Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Wayne County schools will close Wednesday due to winter weather
Wayne County Public Schools will be closed for students and staff Wednesday due to the expected winter weather. Due to the closure the teacher workday rescheduled for Friday will now be a make-up day for students, exams will resume after...Published: Jan 16, 2018 6:24 PM Full Story
Police say a man exposed himself to a woman at a bus stop on Ash Street
A 53-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly flashing his genitalia at a woman at a bus stop on East Ash Street Friday. Donnell Grady, 53, Streets of Goldsboro, is charged with indecent exposure. The victim reported to Goldsboro police...Published: Jan 16, 2018 12:07 PM Full Story
Sweepstakes cafe robbed at gunpoint
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery at the 117 Internet Sweepstakes Cafe at 2339-I, U.S. 117 South Saturday. Authorities say the man held an employee at gunpoint and stole $1,400 from the business along with an...Published: Jan 16, 2018 12:07 PM Full Story
Winter weather advisory begins tonight as 1 to 2 inches of snow is expected to fall
A winter weather advisory is in effect from 11 p.m. today until 7 p.m. Wednesday in advance of a storm that could drop between 1 and 2 inches of snow on the area. Snow is likely mainly between 10 a.m....Published: Jan 16, 2018 8:11 AM Full Story
Study to depict local poverty
After months of data gathering and interviews, the Goldsboro Poverty Study will be presented Wednesday. The Poverty and Building Pathways to Opportunity in Goldsboro event will be held at First African Baptist Church, 803 Harris St., from noon to 1:30...Published: Jan 16, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Dr. King's 'forgotten' words
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke to a nation in 1963, about a bad check given to African-Americans preventing them from thriving in an equal society. In one of the most pivotal speeches in American history, King first focused...Published: Jan 16, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Partnership for Children, Wayne Community College Teacher Appreciation speaker named
Teachers and child care providers, save the date -- April 14 will be a teacher appreciation opportunity just for you. Hosted by the Partnership for Children of Wayne County and Wayne Community College, the free event will be held at...Published: Jan 16, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Black History Parade scheduled for Feb. 24
MOUNT OLIVE -- The Unity Organization is holding the 10th annual Black History Parade at 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 24. The rain date is March 3. There is no fee to enter afloat or group. However, an application must be...Published: Jan 16, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
February blood drives for the Wayne County Chapter of the American Red Cross
February blood drives for the Wayne County Chapter of the American Red Cross: * Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the University of Mount Olive. * Feb. 9 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Wayne Memorial...Published: Jan 16, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story