Thursday, August 4, 2016
United Way campaign begins
United Way's 2016 Frontrunners campaign is underway. There are five local businesses participating this year, and their combined goal is $40,703 to improve the lives of 815 local people. This year's Frontrunners are Daniels and Daniels Construction, North Carolina Community...Published: Aug 4, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Our Community Cares to offer fun day event
Public officials, law enforcement, community organizations and churches will all be a part of a Community Fun Day planned Saturday in the Lincoln Homes neighborhood off Poplar Street. The event is being offered through a newly formed Our Community...Published: Aug 4, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Two men allegedly attempt burglary
Two men allegedly attempted to break in to a private residence Tuesday morning just after 2, and one of the men was subsequently arrested and charged with multiple drug offenses, a report filed with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office...Published: Aug 4, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Missing elderly man is found
An 81-year-old Eureka man who went missing on July 26 has been found in Capitol Heights, Md. Arthur Pickens, who was living with his daughter in Eureka at 104 Jones St., reportedly left the home on July 26 and...Published: Aug 4, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Board approves director position in split decision
Wayne County commissioners Tuesday morning split 4-2 to approve hiring a marketing director who would be shared with the city of Goldsboro. The Goldsboro City Council unanimously approved the intergovernmental agreement to create the position at its Monday night...Published: Aug 4, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Council declines to vote on bond
The Goldsboro City Council declined to vote on a proposed $10 million bond referendum Monday but plans to take up the issue later this month. The council also made other decisions during its Monday meeting, including giving the green...Published: Aug 4, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Wreck involving tractor-trailer results in injuries
A wreck involving a tractor-trailer and a Chevrolet Cobalt at the intersection of N.C. 111 South and Bill Lane Boulevard sent two people to the hospital Wednesday afternoon. According to eyewitness accounts from the scene, the tractor-trailer was traveling...Published: Aug 4, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story