Monday, September 12, 2016
Post 11 breaks ground for Walk of Honor
DUDLEY -- Ground was broken Saturday afternoon for the Walk of Honor at American Legion Post 11 as part of the celebration of its founding in September of 1919. Flags representing the different branches of the armed forces ringed...Published: Sep 12, 2016 10:11 AM Full Story
Council talks limiting parking
Goldsboro officials are considering restricting downtown parking that could limit the amount of time downtown employees, visitors and others park along city streets. Ideas about limiting parking into hourly blocks and questions about whether the parking restrictions could be...Published: Sep 12, 2016 10:11 AM Full Story
'Walking field trip' available at STARS
FREMONT -- Fremont STARS Elementary School features a "walking field trip" of the state of North Carolina. The hallways of the second floor of the school are adorned with colorful depictions of the state's rich heritage -- from the...Published: Sep 12, 2016 10:11 AM Full Story
To wed again
Annie Ruth Herring is getting married. The beaming bride-to-be extended her left hand to show off her diamond ring, a broad smile breaking out across her face. Her longtime beau popped the question a few weeks ago, she said....Published: Sep 12, 2016 10:11 AM Full Story
Exchanges investigated as scams
Scams Goldsboro police are investigating two incidents in which someone took items from Walmart on U.S. 70 West and returned them for cash. A man and woman took an iPod case then returned the case as if they had purchased...Published: Sep 12, 2016 10:11 AM Full Story
University of Mount Olive welcomes musical group
MOUNT OLIVE -- The University of Mount Olive is set to hold a concert featuring Ed Stephenson and the Paco Band at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, in the Hazel Waters Kornegay Assembly Hall at 207 Wooten St. The...Published: Sep 12, 2016 10:11 AM Full Story
Woman says man pointed handgun
Assault A Goldsboro woman was advised by Goldsboro police to secure a warrant against the man she said pointed a handgun at her. Kimberly Nicole Jones, 33, 305 Mercer St., told police that the man pulled his vehicle up to...Published: Sep 12, 2016 10:11 AM Full Story
Pet adoption event set for Saturday
If you're a proud pet owner or would like to be, mark your calendars for Saturday, Sept. 17, when the Tractor Supply Co. store will be celebrating your furry friends for Pet Appreciation Week's Main Event. The event will include...Published: Sep 12, 2016 10:11 AM Full Story
Operation Medicine Drop to be held at Kids Fest Sept. 24
What do you do with those old pills that collect in your medicine cabinet or kitchen? Some people keep them in case they need the medicine down the road while others leave them in the cabinet or flush them...Published: Sep 12, 2016 10:11 AM Full Story
Multiple shots fired within city limits over the weekend
Justin Xavier Sutton, 19, allegedly grabbed his mother's 9mm handgun from her bedroom Sunday around noon and fired two shots toward her inside the house. According to Goldsboro Police Maj. Anthony Carmen, the woman was not injured in the...Published: Sep 12, 2016 10:11 AM Full Story
AgCarolina grant deadline is Oct. 14
AgCarolina Farm Credit is accepting grant applications through Oct. 14 for programs benefitting farmers and rural residents in its 34-county service area in eastern North Carolina. Grants are available up to $5,000 per organization for programs in one of four...Published: Sep 12, 2016 10:11 AM Full Story