Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Sheriff's Office: Woman, 20, steals Nintendo and games from brother, sells them for cash
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office arrested a woman Wednesday after she allegedly stole a handheld gaming console and games from her brother and sold them, according to a Sheriff's Office press release. According to the release and an arrest report,...Published: Feb 15, 2017 3:31 PM Full Story
School board policy committee talks dress code, bus driver shortage at meeting
The Wayne County Board of Education policy committee discussed several policies Tuesday to be brought before the board at its Feb. 21 work session and March board meeting. The policies ranged from relatively new initiatives to long-standing debates which may...Published: Feb 15, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
WCC adds career coach program
Elvira Johnson, career counselor at Wayne Community College, knows what she's talking about -- after all, she's had three diverse careers herself. She has worked in engineering, culinary arts and since receiving her master's degree in education, advises job...Published: Feb 15, 2017 9:55 AM Full Story
Senior Games moved up a month to April
The Wayne County Senior Games have been moved up a month this year. Instead of taking place in May, the games will be held in April. There is a $10 registration fee, which includes an opening day cookout, participation in...Published: Feb 15, 2017 9:55 AM Full Story
Optimist club refurbishes used and donated computers for kids
The Optimist Club of Goldsboro is taking donations of computers that can be refurbished and distributed to students who can use them. Since becoming affiliated with the Computers4Kids program in 2012, the club has actively worked to connect computers to...Published: Feb 15, 2017 9:55 AM Full Story
Speakers call for unity during interfaith breakfast
Building a better community through unity takes work and the ability to set aside differences for the greater good, speakers at the Annual Interfaith Breakfast said Tuesday. "Religions and races are fundamental in what makes us distinct and unique,"...Published: Feb 15, 2017 9:55 AM Full Story
Shag club raising money to honor well known dj
Mike "Shag Daddy" Overman was a well-known DJ across North Carolina. But he was known as well as an embodiment of community service. This Saturday the Sugarfoot Shag Club will pay tribute to Overman by holding a fundraiser that...Published: Feb 15, 2017 9:55 AM Full Story
Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair wins 7 awards
DUDLEY -- The 2016 Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair has won seven awards for excellence. The awards include first place in three competitive exhibits categories from the International Association of Fairs and Expositions, three from the North Carolina Association of Agricultural...Published: Feb 15, 2017 9:55 AM Full Story
School board policy committee talks dress code, bus driver shortage at meeting
The Wayne County Board of Education policy committee discussed several policies Tuesday to be brought before the board at its Feb. 21 work session and March board meeting. The policies ranged from relatively new initiatives to long-standing debates which...Published: Feb 15, 2017 9:55 AM Full Story
Man tries to run over police sergeant
A man allegedly drove a stolen truck toward a Goldsboro Police sergeant in a parking lot Tuesday night. According to a police report, Edwin Luis Ortiz Jr., 30, of 1203 Ben Brewington Court, hit two police cars with a stolen...Published: Feb 15, 2017 9:02 AM Full Story