Friday, December 11, 2015
Slocum, principals meet
Mark Slocum, commander of the 4th Fighter Wing at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, is not in the business of running schools, but on Wednesday he told a group of principals he is prepared to do battle with them for...Published: Dec 11, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
'Operation Santa Paws' to be held Saturday at center
Dogs and cats at the Wayne County Animal Adoption and Education Center are looking for a very special gift this year -- a forever home of their very own. Operation Santa Paws is hoping to give that to them. "This...Published: Dec 11, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Norwayne principal resigns
Norwayne Middle School Principal Mario Re said Thursday that he was not forced to resign from his post, citing personal reasons for his departure. Wayne County Public Schools announced late Wednesday that he had resigned, effectively immediately, but would...Published: Dec 11, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
'Hill-Top Mafia' sentenced
A group of seven local men and women, who refer to themselves as "The Hill-Top Mafia," were sentenced by federal authorities Thursday morning for their participation in a methamphetamine trafficking ring in Johnston, Wilson and Wayne counties. "The organization called...Published: Dec 11, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Wayne County sends 21 to 2015 Special Olympics
Wayne County sent 21 athletes, partners and coaches to participate in the 2015 Special Olympics North Carolina Fall Games in High Point. The delegation was headed by Donna May. Athletes and partners participated in both bocce and golf. Weather...Published: Dec 11, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Goldsboro police apprehend suspect in string of robberies
Marcus Tyrone Coleman, 38, of 321 Hopesway Drive in Dudley, who has allegedly committed 12 armed robberies within the past two months in the Goldsboro city limits, has been charged with the crimes and placed under a $1.25 million...Published: Dec 11, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story