Monday, February 29, 2016
Three Eagles Beer Festival to fill Cornerstone Commons
For five hours on April 16, Cornerstone Commons in downtown Goldsboro at 200 S. Center St. will transform into a beer lover's heaven. The second annual Three Eagles Beer Festival, sponsored by the Goldsboro Three Eagles Rotary Club, will...Published: Feb 29, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Hearing on street work to be held
Two Canterbury Village residents have asked to have their names removed from a petition asking the county to make street improvements in their subdivision. The man and wife said they feel the amount property owners would be assessed to...Published: Feb 29, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Pitzer speaks on fair weather
This past year was a record setter for the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair, just not the kind of record anyone wanted, fair Manager Eddie Pitzer said. "We had 13 days of continuous rainfall prior to, and during, the first...Published: Feb 29, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Groups encourage residents to speak
NC Warn and Down East Coal Ash Coalition officials Thursday night, Feb. 25, encouraged local residents not to be intimidated into silence, but rather to speak up and share their stories about how coal ash has affected their lives....Published: Feb 29, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Reciting poetic history
Ten poets and spoken word artists lined the stage at Herman Park Saturday evening to participate in a Black History Month program, "A Portrait of a People II." The lively group of predominantly local artists read from the works...Published: Feb 29, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Sunday, February 28, 2016
Albertson discusses benefits of $2 billion bond
Wayne Community College President Dr. Kay Albertson is most enthusiastic about the $2 billion bond package that will be included on the March 15 ballot, but not just because $5.8 million is earmarked for repairs and renovations at the...Published: Feb 28, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Annual barbecue back on for 2016
The Salvation Army's annual barbecue luncheon is back in 2016. The event has been a staple in Goldsboro for many years, but in 2015 it was not held. The barbecue luncheon is a project of the Salvation Army's Women's...Published: Feb 28, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Turning out victory
Goldsboro Fire Explorers Post 1881, Camp Tuscarora brought back some hardware to show off after a recent trip to a regional competition in Gatlinburg, Tenn. The post brought home plaques in two events, including first place in Arriving on Scene...Published: Feb 28, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Early voting to begin this week
Wayne County voters are being encouraged to take advantage of early one-stop voting to avoid what are expected to be long lines during the March 15 presidential primary that could create a record turnout. Wayne County Elections Director Dane Beavers...Published: Feb 28, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Authorities find meth lab in city
The Wayne County Interagency Drug Task Force and the N.C. State Bureau of Investigation responded Friday to a tip regarding a possible meth lab operating out of a Goldsboro residence. Upon further investigation, officers discovered evidence supporting the claim...Published: Feb 28, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Center to undergo minor name change
In the last five minutes of the annual Goldsboro City Council retreat Thursday afternoon, City Manager Scott Stevens informed the council there was a desire to change the name of the very center they were meeting in from the...Published: Feb 28, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Cars and conversation
When master plans for Streetscape were first laid out, there was no mention of its being a potential draw for residents to bring their cars and enjoy a cup of coffee. But that's exactly what happened Saturday morning, as...Published: Feb 28, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Friday, February 26, 2016
Ambitious beginning
Nowadays, you're likely to see 40-year-old Jay Shin zipping between his Goldsboro-based restaurants in a slick black Maserati, ensuring operations are running smoothly at each restaurant he owns. More likely than not, you've eaten in his local restaurants, too...Published: Feb 26, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Woman arrested for selling opiates to SJAFB airmen
A Goldsboro woman is in jail today, held under a more than half a million dollar secured bond on charges of selling opiates to airmen at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. The Wayne County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest...Published: Feb 26, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Council directs focus to projects
The Goldsboro City Council wrapped up its annual retreat on Thursday by firming up priorities and projects they will focus on during the coming year. Areas the council will focus on for the coming year include community safety, community...Published: Feb 26, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Theft occurs at elections office
Two laptops reported stolen from a Wayne County Board of Elections building Thursday contained no sensitive data, Board of Elections director Dane Beavers said. He said the machines were older models used strictly for testing purposes. According to a...Published: Feb 26, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, February 25, 2016
Damages caused by storm system
The National Weather Service data cannot confirm it, but witnesses say what looked and sounded like a tornado touched down in Seven Springs Wednesday afternoon, tearing the roof off of a residence. No one was injured, despite a woman and...Published: Feb 25, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Second Act presents development potential
A mixed-use housing and retail community is potentially in the works for downtown Goldsboro, citizens learned Wednesday evening during a public meeting held at City Hall. A team of three women from Second Act Communities -- a Virginia Beach, Va....Published: Feb 25, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Council talks tech at retreat
Officers with the Goldsboro Police Department could soon be responding to gunshots in the city limits quicker than ever, reducing crime and making the city safer for citizens. The Goldsboro City Council heard a presentation Wednesday during the first day...Published: Feb 25, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Tornado touches down near Seven Springs
An unconfirmed tornado may have touched down near Seven Springs this afternoon, tearing a roof off of a home at 295 Sanderson Road. A woman and four small children were in the home at the time, and a neighbor...Published: Feb 24, 2016 2:33 PM Full Story
Wayne United Way holds annual meeting
Dr. Phil Kerstetter received the prestigious Emil Rosenthal Volunteer of the Year Award during the annual meeting of United Way of Wayne County Tuesday at First Baptist Church. Kerstetter has been involved with United Way for more than four...Published: Feb 24, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Water, sewer grants received
Wayne County, Mount Olive and the Fork Township Sanitary District have been awarded a total of more than $6.1 million in state zero-interest loans for drinking water and wastewater improvement projects. The county will receive $820,258 for rehabilitation of...Published: Feb 24, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Teens push for change
Change is coming to Goldsboro. Not by way of elected officials, and not by way of money. It isn't a new apartment complex, a multimillion-dollar investment or even a new shopping center. This change is much more organic, and it's...Published: Feb 24, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
City Council retreat begins
The Goldsboro City Council will begin the first day of its two-day annual retreat today, gathering at the Goldsboro Events Center at 1501 S. Slocumb St. To kick off the two-day retreat, City Manager Scott Stevens will provide the council...Published: Feb 24, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Spring Creek pageant to be held Saturday
The ninth annual Miss Spring Creek Scholarship Pageant will be held at the Spring Creek Middle School Auditorium at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 27. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Advance tickets may be...Published: Feb 24, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Career discovery
The YMCA gymnasium put most of the students on sensory overload Tuesday. In one corner, students were given the opportunity to try on all sorts of firefighting turnout gear. Further down, several clustered around a cornhole board. And scattered...Published: Feb 24, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Crime of the week
On Feb. 22, between the hours of 12:15 a.m. and 12:30 a.m. Rardraco Woods reported being in his vehicle in the 1800 block of The Grand Day Circle when he was approached by two, black male subjects who were wearing...Published: Feb 24, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Man is charged after fleeing
More information has been released about the suspect injured during a police chase early Tuesday morning, including the slew of charges against him. Phillip Anthony Norris, 33, of Dudley, is being held in the Wayne County Detention Center under...Published: Feb 24, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
University of Mount Olive to break ground for new facility
MOUNT OLIVE -- A groundbreaking ceremony for the first phase of the University of Mount Olive's track and field/lacrosse complex will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 1. The event will take place at the practice lacrosse fields,...Published: Feb 23, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Milspo Project chapter launches in Goldsboro
A group of women at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base are making it their business to help entrepreneurs like themselves achieve success. But theirs is only a chapter in a larger network that is spreading to military installations across...Published: Feb 23, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Livestock Association holds annual meeting
Ben Dunn and his son, Dale, owners of Sandy Ridge Farm at Mount Olive, Monday night were presented the Wayne County Livestock Development Association's Outstanding Producer of the Year Award. The Dunns were recognized for their contributions to the...Published: Feb 23, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Police receive gift
Members of Daniels Memorial United Methodist Church on East Ash Street stopped by the Goldsboro Police Department Wednesday afternoon to show their appreciation. Becky Weisiger and members of her circle group packaged and delivered more than 100 candy bags...Published: Feb 23, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Blood drive schedule for March
The following is the March schedule of blood drives for the Wayne County Chapter of the American Red Cross: * March 3 at Grantham School from 1:30 to 6 p.m. * March 4 at Eastern Wayne High School from 8:30...Published: Feb 23, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Monday, February 22, 2016
Project improves downtown economy
By all indications, Streetscape worked. There is more private investment happening downtown, more property coming into new ownership and less job less than there has been in previous years within the boundaries of the Municipal Service District. As a...Published: Feb 22, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Meeting candidates
Candidates for public office mingle with the audience at St. Mark Church Saturday. The event was sponsored by the NAACP. More than a dozen candidates attended ...Published: Feb 22, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
480,000 gallons of sewage spill in river
MOUNT OLIVE -- approximately 480,000 gallons of untreated sewer entered the headwaters of the North East Cape Fear River as the results of a spill at the town's wastewater treatment plant at 408 Wilkins Farm Road. The discharge was...Published: Feb 22, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
ID required as early voting begins
One-stop early voting for the March 15 primary will start Thursday, March 3, and continue through Saturday, March 12. It will be the first time that voters will be required to furnish a photo ID in order to vote....Published: Feb 22, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Simms honored during 42nd Relations Banquet
Sitting in the middle of the room at the Herman Park Center Saturday night, Channcey Simms was preparing to receive an honor that was long overdue. In September 1966, 50 years ago, Simms became the first black student to...Published: Feb 22, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
City is chosen as site for film viewing
Goldsboro was recently named as a stop on a statewide film tour named "Coal Ash Stories." A screening of four films related to coal ash in North Carolina will be shown in a total of six cities across North Carolina....Published: Feb 22, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Sunday, February 21, 2016
Military scholarship fundraiser scheduled for Saturday
Community support is being sought for a fundraiser for scholarships for military dependents on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. Members of the Seymour Johnson Officer and Civilian Spouses Club and the Enlisted Spouses Club also hope to raise awareness...Published: Feb 21, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Lease changed for Advanced Manufacturing Center
Wayne County commissioners Friday morning agreed to a change in the lease for the Wayne Community College Advanced Manufacturing Center to ensure its eligibility to receive state bond funding. The lease is actually between the Wayne County Development Alliance...Published: Feb 21, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
John Street sidewalk repaired
Repairs began Wednesday morning on a section of sidewalk on John Street that runs in front of Torero's Family Mexican Restaurant and The Yoga Connection. Access to the businesses will remain open for employees and patrons, but barricades and traffic...Published: Feb 21, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Career fairs to be held
Some of Wayne County's future work force right now is still in middle school. Local officials in education and business recognize this and are responding by offering two events to that demographic -- a career fair and a STEM Fair,...Published: Feb 21, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Winders family establishes endowment at Wayne Community College
The family of the late Wayne County Sheriff Carey A. Winders has established an endowment at Wayne Community College to provide scholarships for students in public safety programs, officials announced last week. The endowment, set up through the WCC...Published: Feb 21, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Vidant recertifed as stroke center
GREENVILLE -- Vidant Medical Center has been recertified by the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center. VMC is one of only four hospitals east of Interstate 95 to achieve this certification. "This accomplishment is grounded by the commitment of...Published: Feb 21, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Two indicted for tax fraud
GREENVILLE - The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina announced that a federal grand jury in Greenville returned an indictment charging Perfecto Ruano, 56, and Walda Luna, 45, both of Wallace, of conspiracy to commit...Published: Feb 21, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Smithfield man pleads guilty to fraud, theft
WASHINGTON - A Smithfield, N.C., man pleaded guilty last week to one count of a dual object conspiracy to defraud the United States and commit theft of public money, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General Caroline D. Ciraolo of the Justice...Published: Feb 21, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
New lights for Ash, Slocumb streets
Drivers traveling Ash Street and Slocumb Street will notice a marked difference this week. Duke Energy and the city have begun replacing old sodium vapor lightbulbs on the thoroughfares with LED lights, illuminating the areas with brighter light and cutting...Published: Feb 21, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Black history quiz
Jayden Oliver tests those attending a Friday night Black History Month program about their knowledge of Mount Olive's black history. The event was sponsored by the Carver High School Alumni Association and Friends Association and held at the Carver...Published: Feb 21, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Man arrested after chase
A local man is in the Wayne County Jail under a $100,000 secured bond after leading officers on a chase through the city Friday night that ended when the man flipped his car into a ditch. Emerson Baldwin, 63, of...Published: Feb 21, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Black history parade planned in Mount Olive
MOUNT OLIVE -- The Unity organization's eighth annual Black History Parade will be held Saturday, Feb. 27. The lineup will start at 11:30 a.m. on Henderson Street near the University of Mount Olive and the parade will step off...Published: Feb 21, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Albertson fox hunt held
ALBERTSON -- Trucks and dogs crawled the landscape of Duplin County on Saturday as Albertson held its annual Washington's Day Fox Hunt and Dog Trials, and community members converged on the Albertson Ruritan Community Building to enjoy 45 gallons of...Published: Feb 21, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Friday, February 19, 2016
Six are charged for drug activity
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office had what it calls a "good day" Tuesday, netting six arrests and the seizure of various amounts of heroin, marijuana and cocaine from alleged drug dealers operating out of area hotels. Members of the...Published: Feb 19, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Daffodil Festival organizers accept applications
FREMONT -- Applications are being accepted for food and homemade arts/crafts vendors for the 30th annual Daffodil Festival to be held Saturday, April 2. Contact Brenda Paul at 919-242-6012 for vendor information. The festival is normally held on the...Published: Feb 19, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Ag center named for Maxwell family
The Maxwell family's Goldsboro Milling Co. has made a $750,000 donation toward what will be known as the Maxwell Regional Agricultural and Convention Center. The donation was announced during Friday continuation of the Wayne County Board of Commissioners' meeting....Published: Feb 19, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Witness foils attempted break-in of Subway by calling authorities
Two men with out-of-town addresses who had the fresh idea to break into a Goldsboro Subway restaurant are being held in the Wayne County Detention Center today. A phone call to police by a witness who heard glass breaking...Published: Feb 19, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Goldsboro police charge man in Jefferson Court vehicle break-ins
A Goldsboro man is jail today after he was caught breaking into cars in the Jefferson Court Apartment complex late Thursday. Patrick Irvan Divers, 19, of 903 S. Best St., is charged with two counts of felony breaking and...Published: Feb 19, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Coalition discusses student readiness
Students entering kindergarten are not expected to know how to read. But, at the very least, the hope is that they walk through the doors ready to learn. They currently have about a 50/50 shot at that, officials say....Published: Feb 18, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Chamber's Hot Topic Luncheon keeps focus on transportation
Completing the U.S. 70 Bypass, the future of high-speed rail, what future Interstate status means for U.S. 70 and U.S. 117 and the fate of a CSX container hub were the issues on the minds of those attending a...Published: Feb 18, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Officers participate in simulation exercise
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office SWAT team conducted a training exercise at the Wayne County Law Enforcement Association club house off of Old Mount Olive Highway Wednesday. The exercise began around 8 a.m. and lasted through lunchtime. It was...Published: Feb 18, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Board moves on 911 center
Wayne County commissioners Tuesday morning awarded an $18,300 contract for a study of five possible options for a new 911 call center, contingent on final review and consent by County Manager George Wood and County Attorney Borden Parker. The...Published: Feb 18, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Schools announce make-up days
Wayne County Public Schools has announced make-up days for several recent inclement weather days that forced school closures, with this Saturday being the first. School was canceled on Jan. 22, Feb. 12 and Feb. 15 (a scheduled student make-up...Published: Feb 18, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Town hall meeting to be held on Wayne Community College president
A town hall-style meeting originally scheduled for last week to enlist the public's input on finding a new president for Wayne Community College has been rescheduled for next week. The public is invited to the meeting on Wednesday, Feb....Published: Feb 17, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
County seeks bargain on street repair
Sticker shock from an estimated $3 million price tag to bring roads in Canterbury Village and North Creek subdivisions up to state standards has the county searching for other less-costly options. But despite the cost, Wayne County commissioners are...Published: Feb 17, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Carver Heights gets technology
Carver Heights Elementary School is moving closer to rolling out technology that will benefit every student at the school. After more than a year of planning and upgrading infrastructure, teachers and staff recently took part in the next phase...Published: Feb 17, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Bus driver won't be charged
The driver of the bus that struck and killed second-grade teacher Brandon Kincaid, 25, on the campus of Meadow Lane Elementary School Feb. 9 will not be charged. The Goldsboro Police Department investigated the wreck and referred its findings to...Published: Feb 17, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Nashona style
There is no toning down Nashona. The same can be said for the clothing line's creator, Lilian Danieli. The brand and its creator come from Tanzania, and both are unapologetic in their colorful, flashy and loud fashion. "As we...Published: Feb 17, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Driver robbed of car, money
Three armed men robbed a Domino's Pizza delivery driver at gun point after calling in a fake order to a residence at Franklin Court Monday. The robbery took place at 8:40 p.m. According to a Goldsboro police report, the...Published: Feb 17, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
The show and the line
Lilian Danieli is seeing an increase in demand for her African print clothing line, Nashona, made in Tanzania. Keeping up with that demand is another issue altogether. In addition to her team in Tanzania -- she has buyers and seamstresses...Published: Feb 17, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Suspect identified in vehicle break-ins
The Goldsboro Police Department is investigating a series of motor vehicle break-ins that took place between Saturday night and Sunday morning. A suspect has been identified. Raequan Rasheed Spencer, 18, of Fremont, is wanted in connection with several vehicle...Published: Feb 17, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Letter is reminder of friendship and service
Jack Kannan gingerly pulled out a weathered, yellowing piece of paper with fading print and a smattering of typos -- it was, after all, dated June 13, 1966, long before self-correcting typewriters and computers. The letter was in an...Published: Feb 16, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Jury returns a verdict of guilty
A Wayne County jury deliberated less than two hours before returning a guilty verdict Monday in the murder trial of James Howard. Convicted in the 2009 double murder of two Goldsboro hotel workers, Howard will serve two consecutive life...Published: Feb 16, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Rezoning request raises concern among residents
A public hearing at Monday night's Goldsboro City Council meeting saw citizens come out to both support and resist a proposed rezoning on the east side of Leslie Street between Mulberry Street and Walnut Street. Supporters of the measure...Published: Feb 16, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Monday, February 15, 2016
Freezing rain causes dangerous conditions
Freezing rain that started falling around 5 this morning left roads, especially bridges and overpasses, treacherous as state Department of Transportation crews continued to spread salt and brine to combat the wintery mix. By 8 a.m., the Wayne County...Published: Feb 15, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Superintendent discusses issues
When Wayne County Public Schools superintendent Dr. Michael Dunsmore took over the reins July 1, he pledged not to let any grass grow under his feet. If staffing shifts and strategic plans are any indication, he is making good...Published: Feb 15, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Wayne County public schools closed today
Wayne County Public Schools made the decision around 8 a.m. today to cancel classes for both students and staff. The threat of inclement weather had earlier prompted officials to announce Sunday evening that schools would operate on a two-hour...Published: Feb 15, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
WATCH talks funding, staffing
Uncertainty about WATCH funding is still a concern, affecting staffing and the number of days the mobile van is out on the road, the program's executive director told the board recently. WATCH, or Wayne Action Teams for Community Health, was...Published: Feb 15, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Verdict may be reached today
A verdict could be reached today in the murder trial of James Carnell Howard, 36, as closing arguments are expected to begin at 10 a.m., depending on the weather. Iced roads caused a number of wrecks this morning and...Published: Feb 15, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Local business owner says new jail may have positive impact
Things will be business as usual for In-And-Out convenience store, located at 1022 N. William St., when the new Carey Winders Detention Center opens directly behind it. Store owner Amir Khamaiseh said he believes the jail opening behind his...Published: Feb 15, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Goldsboro police continue investigation into two shootings
Goldsboro police are still investigating what led up to the shooting that injured two people in the 500 block of Dail Street on Friday night. Neither victim suffered life threatening injuries, despite one of them being shot in the...Published: Feb 15, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Sunday, February 14, 2016
Valentine's extravaganza
Addison Cunningham smiled as she looked at the bright red balloon bracelet shaped like a lady bug on her wrist. Her smiles grew even larger just minutes later as she and her mom, Suzanne, joined in for line dancing...Published: Feb 14, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Two shot in city Friday
Goldsboro police are investigating two Friday shootings, one of which left two people injured. Police were called to a house at 503 Dail St. around 11 p.m. Friday after receiving a call that a person had been shot inside...Published: Feb 14, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Council to hold public hearing
There will be one public hearing at Monday night's Goldsboro City Council meeting, which begins at 7 p.m. in the City Council chambers of City Hall. The hearing will deal with a rezoning request from Patrick Gallagher that would...Published: Feb 14, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Mount Olive suffers second sewer spill
MOUNT OLIVE -- Approximately 108,000 gallons of untreated sewer from the town's sewer plant entered the headwaters of the North East Cape Fear River on Monday, Feb. 8. It was the second spill in just three days at the...Published: Feb 14, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Board expected to award contract for 911 call center location study
Wayne County commissioners Tuesday are expected to award an $18,300 contract for a study of five possible options for a new 911 call center. The contract also includes an estimated $982.84 for reimbursable costs such as travel and meals....Published: Feb 14, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Friday, February 12, 2016
State rests, closings to be heard Monday
After three days of testimony, the trial of James Howard is ready to go to the jury. A verdict will have to wait until Monday, though, as presiding Judge Paul Jones has to return to Kinston today to handle...Published: Feb 12, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Preparing for Valentine's boom
Regina Barrow stands still amid the chaos. Swirling around her, a half a dozen ladies busy themselves dethorning and wiring long-stem roses and arranging other mixed cut flowers. The phone rings incessantly. Valentine's Day is three days out and...Published: Feb 12, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Local doctor discusses cancer trials at Duke University
Dr. James Atkins of Southeastern Medical Oncology Center, a long-time advocate for clinical trials for cancer, took his message to Durham this week, where he was among physicians and health care professionals in the audience during Vice President Joe...Published: Feb 12, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Board talks flu, Zika
In the midst of a mild flu season, there are still vaccines available at the Health Department, Health Director Davin Madden told the Board of Health on Wednesday. He also addressed the Zika virus, gave a status report on...Published: Feb 12, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Essay contest named for Gibson
[email protected] The Teen Health Perspective Essay has been renamed in honor of a long-time Board of Health member. At its January meeting, the board voted to commemorate the 11-year service of Tommy Gibson, who recently completed his tenure on the...Published: Feb 12, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
'Change for Children' begins
The Goldsboro Family YMCA's Change for Children program is taking applications. The program is designed to help children who struggle with weight issues. It begins Monday and meets each Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for 12...Published: Feb 12, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Center Stage to present 'Moon Over Buffalo'
Center Stage Theatre will present the comedy "Moon Over Buffalo" this weekend at the Paramount Theatre. Days and times are today and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. The play centers on George and Charlotte Hay,...Published: Feb 12, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, February 11, 2016
State to call final witness in trial
The state is expected to call its final witness today in the trial against James Carnell Howard, 36, charged in the 2009 killing of two hotel employees. There is no indication yet whether Howard, representing himself, will put on...Published: Feb 11, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Suspect at large in Dudley murder
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is asking for the community's assistance in locating a murder suspect known on the streets as "Bham," or "B-Ham." According to a sheriff's office press release, Billy Reynaldo Hamm Sr., 44, is known to frequent...Published: Feb 11, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
City of Goldsboro to host Main Street Conference
Roughly 550 community leaders from around North Carolina will converge on downtown Goldsboro for three days from March 16 to 18 as Goldsboro hosts the North Carolina Main Street Conference. City managers, city planners, elected officials, downtown board members,...Published: Feb 11, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair wins four awards
DUDLEY -- The Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair won four awards in its first entry into competition sponsored by the International Association of Fairs and Expositions. It also won two first-place awards from the N.C. Association of Agricultural Fairs Convention...Published: Feb 11, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Testimony set to continue in murder trial
Testimony continued today in the murder trial of James Carnell Howard, the man Goldsboro police say shot and killed two hotel employees in a 2009 robbery. Howard, representing himself, asked one question of one witness throughout all of Tuesday's...Published: Feb 10, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Sweepstakes cafes closed
Two local Internet sweepstakes cafes in Wayne County were shut down on Tuesday for continued violations of North Carolina general statutes that regulate such businesses. A1 Cafe, at 2922 Suite B in the Shoppes at Goldsboro on Business U.S. 70...Published: Feb 10, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Teacher killed in accident honored
As word trickled out into the community Tuesday that a beloved teacher at Meadow Lane Elementary School had died after being hit by a preschool bus in the school's parking lot, administrators and teachers went into protective mode. The...Published: Feb 10, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
County to refinance schools
Wayne County can expect to save nearly $3 million over the next 19 years by refinancing the $38 million it cost to build new middle schools in the Grantham and Spring Creek communities. That savings could then be directed...Published: Feb 10, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
80,000 gallons of waste spill into Cape Fear
MOUNT OLIVE -- Approximately 80,000 gallons of untreated waste from the town's sewer plant entered the headwaters of the North East Cape Fear River as the result of a weekend sewer spill. The spill occurred from a manhole number...Published: Feb 10, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Commissioners seek to improve relationship with BOE
Wayne County commissioners Tuesday morning said they want to continue strengthening their working relationship with the Wayne County Board of Education. Those efforts, they said, will include working to secure countywide broadband Internet service, providing additional school funding by...Published: Feb 10, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Board approves rezoning request
MOUNT OLIVE -- A controversial rezoning request for county-owned property in the Mount Olive Industrial Park was approved by a 4-1 vote at the town board's Monday night session. The vote, more than a year in the making, faced...Published: Feb 10, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Events center nearing completion
The Goldsboro Events Center, formerly the Goldsboro Country Club, is almost ready to open, and there have been several inquiries of interest into renting out the center in the coming months. Ideally, said Parks and Recreation Director Scott Barnard, the...Published: Feb 10, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
WCC board of trustees hires consulting firm
The Wayne Community College board of trustees has voted to hire a consulting firm to assist with the presidential search, while Duke Energy Foundation presented the college with $250,000 toward state-of-practice equipment for its computer-integrated machining program. The search...Published: Feb 9, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Testimony begins in 2009 double murder
Testimony begins today in the murder trial of James Carnell Howard, 33, charged with the killing of two hotel employees during a 2009 robbery. Howard, facing two counts of first-degree murder and armed robbery charges, will defend himself. Greenville...Published: Feb 9, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Teacher dies after being hit by bus
Meadow Lane Elementary School second-grade teacher Brandon Kincaid died early this morning after being struck in front of the school by a bus belonging to a local child care center. Goldsboro Police and Fire Departments and Wayne County Emergency...Published: Feb 9, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Van overturns on Chestnut Street
Officer Michelle Warren walks by the overturned Dodge Caravan that veered off the road and into a tree Monday on the 600 block of East Chestnut Street. The driver of the van and three small children were transported to...Published: Feb 9, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Monday, February 8, 2016
Crews prep for U.S. 117 project
Crews have been testing subsurface conditions at U.S. 117 at Country Club Road at Mount Olive and at O'Berry Road at Dudley in preparation of building an interchange there in 2017. "The work that you are seeing now ......Published: Feb 8, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Dodging for vets
One might say that Samantha Creech came into this world ready to give back. It started soon after she was born, when she became a gift to her parents, Tim and Sandy Creech. "I was adopted from Russia when...Published: Feb 8, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Man killed on John Street
The Goldsboro Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that took place in the city during the early morning hours Sunday. Patrol officers called to a shooting in the 400 block of South John Street at 2:44 a.m. discovered...Published: Feb 8, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Authorities apprehend both suspects in manhunt
Both suspects in a residential break-in in the north end of the county Feb. 2 are in custody, but it is unlikely either of the men charged will be made to reimburse the county for the manhunt that ensued...Published: Feb 8, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Auditor: Costs are down by 1 percent
Averaged over the past three years the cost of Wayne County government is down by 1 percent, according to an audit of the county budget for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2104. "Your revenues are actually down by...Published: Feb 8, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
State of the Child to be held in March at University of Mount Olive
The 15th annual State of the Child Conference will be held March 11 at the University of Mount Olive. The one-day event, from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m., features an array of workshop topics, speakers, as well as vendors...Published: Feb 8, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Wayne County Shrine Club members earn leadership roles
Two members of the Wayne Shrine Club have leadership offices in the Sudan Shrine during its annual meeting and elections on Jan. 23 in New Bern. Cale L. Grady of Albertson was elected potentate (president) of Sudan Shriners. Grady...Published: Feb 8, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Mount Olive Chamber, Jaycees to hold 10th annual awards banquet March 3
MOUNT OLIVE -- The 10th annual membership and awards banquet for the Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce and the Mount Olive Jaycees will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 3, in the Hennessee Room of the...Published: Feb 8, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Sunday, February 7, 2016
R.E. McCullen killed in traffic accident
A seat belt might have saved the life of one of Wayne County's oldest and most dedicated agriculturists Friday. Unfortunately, R.E. McCullen, 93, was not wearing his. McCullen died at the intersection of N.C. Highway 55 and Pineview Cemetery...Published: Feb 7, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
New chaplains take on law enforcement duties
It never gets easier. Death notifications are part of the job no law enforcement officer -- or clergyman -- ever gets used to. The difficult task is one of many a new corps of chaplains will take on after...Published: Feb 7, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Mystery Masterpieces art fundraiser held
The Arts Council of Wayne County welcomed dozens of artists, art enthusiasts and supporters to its annual Mystery Masterpieces Friday evening, there to take a look at works donated by local talents. Paying guests were then able to take...Published: Feb 7, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Cornerstone
Stephanie Kornegay, far left, speaks Thursday during the unveiling of her late father George Kornegay's cornerstone at Cornerstone Commons. George Kornegay, who passed away in November of 2014, was honored with the Cornerstone Award during the chamber's annual banquet....Published: Feb 7, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Mozingo honored for volunteer efforts by Children's Miracle Network
People, including children, just walk up and hand money to Vicki Mozingo -- at her job at Sam's Club, in the parking lot, in restaurants and even once at a funeral visitation. A Sam's Club customer walked up and...Published: Feb 7, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Explorers get state grant
Gov. Pat McCrory's youth advocacy and involvement office announced Thursday that it had chosen 15 youth organizations across the state to receive a total of $6,300 in grant funding. Among the 15 youth organizations selected was the Goldsboro Police Department's...Published: Feb 7, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Friday, February 5, 2016
Two county schools selected for demonstration sites
Wayne County's two newest schools have been selected to be demonstration sites for educators, policy makers and community leaders from North Carolina and other states, officials announced Thursday. The local innovative high schools, Wayne Early/Middle College High School, or...Published: Feb 5, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Impact Wayne kicks off
The Wayne County Development Alliance's Impact Wayne Campaign has raised $870,500, or 79 percent, of its $1.1 million goal to implement a public/private economic development initiative in the county. Campaign Chairman Grey Morgan announced the total during Thursday night's...Published: Feb 5, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
T.A. Loving gets ag center contract
Wayne County commissioners Tuesday took what they say is another step closer to an early summer groundbreaking for the $16 million Wayne Regional Agricultural and Convention Center. In December, commissioners awarded the design contract for the center to HH...Published: Feb 5, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Many may lose food stamps in July
Beginning July 1, 1,300 people in Wayne County could be in danger of losing their food stamp benefits. An old federal regulation that was waived in 2008 has been reinstated by the United States Department of Agriculture, which controls...Published: Feb 5, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
ATM with $5,000 missing from store
The Goldsboro Police Department is investigating how and when someone removed an ATM containing $5,000 from a closed business on South John Street. Elite Merchant Services reported the theft Thursday, telling police the ATM was last seen in place Dec....Published: Feb 5, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, February 4, 2016
Yelverton named principal at Goldsboro High School
Wayne County Public Schools has named a new principal for Goldsboro High School. Robert Yelverton, Northeast Elementary School principal, will begin his new role on Monday. He replaces Brian Weeks, who left the school in January to become principal...Published: Feb 4, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Praxis Festival begins Friday
The sixth annual Praxis Film Festival will be held this weekend, at two locations and with more feature-length films, organizers say. The event, which originated at Wayne Community College and sponsored by the WCC Foundation, changes it up each...Published: Feb 4, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Authorities identify suspects in manhunt
The manhunt for two breaking and entering suspects in the area of Aycock Dairy Farm Road stretched into its second day, Wednesday, still with no results. The Wayne County Sheriff's Office has released the identities of two men being...Published: Feb 4, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Task force to help reduce drunk driving in county
Wayne County has a problem with drunken drivers. In 17 of 26 categories ranking each county in terms of traffic safety, Wayne County falls in the top 25, according to statistics kept by the N.C. Governor's Highway Safety Campaign....Published: Feb 4, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Community Health surveys for 2016 are available online
Now's your chance to weigh in on the quality of life in Wayne County. It takes less than a half hour to fill out an online survey, with information to be compiled for the 2016 Community Health Assessment. Anyone...Published: Feb 4, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Praxis Film Festival schedule
Friday showings in Moffatt Auditorium WCC campus The day starts out with screenings at 10 a.m., with a break for lunch at noon. Afternoon shows resume at 1 p.m., with a mini-break at 3:45 and then take place from 4-6...Published: Feb 4, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Two suspects arrested in murder
Additional arrests were announced today in the ongoing murder investigation into a deadly double shooting in Dudley Jan. 9. One suspect remains at large. According to a Wayne County Sheriff's Office press release, two people are now charged with...Published: Feb 3, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Daylong manhunt ends without suspects' capture
A daylong manhunt in a swampy, wooded area off of Aycock Dairy Road came to a close late Tuesday night without a suspect in custody, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office said. Two suspects have been identified in a residential...Published: Feb 3, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Council rejects incentive program
After months of debate surrounding a proposal to distribute business incentive loans to businesses in the downtown area to help merchants recover losses suffered due to Streetscape, the Goldsboro City Council killed the idea on the cutting room floor at...Published: Feb 3, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
High-speed chase results in damages and an arrest
Three cars were damaged or disabled, and a suspect injured, during a high-speed chase Tuesday that reached speeds in excess of 80 miles per hour and lasted the better part of 15 minutes, criss-crossing the county, law enforcement officials...Published: Feb 3, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
'Wilmington on Fire' sparks discussion
Writer and director Christopher Everette, whose documentary film "Wilmington on Fire" played before a 247-person audience at Goldsboro's Paramount Theatre Monday, will return in March for a second showing. Everette said he was moved by the audience's reaction to...Published: Feb 3, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
SWAT team serves warrant, seizes $15,000 worth of drugs and arrests two
A search warrant served by the Wayne County SWAT and Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Teams Saturday resulted in two arrests and the seizure of more than $15,000 in street drugs, according to a Wayne County Sheriff's Office press release. The...Published: Feb 3, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
'Mystery' event to be held Friday
There's a mystery afoot in downtown Goldsboro. Hundreds of works of art have popped up in the Arts Council of Wayne County and for now, nobody knows who made them. But that will all change Friday night. Roughly 150...Published: Feb 3, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Annual fox hunt to raise money for volunteer fire department
ALBERTSON -- The annual Washington's Day Fox Hunt and Dog Trials will be held Saturday, Feb. 20, at the Albertson Ruritan Community Building, N.C. 111. Sponsored by the Albertson Ruritan Club, the proceeds are shared by the club, Albertson...Published: Feb 3, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Search carries on for suspect
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is continuing its search for a Goldsboro man wanted in connection with an armed robbery that resulted in one man being killed and another wounded Jan. 9. The suspect is known by the street...Published: Feb 2, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Fire at Gold City Tire is ruled suspicious
A fire at the Gold City Tire auto repair shop that consumed two vehicles parked outside and caused damage to the exterior of the building Monday night has been ruled suspicious, according to a Goldsboro police report. Goldsboro Assistant...Published: Feb 2, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Council denies rezoning request
The Goldsboro City Council voted down a rezoning proposal on Monday night that would have allowed for the construction of a solar farm off of Thoroughfare Road by Heights Solar Farm, LLC. The item initially appeared as a consent...Published: Feb 2, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Legislators discuss county development
The Wayne County Board of Commissioners and several state representatives met at Lane Tree Golf Club Monday morning to discuss what issues need to be addressed by the state in Wayne County as the legislature prepares to head into...Published: Feb 2, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Monday, February 1, 2016
Wish come true
MOUNT OLIVE -- For most children, first grade is a year of charted enlightenment. A time to assemble the primary building blocks of higher-order learning. Addition and subtraction, new friends and a sprawling cafeteria full of chatter are what...Published: Feb 1, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Arrest made in Ash Street shooting
Authorities have arrested a suspect in the deadly shooting Saturday afternoon at a Goldsboro vehicle repair shop, the Goldsboro Police Department said today. Investigators say the victim and suspect are somehow related, but a language barrier is impeding parts...Published: Feb 1, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Board to hold two public hearings
Wayne County commissioners will hold a public hearing Tuesday morning on a preliminary assessment resolution they approved Jan. 5 for Canterbury Village and North Creek subdivisions. Following the public hearing, commissioners will convene as the Board of Adjustment for...Published: Feb 1, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
King Pin Scratch Open crowns another victor
Saturday's 11th annual King Pin Scratch Open bowling tournament came down to the last roll of the ball, with Victor Florie besting Gary Faulkner in the final frame to win by a score of 156 to 155. Tournament organizer...Published: Feb 1, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Police arrest two after pursuit
Officers with the Goldsboro Police Department responding to a report of shots fired early this morning found themselves involved in a simultaneous pursuit of two vehicles, according to a press release. Police arrested two men and recovered a stolen AR-15...Published: Feb 1, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Goldsboro Suites to get $3M renovation
Goldsboro Suites at 2613 N. Park Drive will soon undergo a $3 million renovation to transform into a Home2 Suites by Hilton. Kyle Pritchard, regional manager for East Coast Hospitality -- the company that owns the hotel -- said...Published: Feb 1, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story