Sunday, September 28, 2008
Fibrowatt official responds to criticism
Terence Walmsley, Fibrowatt vice president for environmental and public affairs, last week expressed surprise that Faison area residents feel the company has failed to address their questions and concerns. "Frankly, I take offense at that they say we have...Published: Sep 28, 2008 12:21 AM Full Story
PACC-10 TV moving into old Goldsboro Fire Station
As the white paint started to go up on exterior walls of the old Goldsboro Fire Station on the corner of Ash and Center streets, and green paint went up on the letters in "Goldsboro Fire Department," residents around...Published: Sep 28, 2008 12:21 AM Full Story
Downtown Development Corp. mentor wins lifetime achievement award
Most Goldsboro residents don't know the name Rodney Swink, but some, like Downtown Goldsboro Development Corp. Director Julie Thompson, do, and they know it well. As the former director of the North Carolina Main Street Center -- he retired...Published: Sep 28, 2008 12:21 AM Full Story
Wayne jobless rate dips slightly in August
Wayne County's unemployment rate dipped slightly in August from its 17-year high of 6.9 percent in July. However, cautioned Bill Pate, manager of the Goldsboro branch of the North Carolina Employment Security Commission, the rate's two-tenths slide to 6.7...Published: Sep 28, 2008 12:21 AM Full Story
Rosewood junior named Queen of Wayne Fair
A 16-year-old Rosewood High School junior who enjoys fishing and hunting captured the title of Wayne County Fair Queen Friday night. Holly Jones also received the Nicole Painter Talent Award, given to the contestant with the highest score in talent....Published: Sep 28, 2008 12:21 AM Full Story
School district starts kitchen table conversation Monday
Citing one of the biggest problems in the county as communication, school officials hope the district's first "kitchen table conversation" Monday night will start changing all that. At the very least, the event will be a good way to get...Published: Sep 28, 2008 12:21 AM Full Story
Record number register to vote in Wayne
More than 2,000 people have registered to vote in Wayne County since the May primary, and there are no signs that registration is slowing down as the 5 p.m. Oct. 10 deadline nears. But even then, people still will...Published: Sep 28, 2008 12:21 AM Full Story
Fremont to get new police dog
FREMONT -- Noted for their strong work habits and quick response to commands, Belgian malinois dogs are a standard breed among local law enforcement agencies. Now, the town of Fremont is getting one of the dogs, for the price...Published: Sep 28, 2008 12:21 AM Full Story