WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina-based icon of Southern comfort food has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, a move that follows downsizing that began prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. K&W Cafeterias filed the 80-page petition in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of North Carolina. The filing was first reported by the…… read more »
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K&W Cafeterias File For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
Goldsboro Asked To Consider Reparations For Black Community
Could Goldsboro become the next North Carolina city to institute reparations for its Black community? The City of Asheville already did it. Now, former Goldsboro Councilman Bevan Foster is asking his city do the same. Foster made his pitch for reparations at Tuesday’s Goldsboro City Council meeting. He is essentially asking for the city to pass…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Gibson
Meet Gibson! Gibson is a 9-month-old domestic shorthair tabby cat. He’s very sweet and playful. He has already been neutered and micro-chipped. Gibson is waiting to find his forever home. Click here to view all the pets available for adoption through Wayne County Animal Services. The Wayne County Animal Shelter is located at 1600 Clingman…… read more »
UPDATE: Passenger Killed After Exiting Moving Vehicle
Just before 6:30 AM Wednesday, Goldsboro Police patrol officers were dispatched to the westbound lanes of U.S. Highway 70 E. at Wayne Memorial Drive for a reported traffic crash between a vehicle and pedestrian. Both westbound lanes of U.S. Highway 70 E. were closed while traffic was diverted onto Spence Avenue for the investigation of…… read more »
POLICE: Suspect Arrested With Meth At Goldsboro Park
The Goldsboro Police Department was conducting an after-hours check of Peacock Park on the 1500 block of Herring Ave on Friday. In the park, the officers made contact with a suspicious person, identified as 34-year-old Nicole M. Rudkit of Goldsboro. Following the investigation, Rudkit was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine. She was given a $2,500…… read more »
Community Groups To Host Virtual Non-Partisan Candidates Forum
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Epsilon Phi Omega Chapter, Goldsboro Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, and Community Voter Collaboration Group are partnering to host a Virtual Non-Partisan Candidates Forum on Thursday, October 1, 2020 from 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. The event will be held via Zoom. Registration is required and may…… read more »
WCPL Patrons Will Have Access To DMV Practice Tests For Free
Wayne County Public Library has partnered with the popular driver education platform Driving-Tests.org. Patrons can access Driving-Tests to start preparing for their DMV knowledge exam by visiting https://wcpl.driving-tests.org/. The program is designed to help both new and experienced drivers. Tests can be accessed from any computer or mobile device. “I’m excited that, in this age…… read more »
Draken International Selects NCGTP For Operations Base
The state transportation secretary announced Tuesday a major aerospace company is making its home at the North Carolina Global TransPark in Kinston. Draken International, a Texas-based firm that owns the world’s largest commercial fleet of privately-owned tactical aircraft, has leased hangar and office space at the Global TransPark. Draken plans to help prepare pilots at…… read more »
Additional Expiration Date Extension For Select DMV Credentials
On September 4, Governor Cooper signed Coronavirus Relief Act 3.0. Among its provisions is a new extension of the expiration dates of five DMV credentials. If they have already expired or are about to, their new expiration dates are now 30 days after the governor lifts his state of emergency order related to the COVID…… read more »
Traffic Rerouted Off Highway 70 Due To Fatality
Traffic was impacted on Highway 70 in Goldsboro Wednesday morning due to a crash involving a fatality. According to the Goldsboro Police Department, officers were investigating the traffic crash fatality on Highway 70 near Wayne Memorial Drive. Traffic on that area of 70 was being diverted onto Spence Avenue as officers worked the scene. This…… read more »
