Wednesday, December 22, 2004
N.C. Guard soldiers to return
Around 250 National Guard soldiers based in Goldsboro will be returning home from Iraq soon, although the exact day is unknown. The 230th Support Battalion is part of the 30th Heavy Separate Brigade, which sent nearly 5,000 soldiers to Iraq...Published: Dec 22, 2004 2:07 PM Full Story
Violators of junk car rules may face financial penalties
The Wayne County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to toughen the junk-car ordinance with civil and criminal penalties. As of Jan. 1, the county will be able to issue citations to people who refuse to comply. The fines will start at...Published: Dec 22, 2004 2:04 PM Full Story
Stocking Fund total nears $39,000
More than 600 children were treated to gifts of fruit, candy, toys and clothes at the annual Empty Stocking Fund party Saturday. It was the 93rd straight year that generous donations from the community have made the party possible. Santa...Published: Dec 22, 2004 2:03 PM Full Story
Boy Scout executive seriously injured in accident
Thomas Millisor, the Wayne County Boy Scout district executive, was flown to Duke hospital Tuesday where he is listed in critical condition after a traffic accident on U.S. 70 East near Princeton. Millisor was traveling east near U.S. 70 Business...Published: Dec 22, 2004 2:02 PM Full Story
Juror writes letter, pays fine, for causing problems in the Eric Lane trial
Wayne C. Harrison, 71, of Pikeville was fined $500 and ordered by the court to write a letter of apology for his actions during the Eric Lane murder trial. Harrison, a prospective juror in the trial, had spoken to other...Published: Dec 22, 2004 2:01 PM Full Story
Fremont board denies zoning request
FREMONT -- The Fremont town board and Planning Board denied, in split votes Tuesday night, a rezoning request for a vacant building. The property owner complained and threatened legal action after the votes. "My civil rights have been violated, and...Published: Dec 22, 2004 2:00 PM Full Story
Public records
Mistrial declared in house burning The Wayne County Superior Court trial of a man accused of burning down his home for insurance money ended Tuesday with a divided jury. The defendant, Kent Peter Larsen, 67, of Daughtry Lane, Pikeville, will...Published: Dec 22, 2004 2:00 PM Full Story
Wayne commissioners waive landfill fees for Memorial building demolition
The charred remains of the Wayne County Memorial Community Building could be heading to the landfill by mid-January. The county commissioners cleared the way Tuesday for the building's debris to be put in the landfill at no charge. The board's...Published: Dec 22, 2004 1:59 PM Full Story
Gateway reviews suggestions sites for bus shelters
The Goldsboro Wayne Transportation Authority received a list of proposed sites for bus shelters Monday, but still needs permission from some of the property owners. Paul Larson suggested the following locations: Seymour Homes public housing, Kmart, Piggly Wiggly on Lionel...Published: Dec 22, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story
Fremont board approves new sidewalks
FREMONT -- The Fremont town board has approved a new design for sidewalks in the first block of East Main Street at a $25,000 price increase. Town Administrator Kerry McDuffie said during Tuesday night's monthly meeting of the Town Board...Published: Dec 22, 2004 1:56 PM Full Story