Monday, September 30, 2013
It's all in the wrists
Eugene Blackner, 85, takes a familiar seat at an exhibit designed to simulate milking a cow at the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair on Sunday. Blackner turned to his family and said, "I haven't done this since I was 15."...Published: Sep 30, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Commissioners to meet Tuesday
Wayne County commissioners will hold a public hearing Tuesday morning on a request by Methane Power Wayne for an extension of its lease with the county allowing the company to extract methane from the county landfill. The lease also...Published: Sep 30, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Jazz month gets under way tonight at WCC
The Foundation of Wayne Community College, Downtown Goldsboro Development Corp. and the Arts Council of Wayne County will be serving up a hefty portion of "Jazz Gumbo" over the coming weeks. "It's going to be a fun month," said Emily...Published: Sep 30, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
October blood drive schedule
The following is the October blood drive schedule for the Wayne County chapter of the American Red Cross: * Oct. 1 from 12:30 to 5 p.m. at SPX Transformer Solutions Inc. * Oct. 3 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m....Published: Sep 30, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Armed robber sought
Investigators with the Goldsboro Police Department believe they have identified the man responsible for two armed robberies committed over the weekend. Samuel Keith Best Jr., 33, is wanted for first-degree burglary, robbery with a dangerous weapon, second-degree kidnapping, possession of...Published: Sep 30, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair daily winners
Saturday, Sept. 28 Open Junior Market Lamb Show Grand Champion -- Tanner Bentley, Kenly Reserve Champion -- Rachel Garrou, Elm City Showmanship Ages 5-8 -- Anna Brooke Taylor, Princeton Ages 9-13 --Tanner Bentley, Kenly Ages 14-19 -- Samantha Bynum,...Published: Sep 30, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Beef Heifer Show held Sunday at Wayne fair
The Open Junior Beef Heifer Show at the Wayne County Agricultural Fair is typically a big draw for competitors, but the crowd at this year's showing included mostly friends and family of the contestants, organizers said. With 23 animals being...Published: Sep 30, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Local SAT scores drop; school officials not concerned
Wayne County School officials are taking a close look at why the district's average SAT scores dropped four points this past year and what can be done to better prepare students for the college placement test. The state Department...Published: Sep 28, 2013 10:34 PM Full Story
WCDS student a semifinalist for prestigious scholarship
A student leader at Wayne Country Day School has been named a semifinalist in the 2014 National Achievement Scholarship program, determined by scores on the 2012 PSAT test. More than 160,000 high school juniors from all over the United...Published: Sep 28, 2013 10:34 PM Full Story
43-year-old man killed by train
PIKEVILLE -- A Pikeville man was discovered dead Saturday morning at approximately 4 a.m. after he had been struck by a train in between Fremont and Pikeville, Wayne County Sheriff's Office Detective Rick Farfour said. James Smith, 43, was...Published: Sep 28, 2013 10:34 PM Full Story
Salvation Army needs bell ringers
The Christmas season doesn't get into full swing for another month or two, but the Salvation Army is already looking for people to volunteer to be bell ringers. Bell ringers are needed from Nov. 29 through Dec. 24, Monday...Published: Sep 28, 2013 10:34 PM Full Story
Pikeville Legion seeking donations for tribute
PIKEVILLE -- Christmas is still three months away, but American Legion Post 541 members are hopeful that area residents will get into the spirit of the season early and help them pay tribute to deceased veterans. The post is...Published: Sep 28, 2013 10:34 PM Full Story
Mayor's Committee for Persons with Disabilities sets awards luncheon for Oct. 17
The Mayor's Committee for Persons with Disabilities will hold its annual Awards Luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 17 at noon at Herman Park Center. The organization will present five awards: Employee of the Year, Employer of the Year, Committee Member...Published: Sep 28, 2013 10:34 PM Full Story
Father set to appear in court
A hearing in Wayne County Superior Court is set for Oct. 1 in the first-degree murder case against Brenden Jamarin Pemberton, charged in the death of his 4-month-old son, Jaylin. The hearing, initially set to monitor the release of...Published: Sep 28, 2013 10:34 PM Full Story
Mary had a little ...
DUDLEY --It's a bumper crop year for the Rosewood High School Agricultural Department, with 16 students entered into the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair lamb show Saturday. Advisor Allison Jennings has been bringing her students to the farm animal show...Published: Sep 28, 2013 10:34 PM Full Story
Parks and Rec to ask for funds
Goldsboro voters might be looking at a bond referendum on the May ballot to pay for city Parks and Recreation projects. The Goldsboro City Council is considering placing an $18.9 million bond referendum on the ballot. The money would...Published: Sep 28, 2013 10:34 PM Full Story
Here she is ...
DUDLEY -- Sylina McKinney performed a lithe and agile contemporary dance Friday night to the popular Kelly Clarkson song, "Because of You," in the Entertainment Arena at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. But it was the passion with which she...Published: Sep 28, 2013 10:34 PM Full Story
Nearly 100 goats take to fair ring Saturday
DUDLEY -- When 17-year-old Amanda Wheaton doesn't feel well, she goes out into the pasture at her home and sits. Her goats can sense something is not right and they come up to her and love on her. That's...Published: Sep 28, 2013 10:34 PM Full Story
Bark in the Borough
Less than a year ago, Hope was living under a boarded up house on George Street with her other siblings. Then she met Rochelle Harrower. And now, she is the "cutest dog in Wayne County." "She is such a...Published: Sep 28, 2013 10:34 PM Full Story
Friday, September 27, 2013
Arts Council puts mystery in masterpieces
The identities of local artists who are doing about 200 miniature works of art are being kept a secret for now. But the mystery will be over Oct. 4 as the Arts Council of Wayne County reveals who dun it....Published: Sep 27, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Open Junior Market Hog Show canceled amid disease fears
DUDLEY -- Concerns over a disease deadly to young pigs prompted the cancellation of the Open Junior Market Hog Show that had been scheduled for Thursday night at the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair. Similar shows have been canceled in...Published: Sep 27, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Queen of the show
There are two things about the county fair that Gaye Lancaster Hare unabashedly loves -- being director of the bottle collection exhibit and director of the Queen of the Fair pageant. Since she was a little girl growing up on...Published: Sep 27, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Planning on making a trip out to the fair?
Today 4 p.m. -- Gates open to all exhibits 5 p.m. -- Powers Great American Midways open 6 p.m. -- Almost Amazing Rex and Dana Ryan on the Kidzville Stage and Open Junior Meat Goat Show in the livestock tent...Published: Sep 27, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Red Cross, city firefighters practice emergency skills
Firefighters often risk their lives to save people from burning buildings, but who is there to help them when they are parched from the heat and smoke or come upon first hand the loss of a human life? That's where...Published: Sep 27, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair winners
Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair Daily Winners Thursday, Sept. 26 Educational Booth Winners Family and Consumer Sciences -- Wayne County ECA FFA -- Southern Wayne High Girl Scouts -- Troop 95, Terri Thompson, leader FCCLA -- Eastern Wayne High Outdoor Landscape...Published: Sep 27, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Fair's big debut
DUDLEY -- Mikayla Jones breaks into a big smile as she talks about her miniature horse, Little Lady. But showing her pride and joy is not all that excites the 9-year-old about the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair, which opens...Published: Sep 26, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Tip leads to woman's two-county forgery arrest
A Crime Stoppers tip led to the arrest of a Goldsboro woman Saturday, wanted on felony charges from two counties, the Goldsboro Police Department said. Investigators from Wayne and Wilson counties charged 20-year-old Shaquwana Miranda Davis, of 507 Gulley St.,...Published: Sep 26, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Planning on making a trip out to the fair?
Today 4 p.m. -- Gates open 5 p.m. -- Powers Great American Midways open 5:30 p.m. -- Vocational competitions, drafting in the white building and math in the entertainment arena 6 p.m. -- Almost Amazing Rex and Dana Ryan on...Published: Sep 26, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Duplin man killed in crash
FAISON -- A Dudley man died in a single-vehicle accident near Faison early Sunday, according to the state Highway Patrol. Jhonson Estime, 24, of 111 Running Deer Drive, apparently drove his vehicle off the left side of the highway and...Published: Sep 26, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
School honored for achieving 100 percent graduation rate
Wayne Early/Middle College High School has again distinguished itself by having a 100 percent graduation rate, and Monday was among 10 school districts and 36 high schools across the state to be recognized for the accomplishment. This is the fourth...Published: Sep 26, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Advisory board continues plans for prison revamp
The Wayne County Detention Center Advisory Board Wednesday morning continued to fast-track efforts to convert the soon-to-be-shuttered Wayne Correctional Center into the county's new jail. The county is doing so even though the state has yet to say what...Published: Sep 26, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Fire training blocks street
The Goldsboro Fire Department, along with the Wayne County chapter of the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army will conduct a day-long training exercise at 314 E. Holly St., Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. East Holly Street...Published: Sep 25, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Fremont on track for STEP grant programs
FREMONT -- The Fremont Small Town Economic Prosperity grant committees are making progress in the face of the December deadline to have their projects approved by the town board and sent to the state for review. At their meeting...Published: Sep 25, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Student loans on the rise at Wayne Community College
Students taking out loans to pay for their college education represents a big portion of the $7.2 million increase to the latest Wayne Community College budget of $45.4 million, approved by the board of trustees Tuesday night. The college...Published: Sep 25, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Public record
Break-in, theft An apartment at 700 E. Walnut St. was broken into and property stolen just days after the resident passed away, according to a Goldsboro police report. Jim Jones, the landlord of the apartment rented by the decedent, Ira...Published: Sep 25, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Correction
The amount of the Wayne Community College Foundation budget was incorrectly announced at the recent kick-off event for the scholarship fundraiser. The $475,000 figure quoted by the board chairman as being the Foundation budget is actually the goal for this...Published: Sep 25, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Hospital official plans meetings to explain new health care law
Despite concerns by federal politicians, Obamacare is moving forward -- and faster than some members of the public realize, a local health official said. Wayne Memorial Hospital Chief Financial Officer Becky Craig spoke on the upcoming changes that go...Published: Sep 25, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Wayne Community Concerts scheduled to begin this week
Wayne Community Concerts has brought hundreds of acts to Wayne County residents throughout the years. This year, the group is celebrating its 75th anniversary with even more musical events. It began in 1936 when a group of concerned individuals...Published: Sep 24, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Airman is now in police custody
The airman arrested for allegedly attacking a female East Carolina University student with a pocketknife early Sunday is an airman first class attached to the 4th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, a Seymour Johnson Air Force Base official said today. Greenville police...Published: Sep 24, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Optimist Club plans to expand free computer program
The Optimist Club of Goldsboro is expanding its Computers4Kids program that provides low-cost refurbished computers to children in low-income families. During the 2012-2013 school year, the club provided computers to 42 low-income families, reaching 103 children. Recently, club members...Published: Sep 24, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
AP Exhaust acquires firm
AP Exhaust Technologies officials have announced that the company has purchased certain assets of International Muffler Co. It is the second company that AP Exhaust, a leader in replacement exhaust and emissions products, has acquired over the past two...Published: Sep 24, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Faison Market Day set for Oct. 5
FAISON -- The town of Faison will celebrate its 10th annual Market Day on Saturday, Oct. 5. During the opening ceremony at 11 a.m., the town will honor five "Bills" who have had an impact on the town: Bill Fesperman,...Published: Sep 24, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
City approves raise for employees
City employees will receive at least a 2 percent raise this year as part of a pay and classification study aimed at ensuring Goldsboro is competitive in its salaries when compared to competition in the public and private sector....Published: Sep 24, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Monday, September 23, 2013
Jail panel set to meet
The Wayne County Detention Center Advisory Board is expected Wednesday to review a proposed request for qualifications for a needs assessment and feasibility study for converting Wayne Correctional Center to house the Sheriff's Office and county jail. The study could...Published: Sep 23, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Police: SJAFB airman stabbed student
The Greenville Police Department is waiting to serve an arrest warrant on an airman assigned to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base for his alleged involvement in an attack on a female East Carolina University student at 2:20 a.m. Sunday in...Published: Sep 23, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Restoring history working for some
After three years of renovations, the D.W. Davis house on Virginia Street in Goldsboro's Historic District has a new look and new life as the single-family home it was originally built to be. Amy and Jay Bauer bought the dilapidated...Published: Sep 23, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
DGDC optimistic plan will work
A plan has been in place in Goldsboro since 2006 to reduce the number of properties working their way through the minimum housing process. The Comprehensive Historic Neighborhood Revitalization Plan was designed to combat the problems that abandoned condemned houses...Published: Sep 23, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Realtors better prepared to help
Goldsboro Realtors are now better equipped to help prospective buyers of historic properties understand the potential tax credits they can qualify for by rehabilitating historic properties as well as how to find financing for the projects. At a luncheon earlier...Published: Sep 23, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Local, Virginia theaters have the same story
The Paramount Theater in Goldsboro and the Paramount Theatre in Charlottesville, Va., have the same story. They were both thriving movie theaters back in the day, they were both gutted by fire and they were both rebuilt and are...Published: Sep 23, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Sunday, September 22, 2013
College kicks off campaign, picks distinguished instructors
Wayne Community College kicked off the annual fundraising campaign for its Foundation student scholarships Thursday afternoon -- and honored two instructors with Distinguished Chair awards. The more dignified portion of the assembly of faculty and staff in Moffatt Auditorium was...Published: Sep 22, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
Park marks milestone
Five years after the creation of the Goldsboro Parks and Recreation master plan, construction at Stoney Creek Park is wrapping up, with an official ceremony Thursday and a set of sand volleyball courts slated to go in next week....Published: Sep 22, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
Man takes plea in child's death
Keefe Decarlos McPhail, charged with first-degree murder in connection with the 2010 death of 21-month-old Kamari Bryant, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter Wednesday in Wayne County Superior Court. Judge John E. Nobles sentenced McPhail, of 605 W. Queen St., LaGrange,...Published: Sep 22, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
Ready, set, fair
DUDLEY -- Seeing the colorful carnival rides starting to go up at the Wayne County Fairgrounds this past week is building excitement for Thursday's opening of the 65th annual Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair, Manager Eddie Pitzer said. "They start...Published: Sep 22, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
DGDC honors friends, patrons
There was plenty to celebrate at the Downtown Goldsboro Development Corp. Annual Dinner and Awards Celebration in the wake of the news that Goldsboro had been chosen to receive a $10 million transportation grant for work in downtown, a...Published: Sep 22, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
Schools' success coaches set sights on graduations
One of the biggest aspects of a success coach's job is giving time to a student. Sometimes even 15 minutes can make a difference, said Mary Kay James, a retired principal who recently took over the reins as success...Published: Sep 22, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
Man shot outside Goldsboro restaurant
A Goldsboro man shot outside the Huddle House at 2600 U.S. 117 South at 12:40 a.m. Friday is in fair condition at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, hospital officials say. The lone suspect is in custody. The Wayne County...Published: Sep 22, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
Spots sought for trees for needy
Christmas trees will soon start popping up all over Wayne County, and some of them will have a special purpose -- helping needy children. The Salvation Army is looking for places to put up Angel Trees this year. Here's...Published: Sep 22, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
Run for Fallen nets more than $10,000 for Wounded Warriors
The For the Run for the Fallen held at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base last week raised more than $10,000 for the Wounded Warrior Project. The half marathone run and the 5-kilometer run brought out 275 runners to raise...Published: Sep 22, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
National Business Women's Week to be observed Oct. 21-25
The Wayne-Duplin Business and Professional Women's Association and its Foundation announce that the National Business Women's Week will be held Oct. 21-25. The organization offers communities, companies and organizations an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of working women and companies...Published: Sep 22, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
Hillbilly Hike raises money for troops, Waynesborough, Habitat
Tim Smith of Mount Olive wasn't worried about crawling on his belly through the thick, sucking muck of a Neuse River mud pit, but he couldn't shake the feeling that the smell reminded him of something. And as he...Published: Sep 22, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
Officials: Caution helps in avoiding West Nile
On the heels of the year's first reported West Nile virus death in the state, Wayne County Health Director Davin Madden stressed the need for residents to be educated and to take preventive measures. State health officials on Thursday...Published: Sep 22, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
Fremont starts working on STEP grant strategies
FREMONT -- With a November deadline looming, the Fremont Small Town Economic Prosperity program committees met individually Tuesday to work on pulling together strategy statements. The purpose is to attract business to and to retain business in Fremont, to...Published: Sep 22, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
Electric company warns of bill scam
DUDLEY -- Tri-County Electric Membership Cooperative officials are warning county residents about a scam in which thieves, posing as electric utility representatives, continue to prey on unsuspecting consumers across the country including Tri-County members. A typical scam scenario happens...Published: Sep 22, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
Bethel Church sponsoring run to help orphanage in Haiti
Bethel Church of 2308 N. William St. funds, runs, and operates an orphanage in Haiti that clothes, feeds, and houses 35 orphans. This orphanage relies 100 percent on Bethel Church for their funds. The earthquake in 2010 demolished the orphanage...Published: Sep 22, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
Friday, September 20, 2013
Walnut Creek asks county to eye zoning
Support for zoning, much less countywide zoning, is not something that Wayne County commissioners often hear. But Tuesday it was among the top issues Walnut Creek Village Council members brought with them to their joint meeting with commissioners at...Published: Sep 20, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Police arrest 13 more in sting
A series of joint operations targeting prostitution in the city has concluded, with 13 more people in custody, Goldsboro Police Department officials said this morning. Undercover operations resulted in 21 total arrests for soliciting prostitution and other crimes. Bonds ranged...Published: Sep 20, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Pinwheel, pinwheel spinning around
Carlos Morales and Caleb Davis carefully place their handmade pinwheels around the St. Mary statue at St. Mary School early this morning. The students were celebrating International Peace Day, which was created by the United Nations and is observed...Published: Sep 20, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
High speed chase ends with crash
A high speed chase originating in Johnston County Thursday concluded in Wayne County with a crash on U.S. 70 that injured two people, Johnston County Sheriff's Office officials said this morning. Alton Lamont Johnston, 43, of Kinston, was charged by...Published: Sep 20, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Clinic welcomes more local patients
WATCH, the free clinic that provides health care services for the county's uninsured population, has hired a new nurse practitioner and is again accepting new patients. Wayne Action Teams for Community Health, introduced in Wayne County in 2000, is most...Published: Sep 19, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Women's group crochets lap robes for local vets
The military men and women at the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Kinston don't expect thanks for their service in all branches of the military and in several wars. They were just doing their duty. But when a group...Published: Sep 19, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Hillbilly Hike planned for Saturday
It's that time of year again, time for country bumpkins and local yokels to trudge their way through the mud, sludge and sometimes blood for a T-shirt Saturday at Old Waynesborough Park. The Hillbilly Hike 5K mud run begins...Published: Sep 19, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
County seeks help to get technology in Seven Springs
Wayne County commissioners have made good on a promise to Seven Springs Town Board members to look into why high-speed Internet and cable TV are not available in their community. Commissioners asked that question of Time Warner Cable official...Published: Sep 19, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Board meets with town
Wayne County commissioners met with the Pikeville Town Board of Commissioners on Wednesday to discuss the town's state of affairs and to get to know one another. Wayne County Commission Chairman Steve Keen said the series of meetings being...Published: Sep 19, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Salvation Army is looking for site for its annual Christmas distribution
Although it's just September, the Salvation Army has already started its Christmas planning. A big part of that is finding a place to sort through items purchased through the Angel Tree program and to hold distribution of the items to...Published: Sep 18, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Charges dropped against coach
Cyberstalking charges filed against Mount Olive College Track Coach Matt Van Lierop by a former track athlete have been dismissed. According to the Wayne County Clerk of Court's office, the charges were dropped Thursday at the request of the...Published: Sep 18, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Minister speaks after visit to board
A volunteer with the county's free adult literacy program Tuesday morning chastised Wayne County commissioners not for budget cuts to the program, but for what he called the demeaning way that some commissioners treat county employees and the public. "I...Published: Sep 18, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Ex-officer charged after shots are fired
A former Fremont police officer has been charged in connection with a Saturday night shooting. Wayne County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested William Earl Boseman Jr., 24, of 201 King James Way, Pikeville, Monday on charges of discharging a firearm into...Published: Sep 18, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Commission approves buying land for school
Wayne County commissioners Tuesday morning agreed to allow the Board of Education to proceed with the purchase of a 35.449-acre site for a new Spring Creek Middle School. The school board paid $2,500 for an option on the property...Published: Sep 18, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Keen chosen for national panel
Wayne County Commission Chairman Steve Keen has been appointed to the National Association of Counties Transportation Steering Committee for the 2013-2014 term. The committee will focus on establishing the Association's transportation goals and policy priorities. Steering committee members play...Published: Sep 18, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Wayne County Public Schools receive grants for mentoring and afterschool programs
The Wayne County Public Schools have been selected to participate in two grant-funded student enrichment programs this school year. Youth and Families with Promise, or YFP, is part of the 4-H National Mentoring program through N.C. State University, while...Published: Sep 17, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Student tasered in fight at Wayne Middle High Academy
Wayne County Public School officials confirmed a student at Wayne Middle High Academy was tasered by a school resource officer during a fight Monday. The student's name was not released because of his age. WCPS public information officer Ken...Published: Sep 17, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
O'Berry - Cherry Christmas parade cancelled
There will be no Cherry/O'Berry Christmas parade this year, although officials at O'Berry plan to continue the tradition on that campus. Recent changes to DOT guidelines for road closures and liability requirements have prompted organizers to cancel the historic...Published: Sep 17, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Goldsboro City Council tables grant planning
The Downtown Goldsboro Development Corp. director made a presentation to the Goldsboro City Council during the council's work session Monday night to flesh out what details are available about the $10 million grant the city will receive for transportation...Published: Sep 17, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Salvation Army sets date for fall bazaar
Vendors selling everything from jewelry to organic soaps and lotions will be part of the Salvation Army's fall bazaar fundraiser Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Salem United Methodist Church. Items that will be for sale include...Published: Sep 17, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Duplin Hall of Fame deadline coming up
Duplin County Hall of Fame board members are reminding the Duplin County community that Sept. 25 is the deadline for the submission of nominations for the hall of fame. Each year, the Duplin County Hall of Fame honors the lifelong...Published: Sep 17, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Cops for Tuesday
Truck stolen Danny Ray Worley of Fremont reported a stolen piece of equipment to the Goldsboro Police Department Monday. A $60,000 1998 boom crane truck was removed from the property of Danis Industrial Supply Co., at 200 Fedelon Trail, according...Published: Sep 17, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Monday, September 16, 2013
Commission eyes school land buy
Wayne County commissioners are expected to be asked Tuesday to approve the purchase of 35.45 acres in Indian Springs Township for a proposed new Spring Creek Middle School. The purchase price of the property is $212,500. The site is...Published: Sep 16, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Auction planned for Mount Olive eatery
MOUNT OLIVE -- Have fond memories of the Southern Belle restaurant? Then pull up a chair. Or better yet, buy the chair. To celebrate Gaynell Brock and the Southern Belle's legacy, there will be an auction sale Thursday at...Published: Sep 16, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Extension still looking for county livestock agent
It has been five months since Eileen Coite stepped down after 13 years as the Wayne County Cooperative Extension livestock agent to become Extension director in neighboring Sampson County. The position remains empty and is not expected to be...Published: Sep 16, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Voting prep: Ready for rule change
Nearly 52,000 people voted in Wayne County during the 2012 election -- 35,000 did so at one-stop voting sites. However, changes are in store for the popular one-stop option, even though the state has yet to fully explain some...Published: Sep 16, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Fremont STARS earns top Title 1 honors
FREMONT -- Fremont STARS Elementary School has been designated a Title I Reward School for the 2013-14 school year. The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction recently announced 174 Title I schools in the state on the list, with Fremont...Published: Sep 16, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
DGDC sets plans for annual banquet
Area residents will gather on the lawn of the Wayne County Courthouse Friday for the Downtown Goldsboro Development Corp.'s Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony. The reception will kick off at 6:30 p.m., with the awards ceremony beginning at 8...Published: Sep 16, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Salaries on city agenda
The Goldsboro City Council will continue its conversation on a compensation and classification study at its meeting Monday. The discussion will be held during the council's work session that starts at 5 p.m. The regular Council meeting will be...Published: Sep 15, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
Pulling for the Special Olympics
"3, 2, 1, pull!" Eight men lean back with rope in hands, straining to pull 40,000 pounds of fire engine a distance of 25 feet. It takes the eight-man team from the Goldsboro Police Department more than nine seconds....Published: Sep 15, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
Man dies in house fire
A Goldsboro man died when his home was destroyed by fire early Saturday. Police officers found the body of Kenneth Barnes Sr., 61, after a fire destroyed his home at 1219 S. Andrews Ave. The fire caused $60,000 worth...Published: Sep 15, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
Goldsboro's plan for parks turning into reality
Since the Goldsboro Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan Update came out in 2012, city Parks and Recreation employees have been busy with a number of projects. The plan was originally created in 2008 as part of a grant application...Published: Sep 15, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
City rally focuses on power of faith
"How many of you believe that God is going to do something awesome today?" pastor Terry Jones asked a gathering crowd. With cries of affirmation, apparently, everyone did, and they were there to make it happen. More than a...Published: Sep 15, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
WCD students take summer trip to Spain
Wayne Country Day School students typically start taking a foreign language as early as kindergarten. But that doesn't necessarily mean when they reach high school, it'll be easier visiting a country where that language is spoken. Seven students, accompanied by...Published: Sep 15, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
STEP program deadline approaching
[email protected] FREMONT -- Fremont's Small Town Economic Prosperity Program is trying to get back on track after a Thursday meeting between STEP representatives and local town leaders and residents. Chilton Rogers, the NC STEP program coordinator with the North Carolina...Published: Sep 15, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
Rabies, flu shots focus of Board of Health
The lack of a quorum prevented the Wayne County Board of Health from voting on any items Wednesday, but it did not stop those in attendance from discussing the need for pets to be vaccinated against rabies and proposed increases...Published: Sep 15, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
Helping Piper pay it back
Runners take off at the start of the Piper's Promise 5-kilometer and one-mile run in downtown Goldsboro on Saturday morning. The run was held to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House and Riley's Army in Greenville, which helped...Published: Sep 15, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
Riding -- for their comrades in arms
Riders sit on their motorcycles waiting to begin their trip Saturday during the Guardian Brotherhood fundraiser for Remember and Honor, an organization that honors mothers who have lost a son or daughter in battle. More than 85 people participated...Published: Sep 15, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
Local Quakers' impact on county history examined
Dr. Doug Rader is not a Quaker, but has developed a bit of expertise on the subject over the past 20 years while researching the genealogy of his wife's family. Lissa Peacock Rader, of the Nahunta Peacocks, is from the...Published: Sep 15, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
AgCarolina grants now available
Grant applications will be accepted through Oct. 14 for grants to be awarded through AgCarolina Farm Credit's corporate-giving program, The Fund for Rural North Carolina. Grants are available up to $5,000 per organization for programs that specifically benefit farmers and...Published: Sep 15, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
Friday, September 13, 2013
Break-in suspect caught; one still on loose
Investigators with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office have one suspect in custody after two men allegedly broke into and fired shots inside a Dudley home before 11 p.m. Thursday. Tommy Levar Rivers, 32, 142 Alder Lane, was placed in the...Published: Sep 13, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Man faces marijuana charges
The Wayne County Sheriff's Aggressive Crime Enforcement Team seized 60 pounds of marijuana and arrested one suspect during a traffic stop on U.S. 117 South, near Old Mount Olive Highway on Thursday. James Jonel Leggett, 37, 612 Brogden St., was...Published: Sep 13, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Rallying around their hero in the competition of his life
They were only words, but they hit harder than any opponent he had ever faced. He was a doctor -- not an adversary --but he delivered a blow that, for a moment, brought a champion to his knees. A younger...Published: Sep 13, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Two face prison time in fraud
Two former Goldsboro Housing Authority employees are facing up to 10 years in prison and fines of up to $250,000 following their guilty pleas Wednesday in federal district court in Raleigh to the unlawful conversion of federal funds. Gene Dexter...Published: Sep 13, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Seven Springs: Floyd troubles remain
SEVEN SPRINGS -- The floodwaters that covered most of Seven Springs in the wake of Hurricane Floyd in 1999 have long since subsided. But 14 years later, the county's oldest town has yet to return to its pre-flood status, in...Published: Sep 13, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Wayne Community College hosts health care talk Sunday
With less than a month before the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act goes into effect, Wayne Community College Foundation secured a speaker to discuss the topic on everyone's lips -- "The Future of Obamacare." Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m....Published: Sep 13, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
School enrollment up by 115 students as district reports 10-day numbers
The 10th day has passed for Wayne County Public Schools, and officials are studying enrollment numbers to determine the need for any reorganization. Monday was the 10th day of classes, with an increase of 115 students over the previous year....Published: Sep 13, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Burglary, assault suspect arrested in Raleigh for indecent exposure
A Goldsboro man wanted by Goldsboro police for burglary and assault with a deadly weapon, was arrested for indecent exposure in Raleigh on Monday and gave authorities there a false name. Bryan Marquaill Williams was charged by the Raleigh Police...Published: Sep 13, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Pantry restocked
For two weeks the Salvation Army had to turn hungry people away. "There's nothing more pitiful than a child standing there looking at you and you have no food to give them," Salvation Army Lt. Julie Igleheart said. "That's...Published: Sep 12, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Eureka tells county about crippling sewer issues at meeting
Eureka town residents are paying premium rates for sewer service because of a botched sewer system project that has left the town facing the real danger of going broke in the near future, town officials said Wednesday. The costly...Published: Sep 12, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
County jobless rate falls to 9 percent
Wayne County's unemployment rate remained below the state average last month -- falling to 9 percent for July, down from 9.2 percent in June. The state average for July was 9.1 percent. In July 2012, Wayne County's unemployment rate...Published: Sep 12, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Wet summer helps corn, hurts county tobacco crop
The same wet summer that fueled a bountiful corn crop had the opposite effect on tobacco as lower-stalk leaves burned up in fields too muddy for harvesters. With 10,400 acres planted in tobacco, Wayne County is the third-largest tobacco-producing...Published: Sep 12, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Optimist Club to collect computers Saturday
The Optimist Club of Goldsboro collects used computers and peripheral equipment on the second Saturday of each month for its Optimist Computers4Kids program. The next collection day will be this Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the...Published: Sep 12, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Mount Olive board looks to address resident concerns
Results from increased communication from community members filled the Mount Olive town board's agenda Monday night as the town commissioners discussed possible solutions to traffic problems, curfew violations and unmowed lots. The ordinances and actions were brought to the board...Published: Sep 12, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Arts Council to hold Fall for the Arts on Saturday
The Arts Council of Wayne County will have its first ever Fall for the Arts Festival Saturday from noon to 8 p.m. at the corner of Center and East Spruce streets across from Cornerstone Commons. There will be arts and...Published: Sep 12, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Two men jailed in statutory rape case
A registered sex offender and another man will face charges in connection with an incident involving a 14-year-old girl. Joseph Carl Thomas, 32, of 603 E. Walnut St., where the event allegedly took place, was charged with indecent liberties...Published: Sep 11, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Board reviews options for jail, prison
It could cost Wayne County $75,000 to $100,000 for a cost analysis to look at the operation of the county jail, the Sheriff's Office annex and possible use of the Wayne Correctional Center as a jail once it closes...Published: Sep 11, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Hospital to raise fees by 5 percent
With uncertainties swirling around the January implementation of the federal Affordable Health Care Act's individual mandate, officials at Wayne Memorial Hospital say they are taking a conservative approach to their planning for fiscal year 2014 and projecting expenses to...Published: Sep 11, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Local groups honor heroes
Members of Wayne County AARP Chapter 3381 bought a group of local heroes a doughnut and a cup of coffee this morning as they not only honored the anniversary of Sept. 11, but also the local officers who keep the...Published: Sep 11, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Crime of the Week
On Aug. 30, a resident of South Charleston, W.Va., reported that he discovered that unknown people had made two purchases totaling $414.05 with his debit card at the Walmart located at 2908 U.S. 70 West in Goldsboro at approximately...Published: Sep 11, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Group kicks off effort to improve county health
A car accident two years ago left Sonja Summerville temporarily sidelined and out of work. "The only thing I did for that entire year was to eat, watch Lifetime and just sit on the couch," she said. It all...Published: Sep 11, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Letting the paint fly
Letting the jazz music move them, local residents helped create a Jackson Pollock-style abstract painting during the Arts Council of Wayne County's First Friday event Friday. While a variety of jazz music played in the background, those attending had...Published: Sep 11, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Commissioners continue meetings with town boards
Wayne County commissioners will meet Thursday with the Seven Springs Town Board at 6 p.m. at the Seven Springs Restaurant. The session is the latest in a series of meetings with the county's seven municipalities. The meetings are open...Published: Sep 11, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Goldsboro Ballet to hold Love of Dance/Silent Auction fundraiser Saturday
Goldsboro Ballet dancers will show off what they learned at camps this summer, while also raising money for future performances during their annual Love of Dance/Silent Auction fundraiser Saturday. The event will be at 7 p.m. at the Paramount...Published: Sep 11, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Pikeville board adds $200 fee to game machines
PIKEVILLE -- The Pikeville Town Board approved an annual $200 per machine tax on Internet sweepstakes game machines at its meeting Monday night. The fee will become fully effective next July. Until then it will be pro-rated. The tax...Published: Sep 10, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Hospital calls foul on BCBS decision
Offensive. That was how Wayne Memorial Hospital President Bill Paugh summed up Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina's public announcement Thursday that it would cut ties with the hospital. "I really find it offensive that Blue Cross...Published: Sep 10, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Commissioners, Mount Olive meet, discuss highways, library
MOUNT OLIVE -- As part of the Wayne County commissioners' aim to meet with the leaders of all of the county's seven municipalities, the commissioners met with the Mount Olive Town Board on Monday night to discuss the town's...Published: Sep 10, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
School board to fund resource officers
The Wayne County Board of Education voted Monday night to increase funding of school resource officers, announced it is moving forward on selecting an architect for proposed facilities projects and suggested the need for the district to hire a project...Published: Sep 10, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Monday, September 9, 2013
Election officials planning ahead
The controversy over changes in the state's voting laws continues to grab headlines, but for Wayne County Board of Elections Director Rosemary Blizzard, the immediate concern is the approaching November municipal and sanitary district elections. However, the changes that...Published: Sep 9, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Two new hires bring fresh ideas to Wayne County Public Library
Two new librarians at the Wayne County Public Library are trying to make it an even better place for people to go for enjoyment or to do a little research. Evan Schmoll is head of children's services, and Marty Tschetter...Published: Sep 9, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Faith community joins to support hospice center
As pastor of Goldsboro Worship Center, Danny Johnson has appreciated the helping hands Kitty Askins Hospice Center has provided for parishioners and their families over the years. "There's not been a time that we have met with a family...Published: Sep 9, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Piper's payback
Even when their frail 4-week-old daughter, Piper, was suffering through chemotherapy and enduring operations to remove a cancerous tumor, her parents knew something good would come out of it -- and it has. So now, Randy and Haleigh Wilhide are...Published: Sep 7, 2013 10:33 PM Full Story
Goldsboro now has two assistant city managers
After a three-month search and more than 800 applications, the search for a new assistant city manager ended with two new employees hired -- at a combined salary of nearly $200,000. The two will replace former assistant city manager,...Published: Sep 7, 2013 10:33 PM Full Story
Annual event will raise funds for county literacy program
Imagine being able to only make out a few words on a sign at the DMV -- or having to tell your grandchild you can't read him a bedtime story. Those are the realities that those who are dealing...Published: Sep 7, 2013 10:33 PM Full Story
Commissioners eye jail situation
It is too early to say what will happen to the Wayne Correctional Center when it closes next month because of budget cuts, officials have said. But Wayne County commissioners, who hope that the state will give the prison...Published: Sep 7, 2013 10:33 PM Full Story
Guardian Brotherhood will ride to raise money for flags
A mother stands by a grave saying goodbye to her son -- or daughter -- who has given his or her life in service to his or her country. Taps ends, the flag is folded and the service ends....Published: Sep 7, 2013 10:33 PM Full Story
Prayer walk scheduled for next weekend
The second annual "God Belongs in My City" prayer walk next weekend is expected to draw an even larger crowd than the estimated 2,000 people who attended its first outing in 2012, organizers say. Terry Jones, associate pastor at...Published: Sep 7, 2013 10:33 PM Full Story
Blue Cross and Blue Shield severs ties with WMH
Insurance provider Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina announced Thursday it will sever its relationship with Wayne Memorial Hospital, effective Dec. 5. The move comes after 18 months of failed negotiations, which reached an impasse over cost...Published: Sep 7, 2013 10:33 PM Full Story
Veterans share stories for oral history project
World War II and Korean War veterans shared their stories at a social held in their honor Friday, as a program designed to introduce a new oral history -- to preserve the stories of Wayne County's veterans and their...Published: Sep 7, 2013 10:33 PM Full Story
DAV has new home
After nearly a decade searching for another location, the DAV, or Disabled American Veterans, officially have a new home. On Saturday, the organization celebrated its grand opening at 212 E. Mulberry St. Starting the day with a 50-mile Poker Run...Published: Sep 7, 2013 10:33 PM Full Story
Charlie Waters wins gold at National Senior Games
Charlie Waters' consistent play allowed him to beat out the best senior golfers from across the nation to win the gold medal at the National Senior Games -- the first athlete from Wayne County to take a gold medal...Published: Sep 7, 2013 10:33 PM Full Story
Wayne County resident turns 111
As of today, Eunice Evelyn Greene is 111 years old. A life that has spanned more than a century means she has witnessed more than a few changes -- from automobiles to technology. "Everything has changed," she said, a...Published: Sep 7, 2013 10:33 PM Full Story
Friday, September 6, 2013
Library project off and running
Wayne County commissioners Tuesday established a $300,000 capital project ordinance for the Mount Olive Steele Memorial Library project. The board also approved initial contracts of $70,000 for demolition and $65,000 for design and engineering with the design/build team of...Published: Sep 6, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Session wrap-up
Party-line differences on issues like Medicaid, health care and whether or not education funding increased or decreased during the recent state legislative session were clearly visible Thursday among Wayne County's five-member legislative delegation. However, they said that when it...Published: Sep 6, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Kinston man, 44, gets porn time
WILMINGTON -- A Kinston man has been sentenced to 78 months in prison and fined $10,000 after being found guilty of child pornography. William Walter Barker, 44, had been charged with one count of receipt of child pornography last...Published: Sep 6, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Fremont assured of state grants
FREMONT -- Word came down from a North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center representative Wednesday that the town of Fremont's NC Small Town Economic Prosperity grant funding is safe and the town will have access to the full amount...Published: Sep 6, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Arts Council receives three grants for programs
The Arts Council of Wayne County has received grants from the North Carolina Arts Council for art programs here. North Drive Elementary School also received a grant for an artist residency. Arts Council Director Sarah Merritt said the council received...Published: Sep 6, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Schools have phone issues
Incoming telephone calls to several Wayne County schools have been disrupted since Tuesday afternoon, when issues arose with a service provider after activating new equipment, officials said today. The majority of schools were affected by the interruption, said David Lewis,...Published: Sep 5, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Student threatens school
A Charles B. Aycock High School student appeared before a Wayne County District Court Judge Wednesday for a first appearance on charges he threatened to bring a gun to school and "shoot everyone on the bus." Brandon McMahon, 16, of...Published: Sep 5, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Internet cafe laws stump law enforcement
Wayne County officials are playing a game of "wait and see" before determining their next course of action when it comes to Internet cafes operating online sweepstakes for cash prizes. Since the state Supreme Court decided in December 2012 to...Published: Sep 5, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Contest down to final five
The deadline has passed, and five slogans have risen to the top of the heap in the "What's In A Name?" contest to choose the new city motto. The top five mottos are: "Be More, Do More, Seymour"; "Soaring To...Published: Sep 5, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
'Ignite' youth praise event on tap
A youth movement that started in Wayne County three years ago has grown from a one-night event to an overnight one. Ignite, a praise and worship event, had been held at the Paramount Theatre, but will be at the Wayne...Published: Sep 5, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Walden: Wayne good for retirees
Wayne County has a "lot of good things" going for it, renowned economist Dr. Michael Walden told a gathering at Thursday's economic outlook forum at the Goldsboro Country Club. Manufacturing has "done fairly well," and agriculture is a key as...Published: Sep 5, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Benefit for car accident victim set for this weekend at church
A local church is holding a fundraiser this weekend to help a young man get some of his independence back. Jerimiah Waddell was not one to ask for help. But that was before the Christmas Eve accident in 2011. After...Published: Sep 5, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Missed Direction: Craig Doubt's story
It has been nearly five years since Goldsboro police found Craig Doubt III lying behind a home on East Maple Street -- a victim of a gunshot wound to the back of the head. And while his killer never faced...Published: Sep 4, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Missed Direction: The other victims
A little boy crawls into bed with his mother and wipes tears from her eyes. It has been more than 20 years, but Leigh Monroe can still feel her 2-year-old son's fingers running through her hair. "He would say,...Published: Sep 4, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Missed Direction: Murders in Goldsboro since 2012
* Brandon Phillips, 37, shot on Wayne Avenue in April 2012. * Khyrie Roberts, 21, shot in May 2012 in the Madison Market Grill & Grocery parking lot. * Charles Barnes, 35, stabbed in May 2012 at a home on...Published: Sep 4, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
County hedges on funds to help illiterate
People who learn to read through Wayne County's non-profit adult literacy program need to help support that program by paying a fee, Wayne County Commissioner Joe Daughtery said. And since many of the people using Literacy Connections of Wayne...Published: Sep 4, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Fremont to board: North end of county needs look
Kicking off the Wayne County Board of Commissioners' tour through the boards of each of the county's seven municipalities, Chairman Steve Keen ended Tuesday night's meeting with the same theme he opened it with -- "Where does Fremont fit?"...Published: Sep 4, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
$10M coming for city projects
Goldsboro is one step closer to a new train station, a new bus transfer site and more renovations downtown. The air was electric at the Goldsboro City Council work session Tuesday night as it was officially announced the city...Published: Sep 4, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Did we help American Military Spouses Choir make the finals?
Facebook page was abuzz last night as the community vowed to rally behind SJAFB spouse Katie Pritz and other members of the American Military Spouses Choir who competed on the "America's Got Talent" semi-finals show live from Radio City Music...Published: Sep 4, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Butterfield pledges to focus on electric, rail
U.S. Rep. G. K. Butterfield spent Tuesday in the southwest end of North Carolina's 1st Congressional District touring IMPulse in Mount Olive and attending an N.C. Radiological Society meeting in Goldsboro. And some good news was passed on, at...Published: Sep 4, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Acme United plant in Fremont set to close
FREMONT -- The Acme United Corp. plant that has operated in Fremont since 1968 is scheduled to close in May 2014, following the company's purchase of a new manufacturing and distribution center in Rocky Mount. The Fremont plant has...Published: Sep 4, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Missed Direction: Richard Taylor
Richard Taylor knows firsthand the history of gangs, drugs and violence in the city. He witnessed it all. He sold the drugs and dodged the bullets before getting out -- not just out of "the game" but out of...Published: Sep 3, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Missed Direction: Mauricio 'Lobo' Howell
Mauricio "Lobo" Howell, 39, is on a new path. This one includes his own barbershop, Premier Cuts, which he is opening on Center Street in downtown Goldsboro. It is Phase 1 of a 10-year plan he has thought about...Published: Sep 3, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
City eyes workers' salaries
The Goldsboro City Council is conducting a study to ensure city employees are being paid salaries commensurate with other cities in the region. Council members listened to the results of a pay and classification study Friday. The members recessed...Published: Sep 3, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Coach will face cyberstalking charge
A criminal summons for cyberstalking has been filed against Mount Olive College track team coach Matthew Van Lierop. The charge stems from accusations made by former distance runner Amber Thompson, a member of the school's track team. The Mount...Published: Sep 3, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Monday, September 2, 2013
Southern Belle closes
[email protected] MOUNT OLIVE -- They came by the hundreds Sunday, filling the Southern Belle Restaurant -- the line of people waiting for lunch and a chance to be a part of history. They weren't deterred by what at times was...Published: Sep 2, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Missed Direction: Keeping the danger out of the schools
Some kids come to school with more than just backpacks. Some bring hunger. Some bring neglect. Others bring abuse. Many carry with them the invisible scars of street violence. For public school students in Wayne County, the degrees of separation...Published: Sep 2, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Missed Direction: The other choice
Marissa Davis will always be bound to the projects -- to the little girl who peeked around corners to catch a glimpse of card games, drinking and drugs. She will always be the daughter of a single mother -- of...Published: Sep 2, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Commissioners town meetings
Wayne County's Board of Commissioners has set up a series of meetings with leaders from the county's seven municipalities. The schedule is: * Fremont, Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 5:30 p.m. at Lane Tree Golf Club * Mount Olive, Monday, Sept....Published: Sep 2, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Legislators will discuss recent session at chamber breakfast
The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce will hold a legislative wrap-up breakfast Thursday at the Lane Tree Golf Club. All five members of the county's delegation to the General Assembly are expected to attend: Sens. Louis Pate and Don Davis...Published: Sep 2, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Missed Direction: Boys from the 'hood
He might have thrown himself onto the floor had the bullet that passed through his thigh not already knocked him off his feet. He might have cradled his head in his arms to protect himself from the debris exploding across...Published: Sep 2, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story