Friday, April 24, 2009
Red Cross hits $85,465 for Heroes Campaign
Wayne County residents did not let a tough economic year keep them from raising $85,465 for the local chapter of the American Red Cross. The goal for the 2009 Heroes Campaign was $95,000, officials said at the campaign wrap-up luncheon...Published: Apr 24, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
A thrill of a ride
Julie Beck had no idea what to expect when she climbed into the cockpit of the F/A-18 Super Hornet parked along the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base flight line Wednesday afternoon. "You've got so many things going through your mind,"...Published: Apr 24, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
All-County Band performs
Spring Creek High School student Joshua Rodriguez plays the vibraphone during the All-County Band Festival on Thursday night at Dillard Middle School in Goldsboro. Sixty-five instrumentalists from 10 middle schools and 26 from six high schools were selected to perform...Published: Apr 24, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Blue Angels team visits hospital, two county schools
Caroline Bryan's eyes lit up as she approached the three sailors standing inside the Wayne Memorial Hospital auditorium this morning. And she smiled when one of them, Lt. Frank Weisser, asked for her name. The 5-year-old might not quite know...Published: Apr 24, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Officials on Best comments: Misleading
Comments earlier this month by Commissioner Jack Best about the school system's support staff might have been well-intended, but still misinformed, said Dr. Craig McFadden, assistant superintendent for accountability and student services. Best also was taken to task by...Published: Apr 24, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Public record
Death investigation The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of Steven Thomas Lozier, 22, of Crows Foot Road, Mount Olive, after Lozier was found dead in a barn at his home on Wednesday afternoon. Witnesses reported they suspected...Published: Apr 24, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Confederate Memorial Day service Sunday
To honor the fallen North Carolinians who fought at the Battle of Bentonville during the Civil War, the Harper House-Bentonville Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, in conjunction with Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site, will hold its annual...Published: Apr 24, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story