Two charged in January break-in

The Wayne County Sheriff's Office arrested a man and woman Wednesday accused of breaking into a house in Dudley in January, according to a press release. Gilberto Rodriguez Jr., 22, and Melissa Deluna, 18, are accused of breaking into a...

Published: Feb 9, 2017 1:12 PM Full Story

Update on boy who accidentally shot himself

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.,...

Published: Feb 9, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story

Second Act Communities present design for large-scale project in downtown Goldsboro

Nearly 60 people were able to get a first look of design possibilities for a mixed residential and commercial property that could become one of the largest-scale projects in downtown Goldsboro in decades. Second Act Communities, a Virginia-based nonprofit,...

Published: Feb 9, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story

'Let's Feed the Kitty' slated for Feb. 11

MOUNT OLIVE -- Tony and Lori Martin are asking for the public's help on Saturday, Feb. 11, to "Let's Feed the Kitty." The Martins are participating in this year's King and Queen Gala as part of the Kitty Askins Hospice...

Published: Feb 9, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story

Eastpointe consolidation vote

MOUNT OLIVE -- Eastpointe Human Services, which oversees mental health, substance abuse and disability services in 12 counties including Wayne, is positioned to become part of one of the state's largest behavioral health organizations. The Eastpointe board voted unanimously Wednesday...

Published: Feb 9, 2017 8:30 AM Full Story

County finds a way to save money on school construction project

A workaround of state law will allow Wayne County to recoup sales tax revenues from the Meadow Lane Elementary School project. It also will give the county ownership of the new school that in turn will be leased back to...

Published: Feb 9, 2017 7:17 AM Full Story