Jobless rate drops in Wayne

The latest jobs data from the N.C. Department of Commerce reveals a mixed bag of increases and decreases in the unemployment rate across the state from June to July, with rates declining in 47 counties, increasing in 26 and...

Published: Aug 27, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story

Inquiry ongoing in city shootout

The State Bureau of Investigation has verified the identity of a second man charged in connection with a Friday evening shootout on Slaughter Street that left one dead and at least one lawman injured. An investigation report released today by...

Published: Aug 27, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story

School bells ring for returning students

"Good morning! Are you excited?" said Donna Underwood, greeting a student outside the office of Eastern Wayne Elementary School today. Rounding the corner, with her own children in tow, she stopped to unlock the door to the classroom where...

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Optimist club donates computer

The Goldsboro Optimist Club has donated a computer to a local high school student as part of its Optimist Computers4Kids program. The club refurbishes donated computers and provides them, for a small fee, to low-income families with at least one...

Published: Aug 27, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story

Health plan is saving county money

Wayne County's health care policy, which makes it more expensive to be overweight or a smoker, is realizing savings for the county's health insurance plan and for taxpayers. Over the past two years, while most insurance plans have been rocked...

Published: Aug 27, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story