Monday, July 12, 2004
Dinner time
Associated Press/Chuck Beckley/Jacksonville Daily News This black-crowned night heron appears to have decided on a large seafood platter for dinner as it works to swallow a pinfish it has picked up while patrolling the shallow waters of Town Creek...Published: Jul 12, 2004 1:59 PM Full Story
Schools face competition for building funds
When the Wayne County commissioners began talking about a school building program last fall, the key question was "what can we afford?" When they talk about schools this fall, they will also consider "what else do we need?" Classrooms...Published: Jul 12, 2004 1:59 PM Full Story
Veto of billboard bill pleases city
Goldsboro officials got the decision they were hoping for Friday when Gov. Mike Easley vetoed a bill requiring local governments to compensate billboard companies that are ordered to remove their signs. "It was a bad bill," said Mayor Al...Published: Jul 12, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
Schools seek waiver on lateral-entry teachers
Wayne County public school officials say they need another year to comply with a federal law requiring "highly qualified" teachers in schools that receive federal funding. Wayne, like other counties across the state, needs a one-year extension to continue...Published: Jul 12, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story
Man killed outside club; arrest warrant issued
A 26-year-old Goldsboro man was murdered early Sunday outside of a night club, and Goldsboro police have issued an arrest warrant. The victim, Corey Lavon Grantham of 2079 Nor-Am Road, Pikeville, was fatally shot at about 3 a.m. outside...Published: Jul 12, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story
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Fire at Wal-Mart A "suspicious" fire damaged women's clothing on a rack Sunday night at Wal-Mart at 1002 N. Spence Ave., causing an estimated $500 in damages, according to Goldsboro fire and police reports. The fire was put out by...Published: Jul 12, 2004 1:56 PM Full Story
OPINION -- Etiquette and manners
BEAUFORT - A newcomer to the neighborhood had just completed “swimming the cut” and was proclaimed a “bona fide” member of our Taylor’s Creek Aquatic Team. The “team” swims down the creek at near-high tide each day during the...Published: Jul 12, 2004 1:56 PM Full Story