Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Mosquito spraying could be cut in 2010
The city of Goldsboro might eliminate the mosquito control chemical spraying program in 2010-11, according to a proposed first draft of the 2009-10 Goldsboro city budget. The state of North Carolina will not provide funding for city mosquito control spraying...Published: Apr 22, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Wetlands dedication
Wayne Community College President Dr. Kay Albertson, Dr. Bill Hunt, Anne Regans, Keith Stewart and Bill Gilmore are seen during a dedication ceremony Tuesday for the Michael E. Regans Stormwater Wetland on the main campus of the college. The wetland...Published: Apr 22, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Honoring those who serve
Mengni Wang, 7, a second-grade student at Northwest Elementary School, says a prayer for the men and women serving in the military during a Month of the Military Child ceremony at the school Tuesday....Published: Apr 22, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Three get time in 2007 shooting death in city
Veronica D. Steele of Clayton Ridge Road, Tyruss Lawrence of Sanborn Place and Darian Sutton of Randall Drive pleaded guilty Monday morning and were sentenced to 12-15 years in prison in connection with the Nov. 21, 2007, murder of...Published: Apr 22, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
School officials say they will appeal state decision on funds
Lottery funds for Wayne County Public Schools have been frozen. Word came down late Monday afternoon that the state will not release the district's $5 million, approved earlier in the month for distribution and expected to be used for bids...Published: Apr 22, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
County commission not sure if building projects will survive
The state's decision to freeze lottery proceeds has thrown a cold dose of hard economic reality on the county's $4.1 million school building project stalling, or possibly even killing, the long-awaited project. County officials had thought they had acted...Published: Apr 22, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
City eyes 5-cent tax hike this year
Taxes will go up by 5 cents per $100 valuation and city water use charges will increase by 10 percent if the Goldsboro City Council approves the measures included in the proposed 2009-10 city budget. If the budget is approved,...Published: Apr 22, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Wounded Warriors ball scheduled
The Azalea Coast N.C. Chapter of USA Dance will hold a Wounded Warriors Appreciation Ball to raise money in support of wounded service men and women. The event is scheduled for May 22-23 at Marston Pavilion on Camp Lejeune....Published: Apr 22, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Foster, adoptive parents needed
Boys and Girls Homes of N.C. is a non-profit organization working to promote awareness of the effects of child abuse and neglect in Southeastern North Carolina. Officials with the organization say they need foster and/or adoptive parents who are...Published: Apr 22, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Duplin commissioners approve new, stronger mobile home ordinances
KENANSVILLE -- The Duplin County Board of Commissioners adopted new minimum housing standards Monday to close loopholes that county planner Randall Tyndall said were causing the county to become a dumping ground for substandard mobile homes. Commissioners voted unanimously...Published: Apr 22, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Duplin voters to decide on sales tax for fire departments in 2010
KENANSVILLE -- A quarter-cent sales tax for fire protection will be on the ballot in November 2010 in Duplin County. The county commissioners voted 5 to 1 Monday to have the referendum placed on the ballot to help fund...Published: Apr 22, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Public record
Identity theft Somebody in New Orleans reportedly tried to use personal information belonging to Bobby Adams of Tammy Lane to apply for credit and make other transactions. Adams told police that Pay Pal Plus called him about the credit application....Published: Apr 22, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story