Sunday, October 2, 2005
Anonymous donor asks for 'Shepherd's Song'
When he was just a freshman at Goldsboro High School, State Rep. Phil Baddour played the role of Reuben in "The Shepherd's Song." The year was 1956. Now, more than 49 years later, an anonymous $36,000 gift to Wayne Community...Published: Oct 2, 2005 2:11 AM Full Story
Portion of highway to be closed
Drivers who travel along U.S. 117 might find a few additional delays in the coming week as work continues on the highway project there, North Carolina Department of Transportation officials announced Saturday. Beginning this weekend and continuing through Wednesday, railroad...Published: Oct 2, 2005 2:10 AM Full Story
Murderer is up for parole
A Goldsboro man convicted of second-degree murder, second-degree kidnapping and armed robbery more than 25 years ago is being considered for parole. Gerald Edward Bryant, now 54, was sentenced Dec. 18, 1970, by Judge Elbert Peele of Williamston to...Published: Oct 2, 2005 2:10 AM Full Story
School system required to offer tutoring
Wayne County Public Schools is among 42 school systems across North Carolina that have been identified for Title I District Improvement, under the federal No Child Left Behind Act. The school system will be required to perform several corrective actions....Published: Oct 2, 2005 2:09 AM Full Story
Blessing of the animals
The human beings who brought their pets to St. Francis Episcopal Church's Blessing of the Animals Saturday morning knew why they were there. And maybe, just maybe, the animals did, too. The 32 pets included one newt and a few...Published: Oct 2, 2005 2:09 AM Full Story
Kids show livestock
Little Haley Edwards didn't seem bothered at all that her hog, which was much bigger than she was, ran across the Open Junior Market Hog Showmanship ring Friday night. In fact, the 6-year-old, who was wearing a little pink pig...Published: Oct 2, 2005 2:08 AM Full Story
Today at the Fair
SUNDAY + 1 p.m. -- Gates open to all exhibits; Midway opens + 2 p.m. -- Lawn Tractor Pull Contest, Grandstand; Pig Races, near Red Barn + 3 p.m. -- Barnyard Express, near Red Barn; The Almost Amazing Rex, Kidzville...Published: Oct 2, 2005 2:08 AM Full Story
Youth Empowerment Summit set
WATCH and Communities in Schools is sponsoring a Youth Empowerment Summit for high school students on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Open to 120 students in the six high schools in Wayne County Public Schools, 20...Published: Oct 2, 2005 2:08 AM Full Story
Ugly furniture contest part of Big Sweep day
KENANSVILLE -- Duplin County's Keep America Beautiful Committee will host an ugly furniture contest during Big Sweep Free Day, with a goal of removing ugly upholstered furniture from front porches everywhere. The committee is encouraging citizens to take advantage of...Published: Oct 2, 2005 2:07 AM Full Story
Wayne County Superior Court
These cases have been heard in Wayne County Superior Court: *George Edward Mayes Jr., 21, Friendship Drive, Fremont, possession of cocaine, three to four months. *Lonnie J. Taylor, 34, Bear Creek Estates, LaGrange, possession of a firearm by a convicted...Published: Oct 2, 2005 2:06 AM Full Story
Public record
Juveniles charged Three juveniles have been charged with two separate break-ins in the city. On Friday, Investigator G.N. Lynch of the Goldsboro Police Department Criminal Investigations Division formally charged a 14-year-old male from Tommy's Road in connection with a residential...Published: Oct 2, 2005 2:04 AM Full Story
Mount Olive District Court
These cases have been heard in Mount Olive District Court: *Douglas Randolph Price, 46, Larry Coltren Lane, Mount Olive, driving while license revoked, 120 days suspended, 36 months supervised probation, $600 fine and costs. *Christina Marie Williams, 24, Daly Boulevard,...Published: Oct 2, 2005 2:04 AM Full Story
Military news
Air Force Airman 1st Class Christopher S. Gibson has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and military customs...Published: Oct 2, 2005 2:03 AM Full Story
Kids learn to cook and eat healthy
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County are teaching members that eating healthy can be fun. From eating more healthy foods to being more physically active, the participants in the clubs' "Healthy Foods for Healthy Kids" program are...Published: Oct 2, 2005 2:03 AM Full Story
Jay Jernigan chosen at audition
Jay Antonio Jernigan, 6, the son of Jay Antonio Jernigan Sr. and Gladys G. Jernigan, was chosen for excellence at a recent audition for the American Modeling & Talent Association, hosted by Touch of Class Models and Talent of Greenville....Published: Oct 2, 2005 2:03 AM Full Story
Home, Health and Hospice given award during forum
Home Health and Hospice Care, Inc., 3HC, has received the prestigious Transformational Change Leader Award from The Carolinas Center for Medical Excellence (CCME), formerly known as Medical Review of North Carolina, during the fifth annual Ralph E. Snyder, MD, Healthcare...Published: Oct 2, 2005 2:02 AM Full Story
Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair winners
Best of Show awards for the following categories at the county fair were awarded to: *Food conservation -- Patricia Turnage of Goldsboro. *Prepared foods -- Pat Head of Pikeville. *Apparel and textiles -- Sylvia Weaver of Mount Olive. *Needlework --...Published: Oct 2, 2005 2:02 AM Full Story
Wayne County District Court
These cases have been heard in Wayne County District Court: *Robbie Carroll Gregory, 27, Old Grantham Road, assault by pointing a gun, not guilty. *Stephanie Louise Johnson, 24, Havelock, second-degree trespass, not guilty. *Leron Jani Moore, 24, West Chestnut Street,...Published: Oct 2, 2005 2:01 AM Full Story
Congressional Medal of Honor winner to speak in Princeton
PRINCETON -- Congressional Medal of Honor winner Walter J. "Joe" Marm of Fremont will be the guest speaker during the third annual Princeton Veterans Day Celebration. Marm, a retired colonel and Vietnam veteran, will speak at 3 p.m. Nov. 5...Published: Oct 2, 2005 2:01 AM Full Story
Computer classes scheduled
KENANSVILLE -- A schedule of computer classes has been developed for James Sprunt Community College for this fall. The Continuing Education classes are scheduled for both daytime and evening. The round of classes will run from Monday, Oct. 10, through...Published: Oct 2, 2005 2:00 AM Full Story
Annual Kids Fest Saturday
October is being celebrated as Child Health Month in Wayne County. In recognition, the Wayne County Heath Department is gearing up for its eighth annual Kids' Fest set for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Berkeley Mall. Twenty-seven...Published: Oct 2, 2005 2:00 AM Full Story