Thursday, December 16, 2004
Railroad to Wilmington may be completed
RALEIGH -- The state is considering reconnecting the railroad between Goldsboro and Wilmington. A transportation official said Wednesday it could pump nearly $200 million into the economy of eastern North Carolina over the next 20 years. Patrick Simmons, director of...Published: Dec 16, 2004 1:59 PM Full Story
Fine, apology end juror's contempt case
If Wayne C. Harrison could turn back the clock, he probably never would have said what he said. His comments caused a judge to disband a jury that took four weeks to build, and it cost Harrison $500 and weeks...Published: Dec 16, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
Farmers gather to discuss life after the tobacco buyout
Many Wayne County tobacco farmers will likely spend the coming year deciding whether they will stay in business now that a buyout has been approved. That uncertain future led about 160 farmers to a workshop in Wayne County called "Tobacco...Published: Dec 16, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
Concrete firm ready to starm construction
Five years after receiving a controversial rezoning decision, a concrete company is proceeding with plans to build a plant on Central Heights Road. The city will hold a hearing at 7 p.m. Monday in City Hall to give citizens a...Published: Dec 16, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
It's done! Empty Stocking Fund reaches goal
In the true spirit of Christmas, students at Eastern Wayne Middle School collected $1,202.22 for the Empty Stocking Fund, putting the charity over its $33,000 goal. Enough money has been received to provide 610 less-fortunate children with a new toy,...Published: Dec 16, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story
Wayne's roads 19th most dangerous in the state
Wayne County's roads were ranked the 19th most dangerous in the state, according to a survey by AAA Carolinas. The survey used wreck-injury statistics from 2003 for all 100 counties. Wayne County had 1,786 people injured in car wrecks that...Published: Dec 16, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story
Public records
Resident injured in kitchen fire A resident suffered smoke inhalation Wednesday during a kitchen fire at 1032-A Lincoln Drive, fire officials said. Dodress Holder was taken to Wayne Memorial Hospital, where she was treated and released, a spokeswoman said. Unattended...Published: Dec 16, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story
Briefly
Blood drive makes goal The first ever blood drive sponsored by banks in Wayne County met its goal of 50 donations. "It took the efforts of all involved to make it happen," said Chuck Waller, director of the Wayne County...Published: Dec 16, 2004 1:56 PM Full Story
New program specialists hired by Smart Start
Wayne County Partnership for Children has hired two new program specialists to work with licensed child care centers to increase their state ratings and has also received a grant for 14 computers from the Triangle United Way. Carla Stafford, a...Published: Dec 16, 2004 1:56 PM Full Story