Thursday, December 14, 2006
Legislators say Black made right decision
Although surprised, state representatives for Wayne and surrounding counties thought that House Speaker Jim Black's announcement that he would not seek the position again this year was the right thing for him to do. "He dropped that on us...Published: Dec 14, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story
F-15Es are practicing for battle
The sound of munitions and F-15E Strike Eagle afterburners have filled the skies over Goldsboro and Wayne County for the past few days -- and nights. But don't worry, it's only a test with an end in sight, Seymour Johnson...Published: Dec 14, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story
Site work beginning for new store; inquiries coming for spots in center
Goldsboro building inspector Ed Cianfarra doesn't expect the Wal-Mart at Rosewood to be the only building standing at the intersection of U.S. 70 and N.C. 581 this time next year. The city has issued a grading permit for the site...Published: Dec 14, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story
Goldsboro attorneys on list for open district judge seat
Five area lawyers have announced their candidacy to fill the district court vacancy that will be created when Judge Rose Williams leaves office at the end of the year. Judge Williams, who is halfway through a four-year term, has accepted...Published: Dec 14, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story
Madeline wins vote
Madeline Edwards, 11, a sixth-grade student at Eastern Wayne Middle School, has won the second round of the CBS Early Show's "Living Room ... Live!" talent contest with 75 percent of the online votes. Madeline, the daughter of Michael and...Published: Dec 14, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story
Duplin Hispanic service center secures new, permanent address
Two years ago, realizing that the county's Hispanic population was going to continue to grow, Duplin County officials created the Duplin County Latino Support Group. That group was charged with finding ways to reach out to the county's Hispanic...Published: Dec 14, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story
New hospital system tracks equipment
A new health-care technology that monitors the location as well as status of equipment has been implemented at Wayne Memorial Hospital, officials said. RadarFind Real Time Location System is designed to track equipment quickly and efficiently. This summer, Wayne became...Published: Dec 14, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story
Public record
Investigations Shirley Bynum, a employee at Goldsboro High School, told Goldsboro police that someone stole her Black IBM laptop, valued at $900, from her classroom. The theft occurred sometime between 2:45 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. Wednesday. Ms. Bynum told...Published: Dec 14, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story