News-Argus/Mitch Loeber

Wayne County Commission newly elected chairman Atlas Price, left, David Kornegay, chairman of the Mount Olive Committee of 100, and Charlie Gaylor, chairman of the Goldsboro Committee of 100, sign the memorandum of understanding that will unite the economic development efforts of the three organizations. Below, right, Lt. Gov. Beverly Perdue talks with County Manager Lee Smith, right, and Jimmie Edmundson, a member of the Goldsboro Committee of 100, before her speech at the signing ceremony and luncheon Thursday.

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