Thursday, March 18, 2010
Planning Board sets special date to examine plats
The Wayne County Planning Board will meet in special session Friday at 4:30 p.m. in the third-floor conference room at the Jeffreys Building, 134 N. John St. There is only one item on the agenda, consideration of a subdivision...Published: Mar 18, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Fremont residents could face rate hike
Fremont residents might see a higher water bill come July. The town recently received the results of a study conducted by researchers at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Division of Government, which took a closer look at...Published: Mar 18, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
What about reform for Wayne schools?
Whenever he hears a parent argue that his or her child has too much homework, Wayne County School Board Chairman Rick Pridgen cringes a little inside. That's because he knows that unless American students buckle down they can never...Published: Mar 18, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Benefit planned to put dog area in place at Stoney Creek Park
One of the driving forces behind the movement to transform Stoney Creek Park into a popular destination announced an event that will officially kick off fundraising for construction of a dog park at the Ash Street site. Dr. Peter...Published: Mar 18, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Longtime developer Bridgers dies at 83
Former Goldsboro City Councilman and businessman Brutus Stallings "Chubby" Bridgers, 83, died Wednesday at Wake Medical Center. Bridgers, known for his interest in fine horses and cars, played football at Duke University and was a veteran of the U.S....Published: Mar 18, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Officials focus on teenage pregnancy
Teen pregnancy prevention remains at the top of the list of priorities being addressed by the Health Department, officials said at Wednesday's Board of Health meeting. Other priority areas are childhood obesity, sexually transmitted diseases, infant mortality and chronic...Published: Mar 18, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Dudley fire caused by electric overload
DUDLEY -- A heavy electric load on a standard wall socket in a mobile home caused an electrical short and fire that completely destroyed the home and a truck next to it on Wednesday afternoon. Assistant Dudley Volunteer Fire...Published: Mar 18, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story