Sunday, March 24, 2013
Helping students 'see and reach into their tomorrow'
Kiesha Cousar, a Goldsboro native who now lives and works in Raleigh, has spent 15 years teaching youth and adults about self-esteem and pursuing their passion. But she was taken aback recently by something she was asked by a...Published: Mar 24, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
County prison also included for closure in budget
Among the cuts proposed in Gov. Pat McCrory's $20.6 billion budget this year, $20.3 million would come from the closure of prisons in five counties, including Wayne. On the chopping block is Wayne Correctional Center, located at 700 Stevens...Published: Mar 24, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
Legislators talk on governor's budget
Speaking after the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce's legislative breakfast event Friday, the county's three Republican legislators gave their thoughts on Gov. Pat McCrory's $20.6 billion budget -- including the two line items that targeted Wayne County specifically. Those...Published: Mar 24, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
Wayne County's three Republican legislators share thoughts on session with Chamber
Speaking at a legislative breakfast event, Wayne County's three Republican legislators took time Friday morning to discuss the issues facing the North Carolina General Assembly, including Gov. Pat McCrory's proposed $20.6 billion budget. Overall, the three said they are...Published: Mar 24, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
Aycock Birthplace slated for shutdown
State officials say the proposed closure of the Charles B. Aycock Birthplace in Fremont is unfortunate but necessary given the budget demands in Gov. Pat McCrory's $20.6 billion state spending plan. However, said Keith Hardison, director of the Division...Published: Mar 24, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
Deputies arrest duo for long string of car break-ins
By its own admission, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office had been run ragged chasing down a string of 36 vehicle break-ins that occurred over the last four months -- that is, until Wednesday. Sheriff's deputies forced their way into...Published: Mar 24, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
Wayne County health: 59 out of 100
A new study released last week by the University of Wisconsin ranks Wayne County as the 59th healthiest county in the state. The news did not come as a surprise to Davin Madden, Wayne County health director, who likens...Published: Mar 24, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
Wayne Community College students win Golden LEAF scholarship
Fifteen college-credit students from Wayne Community College were selected to receive spring semester scholarships through the Golden LEAF Scholarship program for the North Carolina Community College System. Recipients and their programs of study include Heather Aycock, Krystal Braswell, Arminda...Published: Mar 24, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
DOT to replace eight Wayne and Wilson bridges
Two bridges will be replaced in Wayne County and six in Wilson County as part of the N.C. Department of Transportation's $450 million state-funded bridge plan for 2011-13. The Wayne County bridges to be replaced are on Parkstown Road...Published: Mar 24, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
Walstonburg to host annual 'Proud to be an American Day' on April 20
WALSTONBURG -- The Greene County town of Walstonburg will hold its fifth annual "Proud to be American Day" celebration on Saturday, April 20. The event will take place at the American Legion Building at 102 S. Main St. in...Published: Mar 24, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
Crews respond to Mount Olive house fire
Crews from four area fire stations were called to the corner of North Church Street and Dail Street in Mount Olive on Thursday after 1 p.m., where they found a working structure fire. Preliminary reports indicated someone might be...Published: Mar 24, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
County GOP meets, elects slate of leaders for the year
The biggest controversy during Saturday morning's business session of the 2013 Republican Convention centered around ensuring the integrity of secret ballot election was maintained after a second candidate was nominated for first vice chair of the party. No new...Published: Mar 24, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
Pink Hill Rose Festival to be held on April 13
PINK HILL -- The second annual Pink Hill Rose Festival will be held April 13 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. in downtown Pink Hill. Sponsored by the non-profit Pink Hill Area Preservation and Development Committee, the festival will...Published: Mar 24, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
Norwayne Middle School team wins regional Battle of the Books
After nine previous attempts, Norwayne Middle School's Battle of the Books team emerged victorious from the recent regional contest. The Region 2 event, held March 15 at Northside High School in Jacksonville pitted students from 10 counties against one...Published: Mar 24, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
Mount Olive College to host free PENC workshops for Praxis I & II tests
Mount Olive College is hosting two workshop sessions sponsored by the Professional Educators of North Carolina for the Praxis I & Praxis II tests. These workshops are being held for free to all North Carolina educators and education majors....Published: Mar 24, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
Purdue Pharma gives grant to Mount Olive College for summer research
Mount Olive College has been awarded a $15,000 grant from Purdue Pharma. The money will be paid out in $5,000 increments over the next three years, and will provide financial support for biology, chemistry, and math majors involved in...Published: Mar 24, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
Owner hopes photos, memories of dog will be found
Kimberly Bishop knows there will never be a way to bring back her dog, King Kong. The huge Labrador/Great Dane mix died several weeks ago. But she is hoping that she can salvage some of the fond memories of...Published: Mar 24, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
Host families needed for foreign students in June, July
Ten host families are being sought in the Goldsboro area to allow some French and Spanish students to be exposed first hand to an authentic American experience. French students will be here from June 14 to July 8. Spanish...Published: Mar 24, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
Most local, state offices to be closed Good Friday
Most local as well as state offices will be closed Friday in observance of Good Friday. Banks, the post office and federal offices, however, do not observe the Easter holiday. Town halls in Goldsboro, Mount Olive, Pikeville, Walnut Creek...Published: Mar 24, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story