Thursday, July 15, 2004
Fire at gas station
Bobby Williams photo Best Gas and Grill at 4453 U.S. 117 Alternate, Dudley, was destroyed today in a predawn fire that was being investigated by the State Bureau of Investigation and Wayne County Sheriff's Office. For more information see...Published: Jul 15, 2004 2:00 PM Full Story
Wayne farmers see bumper corn crop
Harold Overman of Grantham is cautiously optimistic about his corn crop. "I hate to brag, because it's not in the bin yet," he said. "A storm could blow it down." But Overman says this crop is probably going to...Published: Jul 15, 2004 1:59 PM Full Story
Fire destroys Dudley gas station; cause undertermined
DUDLEY -- Best Gas and Grill, a combination service station and grocery store, was destroyed before dawn today in a fire. The cause of the fire at the store at 4453 U.S. 117 Alternate South is being investigated, but...Published: Jul 15, 2004 1:59 PM Full Story
Arrest made in shooting death
A 27-year-old man wanted by Goldsboro police on a charge of murder was arrested Wednesday in Benson. Leandren Andre Wilson of North Kornegay Street was charged with shooting Corry Lavon Grantham, 26, of Nor-Am Road. Grantham's body was found Sunday...Published: Jul 15, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
City says officer move wil put greater emphasis on cleanup
City code enforcement officers will soon have a more prominent spot in Goldsboro's daily operations. The two officers will move offices July 26 from the maintenance complex on Clingman Street to the city manager's office downtown. It's part of...Published: Jul 15, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
Public records
Safe stolen A safe and a tip jar with money were stolen before dawn today from Brooklyn Pizzeria at Mar Mac. Wayne County sheriff's deputies saw two men drive away from the restaurant, chased their car and recovered the stolen...Published: Jul 15, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story
Briefly
Transparent toad The mystery of a pinkish toad found in a Pikeville yard last week is still being researched, but the amphibian has been invited to be guest of honor at a program on Saturday night. Jana Barfield of the...Published: Jul 15, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story
Smart Start hires two new employees
Two new employees have been hired by the Wayne County Partnership for Children to work with Smart Start early childhood programs. Lora Lee is the director of program coordination and evaluation, and Cristy Barnes is a program associate for...Published: Jul 15, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story