Sunday, March 14, 2004
Truancy Diversion Project impresses judge
Truancy is an ongoing problem faced by school systems, and in recent years delinquency court filings have more than tripled. But since truancy court does not necessarily prevent the problem, alternative measures are being taken. In Wayne County, judges...Published: Mar 14, 2004 2:11 AM Full Story
Study says Goldsboro residents want better public transit
Consultants studying Goldsboro's future transportation needs say that, so far, public transit is the top concern. Members of the city's Transportation Planning Oversight Committee heard an update on the study Thursday from the Kimley-Horne consulting firm. The goal is...Published: Mar 14, 2004 2:10 AM Full Story
Theater begins preparing for construction
After a frenzied day of activity Friday, United Entertainment Co. gained a significant lead over All Star Entertainment in the race to build the first multiplex movie theater in Goldsboro. The city issued the company a foundation permit late...Published: Mar 14, 2004 2:10 AM Full Story
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Fire victim needs clothing Friends of a man who was severely burned in a fire near Seven Springs are seeking donations of clothing. Dennis Wanamaker, 45, of 1941 Pineview Road, is currently in Wayne Memorial Hospital where he is being...Published: Mar 14, 2004 2:10 AM Full Story
Salvation Army gets beds
The Salvation Army recently received a donation that could allow some people in need to sleep more soundly. Sam Jernigan, president of Jernigan Furniture Inc., gave the Wayne County chapter of the Salvation Army 15 sets of bedding. The...Published: Mar 14, 2004 2:09 AM Full Story
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Woman swindles elderly, sheriff reports A Clingman Street woman was arrested after she reportedly took advantage of an elderly woman who allowed her to use the telephone. Mary Patricia Moody, 22, was arrested following an investigation by the Wayne County...Published: Mar 14, 2004 2:09 AM Full Story
NAACP honors pioneers in Wayne County
The Goldsboro-Wayne branch of the NAACP recognized seven pioneers in the community Saturday night at Greenleaf Vision of Faith Community Center. The event was also a celebration of the NAACP's 95th anniversary. An estimated 200 people attended. Honored were...Published: Mar 14, 2004 2:08 AM Full Story
Ten to compete for Miss Eastern Wayne
The Paramount Theater will be the setting Friday, March 19, at 7 p.m. as 10 young ladies compete for the title of "Miss Eastern Wayne High School 2004." The theme of the 11th annual scholarship pageant is "All That Jazz."...Published: Mar 14, 2004 2:08 AM Full Story
Medal of Honor winners sign books
The four living Medal of Honor recipients from North Carolina visited the Wayne County Museum on Saturday to talk with residents, have their pictures taken and sign copies of a book commemorating others like them. Retired Col. Joe Marm,...Published: Mar 14, 2004 2:08 AM Full Story
Man charged with baby's murder
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office has released few details on murder charges filed Friday in the death of a 4-month-old baby. On Friday, the office charged Timothy Ray Carmon, 35, of 411 Outlaw Road, with murdering the child. Sheriff's officers...Published: Mar 14, 2004 2:08 AM Full Story
Curb Market attracts crowd with tasty food
Open the door to the Wayne Center on any Friday afternoon and you'll be greeted by a plethora of fine foods, designed to tempt even the most stalwart dieter. If you're not hungry before you go to Goldsboro's Curb...Published: Mar 14, 2004 2:07 AM Full Story
City to demolish more houses
The city of Goldsboro is moving forward with plans to get rid of deteriorating and dilapidated houses. Two more houses are scheduled to be condemned at the council's Monday meeting, which begins at 7 p.m. and is held in council...Published: Mar 14, 2004 2:07 AM Full Story
Man dies in wreck
MOUNT OLIVE -- A 21-year-old man who drove his car into a house near Mount Olive early Saturday morning later died at Pitt Memorial Hospital in Greenville. Anthony Victor Murphey of C.E. Grady Road lost control of his car...Published: Mar 14, 2004 2:06 AM Full Story
Henrietta Williams is 107 years old
Henrietta Highsmith Williams just might be the oldest citizen in Wayne County. The 107-year-old Mount Olive woman spent some time in Wayne Memorial Hospital last week while a room was readied for her at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Dr....Published: Mar 14, 2004 2:06 AM Full Story