Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Coffee, a sausage biscuit ... and the vice president
Something funny happened along the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base flight line this morning long before Vice President Joe Biden's plane touched down. And it nearly went unnoticed. Nearly. It started with a thermos full of coffee, one that, not...Published: Apr 1, 2009 5:58 PM Full Story
VIDEO: Vice President Joe Biden visits Goldsboro
In a Wednesday trip to the area, Vice President Joe Biden officially announced more than $600,000 would be granted to the Goshen Medical Center, based in Faison and with offices in Mount Olive. Watch the video by clicking the link....Published: Apr 1, 2009 4:49 PM Full Story
Biden announces funding for new fire station in Pikeville
Vice President Joe Biden this afternoon announced Pikeville Fire Department will receive the funding it needs to build a new fire station and better serve the rural community. Getting moderately emotional, Biden told the crowd gathered to hear his speech...Published: Apr 1, 2009 3:08 PM Full Story
Local tax collection on track for 2009
Tax collections in Wayne County do not appear to be reflective of an otherwise struggling economy. As of this week the tax collection rate of about 95.2 percent is lagging just 0.3 percent behind the same period last year....Published: Apr 1, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Financial crimes unit will take aim at identity theft
Two more detectives will be at work challenging Wayne County's dubious honor of being one of the top 50 areas in the nation targeted by identity thieves. Wayne County Sheriff Carey Winders said two more officers will join Detective...Published: Apr 1, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Planning officials reject rezoning
The Goldsboro Planning Commission voted Monday to deny a contested rezoning proposal for the corner of Berkeley Boulevard and Maplewood Drive. "The majority of the residents are not in favor of the zoning change, and we acted accordingly," Commission Chairman...Published: Apr 1, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Biden tours Goshen Medical Center, speaks to crowd in Faison
FAISON -- Vice President Joe Biden arrived via motorcade in Faison this morning to streets lined with onlookers with camera phones ready as his caravan rolled into town. Biden's arrival was delayed by a call from President Barack Obama from...Published: Apr 1, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Fremont residents get tips on how to save energy
FREMONT -- More than 50 residents came to the Fremont Town Hall Tuesday night to learn how reduce their electricity bills. ElectriCities representative Brian McGinn said he wanted to give the residents tips on how to conserve energy. Fremont is...Published: Apr 1, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Soup kitchen volunteer named year's best
When "Miss E" enters the Community Soup Kitchen, most everybody else just gets out of the way and lets her take over. Eldica Cyrus, called "Miss E" by fellow volunteers at the kitchen and the 100 or so people...Published: Apr 1, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Bicycle riders can take part in Tour de Pickle
MOUNT OLIVE -- More 100 bicycle riders are expected to participate in this year's Tour de Pickle, the recreational bicycle ride held as part of the annual North Carolina Pickle Festival. The race will be held Saturday, April 25...Published: Apr 1, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Disabilities committee looking for project ideas
The Mayor's Committee for Persons with Disabilities is looking for ideas for a project to undertake this year. The committee, formed in the mid-1970s, helps provide people with disabilities the kinds of opportunities that non-handicapped people take for granted...Published: Apr 1, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Kiwanis clubs to hold events on Saturday
The Kiwanis clubs have a big day planned Saturday at Herman Park Center, in the park and downtown. The first event is the first Kiwanis One Day Pancake breakfast in the Herman Park Center, which will be held from...Published: Apr 1, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Child abuse ceremony Thursday
Child abuse happens throughout the year, but for one day, the WAGES For Children Council of Wayne County is hoping to make people more aware of the problem here. The council is doing this through a Child Abuse Prevention...Published: Apr 1, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
WCPS All County Choral Festival performance scheduled
Thirty public schools will be represented in this year's All County Choral Festival, planned for April 9 at 7 p.m. at Dillard Middle School. The concert will showcase more than 250 students chosen by their choral directors to participate. Officials...Published: Apr 1, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Biden visits Wayne, Duplin counties
Vice President Joe Biden and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack have arrived in Wayne County this morning to announce stimulus funding of projects in Faison and Pikeville. They also were expected to announce a major new nation initiative to...Published: Apr 1, 2009 12:13 PM Full Story