Monday, November 30, 2009
Courage in the face of teeth
The Job: Security Forces The Company: United State Air Force The Location: Seymour Johnson Air Force Base It used to be, when I heard the name "Robby" I thought of a small boy -- maybe 5 or 6 years old...Published: Nov 30, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
New campaign will emphasize importance of farming to county
People tend to picture farmers as overall-clad old men whose slow-moving tractors grind traffic to a crawl. That perception is just as wrong as thinking that farming is on the decline, said Lynn Williams, a member of the county...Published: Nov 30, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Agriculture businesses add $667 million to local economy
The Wayne County Cooperative Extension Service's "We Dig It" campaign asks "Did You Know?" * Agribusiness is the No. 1 industry in the state, contributing $70.1 billion to the state's economy * Farming and agribusiness represent 22 percent of...Published: Nov 30, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Planning board changes pending
The second and final vote to recast the 40-year-old ordinance that created the county Planning Board is expected Tuesday morning when county commissioners meet. If approved, it would become the third change that commissioners have made to the planning...Published: Nov 30, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Charities seeking help for holidays
At a time when one in every 10 people in America is unemployed, many charitable groups and organizations in Wayne County are seeking donations to help make the holiday season a little brighter for local residents. Ever since the Goldsboro...Published: Nov 30, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story