Monday, March 29, 2004
Gerrard resigns seat to focus on business
Wayne County Commissioner Ken Gerrard resigned this morning from the county board, effective immediately. Gerrard, a commissioner since 1996 and current board chairman, called his decision "strictly financial." Gerrard Gerrard had already planned to leave the board at the end...Published: Mar 29, 2004 1:59 PM Full Story
Ogburn named Fremont principal
Debbie Ogburn, assistant principal at Greenwood Middle School, has been named principal at Fremont STARS Elementary School. She began her new assignment today. Mrs. Ogburn has served as assistant principal of Greenwood Middle for the past three years. She...Published: Mar 29, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
30,000 pounds of electronics to be recycling
Traffic flowed steadily Saturday into a corner of the parking lot at Sam's Club, as Wayne County residents and businesses brought their old electronics out for recycling. By day's end, the area looked like an outdoor flea market for...Published: Mar 29, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
Elections Board works to sort out districts for public
Where are you? Possibly Goldsboro. Wayne County, most likely. But do you know which county district you're in? Who are your state legislators? Is your home in the U.S. House's 1st or 3rd district? Lawmakers have redrawn many of...Published: Mar 29, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story
FAA gives blessing to Mt. Olive runway extension
MOUNT OLIVE -- The federal government has given its blessing to a plan to extend the runway at the town's airport. Mount Olive Mayor Ruff Huggins said the state Division of Aviation received a letter from the Federal Aviation...Published: Mar 29, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story
Public Records
Fire destroys house A vacant house at 903 Greenleaf St. was destroyed Saturday in a fire that was referred to Goldsboro police for a further investigation. Assistant Fire Chief Ray Boyette said the home was engulfed in flames when he...Published: Mar 29, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story
Review: 'Cinderella' enchants audience
The story of "Cinderella" is supposed to be enchanting, and the Goldsboro Ballet made sure that it was. The dancers performed the show Saturday night and Sunday afternoon at the Paramount Theatre, and it was beautiful to watch. There...Published: Mar 29, 2004 1:56 PM Full Story
Bloodmobile
The Wayne County Chapter of the American Red Cross will have a Bloodmobile on Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Southern Wayne High School for faculty and students. Donors will receive a Blood Tour 2004 T-shirt....Published: Mar 29, 2004 1:56 PM Full Story