Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Police identify man charged in Wells Fargo bank robbery
Goldsboro police officers arrested a man a short distance from the Wells Fargo on the corner of East Ash Street and North William Street after he allegedly robbed the bank at gunpoint Wednesday morning. Devon Melvin Williams, 24, of 427...Published: Mar 1, 2017 3:52 PM Full Story
Death of Seymour Johnson airman under investigation
The U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigation is looking into the death of an airman assigned to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. The airman, whose identity has not yet been released, died at a home on Brantwood Drive earlier...Published: Mar 1, 2017 3:01 PM Full Story
Update ---- Wells Fargo robbed, one person arrested
More information has been obtained regarding this morning's bank robbery in Goldsboro. Police officers arrested a suspect a short distance from the Wells Fargo on the corner of East Ash Street and North William Street after the bank was robbed....Published: Mar 1, 2017 12:02 PM Full Story
Police: Bank robbery suspect in custody
The Goldsboro Police Department has one suspect in custody following an armed bank robbery this morning at the Wells Fargo at the corner of East Ash Street and North William Street. Police have not yet revealed the identity of the person...Published: Mar 1, 2017 10:50 AM Full Story
Hospital limits children visits
Due to the increase in flu cases in the community, Wayne UNC Health Care last week began restricting visitation by children under the age of 13 in all waiting areas and patient care units. In extreme circumstances, an exception...Published: Mar 1, 2017 10:07 AM Full Story
Human Relations Banquet honors groups, individuals
Groups, individuals and others making a difference in the community were recognized Tuesday during the 43rd annual Human Relations Award Banquet. The event, held at the Goldsboro Event Center, drew close to 100 people who celebrated the accomplishments of...Published: Mar 1, 2017 10:07 AM Full Story
New ABC store planned along Wayne Memorial Drive
Plans are in the works to build a new Alcoholic Beverage Control store along Wayne Memorial Drive near the U.S. 70 Bypass. Construction on the 5,200-square-foot building should start in June with completion expected before the end of the...Published: Mar 1, 2017 10:07 AM Full Story
Jobs target the next generation
Staff Sgt. April Edwards made adjustments to the fire apparatus strapped to the back of eighth-grader Kyguan Owens. Once secured, she gave the Mount Olive Middle School student the go-ahead for the next challenge -- doing 10 push-ups with...Published: Mar 1, 2017 10:07 AM Full Story
Internet sweepstakes parlor denied permits
The Goldsboro Planning Commission denied a conditional-use permit Monday for an internet sweepstake parlor along East Ash Street in a residential area of the city. Concern about the location near neighborhoods and in an area where people walk to...Published: Mar 1, 2017 10:07 AM Full Story
U-Play packs up, takes jobs with it
MOUNT OLIVE -- A company that had promised 88 new jobs and a $20 million investment over a five-year period has instead decided not to come to Wayne County. What drove that reversal is somewhat of a matter of...Published: Mar 1, 2017 10:07 AM Full Story
Al King speaks at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base black history event
Former Goldsboro mayor Al King is enjoying the third retirement of his life, but that doesn't mean he has nothing left to say. Discrimination, perseverance and the value of family were a few of the things King spoke about...Published: Mar 1, 2017 10:07 AM Full Story
Fire destroys temporary home of Hurricane Matthew survivor
DUDLEY -- A fire Tuesday night destroyed a small barn which served as a temporary home to a woman who was displaced by Hurricane Matthew in October 2016. Mar-Mac Fire Rescue Chief Tommy Baker said an electrical short in the...Published: Mar 1, 2017 8:13 AM Full Story
Crime of the week: Police seek suspect in theft of seven firearms
On Saturday, Feb. 25, at about 6:55 p.m., officers of the Goldsboro Police Department responded to 154 Country View Drive in reference to a residential break in. The victim informed officers that upon returning home from work he found the...Published: Mar 1, 2017 7:05 AM Full Story