Sunday, February 12, 2017
Board declines to change road policy
Wayne County commissioners Tuesday morning declined to consider changes to the county's subdivision street repair policy. The first project under that policy is about to get underway, and commissioners said they need to see how it turns out before...Published: Feb 12, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
Man hit by car, seriously injured
The North Carolina Highway Patrol is looking for leads in a hit-and-run collision that left a pedestrian in critical condition, according to a statement released by the highway patrol. According to the release, Trooper J.P. Reyes responded on Feb....Published: Feb 12, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
GoWayneGo revamps website, adds weight loss tracker
GoWayneGo has revamped its website, creating a newsfeed of nutrition information and a calendar of local health and fitness events and healthy recipes. A weight loss tracking program has also been added to the website, www.gowaynego.org. When the initiative...Published: Feb 12, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
Girl Scouts show dedication to community
Girl Scout troops No. 109 and No. 290 are among the units in Wayne County that are continuing to show their dedication to service through acts of kindness in the community. Over the past few months, the Daisies, Brownies, and...Published: Feb 12, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
Man donates $13K to school
A LaGrange man has donated $13,000 to Edgewood Community Developmental School, which the school plans to use for a variety of functions, according to principal Tasha Adams. The donation was confirmed at January's Wayne County Board of Education meeting....Published: Feb 12, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
A man of firsts -- remembering Goldsboro's first black police officer
Editor's note: Black History Month is a time to reflect on the contributions, sacrifices and strides made by African Americans, not just in our country, but in our own communities as well. We thought we would share a story...Published: Feb 12, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
Better Business Bureau warns of online dating site scams
RALEIGH -- Signing up with a dating service or using the internet to find love has become the norm these days with many people focusing on school or their career. Matchmakers and dating websites have made it convenient for...Published: Feb 12, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
Board of Health discusses scores, vacancies
Five area restaurants scored a "B" during the last inspection period before raising their grades, environmental health director Kevin Whitley told the Wayne County Board of Health on Wednesday. A new board member was also sworn in, and Health...Published: Feb 12, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
Give Kids a Smile provides 66 students with dental care
Wayne Community College dental students welcomed 66 students from Eastern Wayne Elementary School to their clinic Friday, providing free dental care as part of the annual Give Kids a Smile program. The event, which is a joint effort by...Published: Feb 12, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
A forever love
Valentine's Day is fast approaching -- a time when couples use flowers, candy, teddy bears and other things to show how much they care for each other. That's especially true for married couples, some of whom have been side by...Published: Feb 12, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
Paper company to add 180 new jobs
RALEIGH -- Gov. Roy Cooper announced last week that Clearwater Paper Corp. will expand its operation in Cleveland County, creating 180 new full-time jobs. The Washington-based company also plans to invest $330 million in the construction of a new...Published: Feb 12, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
Library to present program on black Civil War troop formed in W
Originally planned during the week of Hurricane Matthew, the Goldsboro Library has rescheduled a free program on Thursday, Feb . 23 from 7-8:30 pm with Mr. Earl Ijames, curator from the North Carolina Museum of History. The program will...Published: Feb 12, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story