Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Wayne Community College looks at budget, future classes
Wayne Community College officials are looking at ways to maintain enrollment in curriculum programs for the next two years, while factoring in potential budget shortfalls and a soft economy. Typically, an economic downturn drives up the numbers returning to community...Published: Nov 24, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Blackout pauses shoppers Tuesday
Equipment failure on an overhead power line was to blame for a Tuesday power outage along Spence Avenue and Harding Drive, Progress Energy officials said this morning. The failure occurred at 4:57 p.m. and power was restored by 5:52...Published: Nov 24, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Let there be lights
His hands extended to catch the "snow" falling from the section of sky just above him, Robbie Franklin turned his focus to the horses that had, moments earlier, made their way up Center Street. "That's what I want for...Published: Nov 24, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Intimidated by the turkey? There are other options
Cooks don't like to share their recipe secrets -- especially if that secret is a Thanksgiving Day meal prepared by people like Linda Herring and her cooking crew at the Mount Olive Piggly Wiggly deli or by cooks at the...Published: Nov 24, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Duplin occupancy tax collections up
KENANSVILLE -- Duplin County occupancy tax collections for the first quarter of the 2010-11 fiscal year are up more than 14 percent from the first quarter last year, according to Duplin County Tourism. Duplin County's occupancy tax collections are...Published: Nov 24, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Mount Olive College marks 59 years at Founders Day event
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive College celebrated its nearly six decades of operation, and honored the leaders who made it possible, at the annual Founders Day service Tuesday at Southern Bank Auditorium. Almost 59 years to the day after Mount...Published: Nov 24, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
MLK grant application deadline is Tuesday
Applications are must be postmarked by Nov. 30 from nonprofit agencies interested in being considered for grants of up to $5,000 per from the Martin Luther King Jr. Commission. The grants were started to create or strengthen programs that...Published: Nov 24, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story