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Wayne Montessori School's new chief sets sights on growth

Wayne Montessori School has a new headmaster. Faith Seiglie, who has 23 years of experience, has begun her role as the school's new leader, with an eye to helping it move into an even more successful future. "Montessori education...

'Blue Suede' kickoff for United Way

A firecracker exploded at United Way of Wayne County's kickoff concert Friday at the Paramount Theatre. And not the kind you usually see in the sky on July 4th either. This particular sparkler was Ann Minkler, 63, a diehard...

Sting nets arrest in theft from cell tower

A Pikeville man was charged with felony possession of stolen goods after an undercover investigation linked him to the theft of more than $81,000 in equipment from the area near a cell phone tower. Joseph Conrad Cerny was arrested...

University of Mount Olive tassels turned

MOUNT OLIVE -- Shouts of joy pierced the air Saturday afternoon as students' families and friends cheered on University of Mount Olive's most recent batch of alumni. This round of graduates were part of Mount Olive's 61st commencement --...

September blood drive schedule

Here is the September blood drive schedule for the Wayne County chapter of the American Red Cross: * Sept. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at O'Berry Center. * Sept. 3 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at...

Salvation Army planning fall bazaar for September

To provide a unique shopping experience and to help the needy of Wayne County, the Salvation Army of Wayne County is holding its third annual fall bazaar fundraiser. It will be held Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2...

Norwayne alumni reunion set for Aug. 29-31

Norwayne Alumni & Friends will celebrate its 42nd reunion on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 29-Aug. 31. This year's theme is "Lion Pride, Keeping the Golden Dream Alive." Activities will begin with a social at 7 p.m. on Friday at...

Mount Olive chamber planning reverse drawing

MOUNT OLIVE -- The Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Reverse Raffle Fundraising Dinner Sept. 16 at the Wayne Shrine Club in Dudley. The cost is $100 per couple. There are only 200 tickets available....

Police chief says shortfall no cause for worry

Goldsboro police Chief Jeff Stewart says that although city police officers have been busy this year -- 28 people have been shot in the city since January -- a manpower shortage has in no way affected the department's ability...

Deadline for Arts Council of Wayne grant submission is Sept. 12

The Arts Council of Wayne County is taking applications for the 2014-15 Regional Artist Project Grants. The program is managed through a partnership with the North Carolina Arts Council and 29 local arts councils throughout eastern North Carolina, including...

Daniels and Daniels has low bid on veterans cemetery

[email protected] A Goldsboro company submitted the low bid for the construction of the Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery to be built on Long's Plant Farm Road east of Goldsboro. However, approval of the bid and contractor is not expected for...

Bus report: New transportation director put safety as top priority

After three years of declining bus maintenance state inspection scores, Wayne County Public Schools officials decided to make a change, thinking a new leader might bring a new focus on the problem and, perhaps, a solution. New transportation director...

Actor from 'Sound of Music' to discuss role at fundrasier

[email protected] Dan Truhitte will probably be best known for playing "Rolf" in "The Sound of Music," but it was a role he hated. The actor will talk about how he got the part and give some behind-the-scenes stories about the...