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Thursday, September 22, 2016

Woman pleads guilty in death of William Bailey

Tahisha Duckett, 30, pleaded guilty to felony death by motor vehicle in Wayne County Superior Court today in the 2015 death of William "Grey" Bailey.Mrs. Duckett will serve a 64 to 84 month active sentence in prison. She has been credited...

Man arrested in tool theft

A Mount Olive man has been charged today by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office in the theft of power tools, lawn and garden equipment and a power washer.Jonathan Wayne Merritt, 58, streets of Mount Olive, has been charged with one...

WCC offers 'NC Fast' training

Wayne Community College is responding to the implementation of a new eligibility and benefits system in county Division of Social Services (DSS) Offices, by offering courses for potential employees. WCC is joining the state's 57 community colleges in providing universal,...

Sex offender law to be enforced at Wayne fair

[email protected] A new North Carolina sex offender law will affect the Wayne County Regional Agricultural Fair this year. Recent changes were made to North Carolina General Statute 14-208.18, which delineates places where it is unlawful for a sex offender to...

Veteran leader questions Trump's fitness

KENANSVILLE -- A veteran leader Tuesday called into question the qualifications and temperament of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. Former Delta Force Deputy Commander Col. (Ret.) Earl Atkinson made his comments Tuesday afternoon during a press conference outside the...

Foundation of WCC recognizes two instructors

The Foundation of Wayne Community College presented Distinguished Chair awards to two instructors Wednesday afternoon during its annual campus fund drive kick-off. Each fall, the assembly is an opportunity for faculty and staff to gather and generate interest supporting...

Home2 Suites to open after renovation project

A complete overhaul of the Goldsboro Suites along U.S. 70 is planned to continue through the end of the year before the hotel reopens as a Home2 Suites by Hilton. The building roof will start coming off next week,...

EMS worker allegedly assaulted by patient

A teenager allegedly punched an EMS worker in the face while being treated after he was reportedly found unconscious. Gabriel Brody Carter, 19, of 1603 Cuyler Best Road B3, reportedly refused treatment when he woke up from being unconscious....

Fire set at Rosewood Middle

[email protected] A fire was set at Rosewood Middle School over the weekend and there are currently no suspects in the case. According to a report filed with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office this week, someone called the sheriff's office Monday...

DGDC to hold annual banquet

[email protected] The Downtown Goldsboro Development Corp. will have its annual dinner and award ceremony Friday at the Goldsboro Event Center due to the possibility of rain. The event was originally planned to be on the front lawn of the Goldsboro...

County hires new assistant manager

"I had discussed with you all about the possibility of hiring an interim county manager while we advertise for that position," Wood told the board. Ponder will work with the county between 90 and 120 days and will be paid...