeat music through speakers posted atop the gazebo, teams of four,...Published: Nov 15, 2015 3:05 AM Full Story
WCC Foundation director to retire in January
Jack Kannan, executive director of Wayne Community College, has been contemplating the timing of his retirement for a while now. In a few months, he will turn 71, he said. But age is not the reason behind recently telling...Published: Nov 15, 2015 3:05 AM Full Story
Local officers battle for truck pull bragging rights
Wayne County Sheriff Larry Pierce could not contain his enthusiasm Saturday as he leaned in, cheering on members of his SWAT team, telling them to give it their all. With muscles bulging out of their T-shirts, the five men...Published: Nov 15, 2015 3:05 AM Full Story
Pharmacy official will face charges
An Eastern Carolina University pharmacy administrator could face up to five years in prison and up to $250,000 in fines after pleading guilty in federal court Nov. 9 to making materially false, fictitious and fraudulent statements and entries concerning health...Published: Nov 15, 2015 3:05 AM Full Story
County to eye bids for center
Wayne County commissioners Tuesday morning could decide on an architect to complete the design of the proposed agriculture and convention center as well as which construction method to use. In June, the county hired HH Architecture of Raleigh to...Published: Nov 15, 2015 3:05 AM Full Story
Council to weigh rules for downtown
The Goldsboro City Council will hold four public hearings at Monday night's council meeting and is expected to approve a new set of design guidelines for Goldsboro's historic district. Up first is a hearing for a craft beer retail...Published: Nov 15, 2015 3:05 AM Full Story
The boy (man) who triumphed
Heather and Doug Thomas still remember the call the morning of Nov. 18, 2005. Their son, Carson, had been struck by a car while crossing the street in front of Greenwood Middle School. He and two eighth-grade classmates were...Published: Nov 15, 2015 3:05 AM Full Story