(GDN) – Fire rips through the heart of Downtown Mount Olive. The blaze erupted in a handful of the business buildings on the south end of Center Street on Wednesday. While some of the structures burned, nearby buildings also suffered heavy smoke damage. Multiple fire departments from Wayne County and the surrounding area were called…… read more »
The entire family can compete in this year’s Gingerbread House Contest, hosted by the Arts Council and sponsored by RE/MAX Complete, and a $50 prize will be awarded to one competitor in each of the following age groups: Ages 6-10 (adult supervision allowed) Ages 11-17 Ages 18 and up Rules: Entries will be accepted Dec.…… read more »
(GDN) — The local Boys and Girls Club is hosting its 43rd annual Pancake Day this weekend. Starting at 7 AM on Saturday, December 4, those delicious pancakes will be available at the Goldsboro Boys and Girls Club at 1401 Royall Avenue. Eat-in until 11 AM and take-outs will be available until 11:30 AM. Tickets…… read more »
(GDN) — Deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a suspicious person report on Sunday. The person was located at a convenience store on Highway 111 South. During the encounter with the suspicious person, deputies reportedly observed 24-year-old Tyler C. Corser inside a vehicle. The deputies made contact with Corser and learned…… read more »
The N.C. Department of Labor recognized Daniels and Daniels Construction Co. for its completion of two Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) projects, Coastal Elementary School and Catherine Lake Elementary School in Onslow County. The program recognizes companies for a commitment to the safety and health of their employees. Jiles Manning, industrial hygiene consultant,…… read more »
(GDN) — Nearly three-quarters of the way and counting! The United Way of Wayne County has announced its 2021 Community Campaign is at 73% of its goal. This year, the United Way is trying to raise $850,000 to impact the lives of 17,000 people in Wayne County. The United Way thanks its Major Investors who…… read more »
Facing off on the basketball court for the first time since 2016, C.B. Aycock got the better of county rival Rosewood on Tuesday evening. Kam Prince scored a game-high 21 points, and the Golden Falcons defeated the Eagles 52-41. It’s the first time in over a decade C.B. Aycock has started the season 3-0. “It…… read more »
C.B. Aycock used a strong defensive performance to defeat Rosewood 40-15 on Tuesday evening. With the win, the Golden Falcons improved their record 2-1 overall, while Rosewood falls to 0-1. Trailing 5-3 early in the first quarter, Bailey Wood scored five straight points, and the Golden Falcons suddenly had an 8-5 lead at the end…… read more »
(GDN) — A handful of buildings in Downtown Mount Olive are ablaze as of the noon hour. The fire broke out and overtook the buildings on the south end of Center Street. Other nearby structures appear to have heavy smoke damage as well. Several fire departments are on the scene battling the blaze. Everyone is…… read more »
FUGITIVE SEX OFFENDER Fugitive sex offender sentenced for not registering RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Authorities say a New Jersey man who was a fugitive for nearly two years and who was captured in North Carolina has been sentenced to more than three years in prison for failure to register as a sex offender. Court documents…… read more »
