Sunday, April 18, 2004
Council members mull Monday annexation vote
The Goldsboro City Council is scheduled to vote Monday on an annexation proposed for an area north of the city, and board members say the decision is not an easy one. "I will say that this is the most...Published: Apr 18, 2004 2:03 AM Full Story
Other items on City Council agenda
Besides voting on whether to annex some property into the city, the Goldsboro City Council will also consider the following items Monday, including the building of a new Krispy Kreme Doughnut Shop: *Hold a public hearing on a request from...Published: Apr 18, 2004 2:03 AM Full Story
Wayne Democrats choose Edwards
Wayne County's three Democratic commissioners urged party members Saturday to rally support for their candidates this year. "We need Democrats to get out to the polls, but that's not enough -- we need them to vote for Democrats," Commissioner...Published: Apr 18, 2004 2:02 AM Full Story
Man charged after argument ends in murder
There has been a correction to this story: This article incorrectly states that a murder, for which Marcus Dominique Moore was charged, occurred on Saturday. The shooting of Johnathan D. Yarborough was Friday. Moore was arrested on the charge on...Published: Apr 18, 2004 2:02 AM Full Story
Volunteers rid roadways of other people's messes
Just in time for vacation season, Wayne County has shed more than five tons of unsightly weight. More than 150 people volunteered Saturday for the annual Wayne County Litter Sweep along Goldsboro and county roadways. Many Adopt-A-Highway groups also...Published: Apr 18, 2004 2:02 AM Full Story
Airmen jump into fitness regimen
The mind and bodies of airmen at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base are expected to become stronger each day under a new fitness test. "There has definitely been a change of atmosphere on base," said Lt. Col. Pat Sargeant,...Published: Apr 18, 2004 2:02 AM Full Story
Author returns to Goldsboro for book signing
An award-winning writer and former Goldsboro resident will be at Books-A-Million Saturday from 1 until 4 p.m. to sign copies of the new book, "A Cup of Comfort for Teachers." Over the past decade, Thomas Smith, the former associate...Published: Apr 18, 2004 2:01 AM Full Story
Briefly
Base named Tree City Seymour Johnson Air Force Base has been named a Tree City USA by The National Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to its community forest. It is the fifth year the base has received this...Published: Apr 18, 2004 2:01 AM Full Story
Public record
Rosewood man stabbed at store A Rosewood man was stabbed Friday afternoon during an altercation at a convenience store. Michael Wayne Bragy, 20, of Rosewood Road was transported to Wayne Memorial Hospital for treatment of a puncture wound to his...Published: Apr 18, 2004 2:00 AM Full Story