Sunday, December 12, 2004
Hollywood hooray planned for spring
A three-day gala called "From Tinsel Town to Hometown" is planned for the spring to honor two Goldsboro-born celebrities who went on to find fame and fortune in Hollywood. Actress Anne Jeffreys and Johnny Grant, Hollywood's honorary mayor, will be...Published: Dec 12, 2004 2:05 AM Full Story
Stoplight battle yields to push for overpass
The Wayne County commissioners did a U-turn Friday, deciding not to fight a stoplight on U.S. 117 South. Instead, the county board has reached an informal consensus that the intersection at O'Berry Road, near Dudley, is dangerous, and the already...Published: Dec 12, 2004 2:05 AM Full Story
United Way seeks to make goal before end of year
With three weeks to go, United Way of Wayne County has reached 95 percent of its fund-raising goal of $1,332,000. A total of $1,270,100 has been raised as of Friday, said Steve Parr, director. He said this amount will help...Published: Dec 12, 2004 2:05 AM Full Story
Gift given in gratitude for fund's impact
Empty Stocking Fund volunteers don't do what they do for recognition -- but it is nice when it comes with a $1,000 donation. Fred Thigpen, a native of Wayne County and a lawyer with offices in Moore and Montgomery counties,...Published: Dec 12, 2004 2:04 AM Full Story
Two from Goldsboro to help president begin second term
Hundreds of military personnel will travel to Washington, D.C., in January for President Bush's inauguration, and two Goldsboro natives will help make sure the 10-day event runs smoothly. U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael King is based at Bolling Air...Published: Dec 12, 2004 2:04 AM Full Story
Family Y's popular father-daughter dance returns in January
Fathers and daughters of all ages had such fun at last year's dance that the Family Y has decided to give them another turn around the dance floor. This year's "Father-Daughter Dance" is planned for Saturday, Jan. 29, from 7...Published: Dec 12, 2004 2:04 AM Full Story
Public Record
Investigations Wayne County Sheriff's deputies are investigating these reports: *Damages were reported Friday after the back of a vehicle window was knocked out and the side of the vehicle was kicked at Mobile Circle. The owner and victim, Brenda Lee...Published: Dec 12, 2004 2:03 AM Full Story
Briefly
New name Berkeley and Goldsboro are common names here, and they're also names for "Commons." The Commons being the shopping centers -- one of which is planned for Berkeley Boulevard across from Lowe's Home Improvement Store. The sign to announce...Published: Dec 12, 2004 2:03 AM Full Story
Store, motel blazes top monthly fire report
Goldsboro firefighters put out three major structure fires, including those at Delmus' Hardware and the Best Western Goldsboro Inn, while answering 188 calls in November. Fire Chief Bobby Greenfield wrote in his monthly report that an electrical problem contributed to...Published: Dec 12, 2004 2:02 AM Full Story