Monday, February 23, 2009
Rescue group opens new office on U.S. 117
Gordon Joyner can remember spending up to eight days during a hurricane working from the cramped quarters of the old N.C. Association of Rescue and EMS office on U.S. 117 North. Hopefully, that won't happen again, but if it...Published: Feb 23, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
It's dry but not danger zone yet
For the second week in a row, Wayne County has been back on the state drought monitor. After coming off of the drought scale completely in November, the county moved to the lowest -- and least dangerous -- category on...Published: Feb 23, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Commission talks about roads, future of fire districts, housing
Meeting Friday morning for the second day of a two-day retreat at the Goldsboro Country Club, county commissioners heard about the financial impact of the county's roads, the controversy over a proposed low-rent housing project at Rosewood, fire districts...Published: Feb 23, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Black History program features student portrayals
Students from the county's high schools spoke of and/or portrayed historic African-Americans Saturday afternoon during the second annual Black History Month program at Hamilton Funeral Chapel. "It is always important during Black History Month to increase the awareness of...Published: Feb 23, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
WORKS program offers assessments
The Wayne Occupational Readiness Keys for Success (WORKS) program is offering the public more free sessions of WorkKeys(r) testing for Career Readiness Certification, an assessment that shows prospective employers that applicants possess skills they require. Assessments include reading for information,...Published: Feb 23, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Public record
Investigations The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is investigating these reports: *Damages totaled $800 t0 the rear door and frame at the home of Ellis Earl Harrell, 76, 207 Hereford Drive, Dudley after someone broke into the home. Taken was a...Published: Feb 23, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Habitat needs help to feed college volunteers
Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro-Wayne is looking for organizations or individuals willing to feed college students who will be coming to help build a house in Wayne County during the Weeks of March 2, 9 and 16. Habitat officials say...Published: Feb 23, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Duplin schools' finance officer leaving her job
KENANSVILLE -- After helping bring the Duplin County school system through a lawsuit and a performance audit, Carolyn Olivarez has resigned her post as chief finance officer. Mrs. Olivarez said she will leave in March. She is going from having...Published: Feb 23, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Duplin airport height restrictions considered
KENANSVILLE -- The Duplin County Airport Commission and the Duplin County Planning Board will hold a public informational meeting at the Duplin Commons Agricultural Building Auditorium at 165 Agriculture Drive at 7 p.m. Tuesday to discuss the proposed Duplin County...Published: Feb 23, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story