Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Eastpointe Human Services agrees to merger with Cardinal Innovations Healthcare
The Eastpointe Human Services board of directors voted unanimously Wednesday to consolidate operations under the umbrella of Cardinal Innovations Healthcare. Eastpointe, funded through federal, state and local tax dollars, oversees mental health, substance abuse and disability services to 12 counties,...Published: Feb 8, 2017 3:02 PM Full Story
Child abuse charges added against man police say gave 8-year-old gun he used to shoot self
MOUNT OLIVE -- The Mount Olive Police Department says the young boy who accidentally shot himself in the ankle Feb. 2, told police officers his mother's boyfriend gave him the handgun. Jaron Mykel Langston, 27, of 1103 Maple St., was...Published: Feb 8, 2017 1:18 PM Full Story
Alleged marijuana candy maker arrested
The Goldsboro Police Department arrested the man accused by Pikeville police of creating THC-infused candies made to look like Sour Patch Kids. Brandon Jackson Duren, 22, of 508 W. New Hope Road, turned himself in Tuesday afternoon at the Wayne...Published: Feb 8, 2017 1:06 PM Full Story
Southeastern Medical Oncology Center expands
Southeastern Medical Oncology Center is able to serve more clients with the recent expansion of its chemotherapy department. SMOC, located at 203 Cox Blvd., has added an infusion area for non-chemotherapy clients. The new area was added into previously...Published: Feb 8, 2017 10:07 AM Full Story
County OKs 911 center design
The schematic floor plan for Wayne County's new $3.8 million 911 call center was unanimously approved Tuesday morning by Wayne County commissioners. The vote clears the way for Stewart, Cooper, Newell Architects to proceed with the full design and...Published: Feb 8, 2017 10:07 AM Full Story
Hospital employees hit by Hurricane Matthew get help
When Hurricane Matthew struck in October, the North Carolina Hospital Association wanted to know how hospitals across the state fared. "Our immediate concern was whether hospitals could remain open to serve their communities," said Millie Harding, senior vice president...Published: Feb 8, 2017 10:07 AM Full Story
School system takes hiring process digital
Wayne County Public Schools has launched a way to apply online for jobs in the school system. Gone are the days of having to make time to get to the central office to check out job postings or fill out...Published: Feb 8, 2017 10:07 AM Full Story
Three wanted by law officers
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is asking for help in finding three wanted men, each with various outstanding warrants or orders for their arrest. Deromie Lee Bizzell, 26, is wanted for two counts of possession with intent to sell or...Published: Feb 8, 2017 10:07 AM Full Story
Board of Education likes idea of smaller classes, cannot pay for them
The Wayne County Board of Education approved a long list of policy updates and changes at its meeting Monday evening, and also recognized students and staff for various achievements. The action item on the agenda was for the board...Published: Feb 8, 2017 10:07 AM Full Story
Man stabbed in dispute over whether he could be on neighbor's property
A man was cut during a domestic dispute Monday night on North Slocumb Street over whether he was allowed to be on someone else's property, police said. Officers were dispatched to 408 N. Slocumb St. in reference to someone...Published: Feb 8, 2017 10:07 AM Full Story
Drug charges filed after traffic stop
Wayne County sheriff's deputies arrested a man during a traffic stop Saturday for possession of cocaine and marijuana, according to a press release. James Nathaniel Herndon Jr., 22, of 1609 Riverknoll Drive, Raleigh, is charged with felony possession of...Published: Feb 8, 2017 10:07 AM Full Story
Man charged in stabbing
Police arrested a man for allegedly stabbing a woman inside a Herman Street residence Saturday night, according to police reports. Demond Maybanks, 32, is charged with assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly stabbing a woman in her neck after...Published: Feb 8, 2017 10:07 AM Full Story
Teaching more than strokes on a canvas
Christy Sullivan looked over a student's shoulder at his painting. She questioned the bright pink tone of the portrait's skin, but she stared at the light and texture of the fabric and buttons worn by the person in the painting....Published: Feb 8, 2017 10:07 AM Full Story
Man stabbed during failed robbery
Someone stabbed a man in the elbow Tuesday morning when he refused to give them anything while they were trying to rob him, according to a police report. Daniel Lamar Young, 23, told police he was walking west on Lemon...Published: Feb 8, 2017 9:06 AM Full Story
Crime of the Week
On Feb. 3 at approximately 3:10 p.m., officers of the Goldsboro Police Department responded to the 900 block of Lincoln Drive in reference to a robbery. Officers made contact with a delivery driver for Wayne Pharmacy. The employee said that...Published: Feb 8, 2017 6:34 AM Full Story