Wednesday, August 11, 2004
Standing guard
Bobby Williams photo Goldsboro police officers M.A. Croom, left, and B.H. Canady stand outside the house where a woman was burned early Tuesday morning. For more information see Police seek clues to fire; victim critical....Published: Aug 11, 2004 2:05 PM Full Story
Bonnie, Charlie head this way, may bring heavy rains
Tropical Storm Bonnie and soon-to-be Hurricane Charley are on a course that will eventually bring them, and rain, to Wayne County and the rest of North Carolina -- probably within 24 hours of each other. Bonnie, or its remnants,...Published: Aug 11, 2004 2:04 PM Full Story
Lawyers seek to toss out Lane's confession
Defense lawyers for Eric Lane questioned law enforcement officers Tuesday about the process and techniques used when their client allegedly confessed to murder. The 32-year-old Lane is facing kidnapping, sexual assault and murder charges in the 2002 death of...Published: Aug 11, 2004 2:04 PM Full Story
Planners want expert advice on noise reduction
The Wayne County Planning Board says it needs some expert advice on noise reduction before it recommends new construction standards around Seymour Johnson. The board agreed Tuesday night to ask the county commissioners to pay for a sound engineer...Published: Aug 11, 2004 2:03 PM Full Story
Police seek clues to fire; victim critical
A 25-year-old Goldsboro woman remains in critical condition after a house fire early Tuesday morning, and police are investigating. Police said Cara Mason of 512 Third Street was transferred from Wayne Memorial Hospital to the burn center at Chapel...Published: Aug 11, 2004 2:02 PM Full Story
School enrollment numbers rise
The number of students in classrooms around the county continues to climb, with only 71 fewer students enrolled than the same time last year. As of Monday, the fifth day of classes, 18,982 students were reported in the schools....Published: Aug 11, 2004 2:02 PM Full Story
Churches seek help to build Habitat House
Congregations of six churches are building a Habitat for Humanity house, and they hope to get six more churches involved. The church members are putting more than their money into the project to help Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro...Published: Aug 11, 2004 2:02 PM Full Story
Barnett new Duplin solid waste director
KENANSVILLE -- Bee Barnett from Lenoir County is Duplin's new solid waste director. Named Vernon Bee Barnett after both of his grandfathers, he likes being called "Bee." The reception has been great in Duplin County, he says. The county...Published: Aug 11, 2004 2:01 PM Full Story
Public record
Larceny Two people were arrested in connection with the theft of a $620 utility trailer from Tractor Supply on Cashwell Drive. Clinton Kyle Butcher, 21, Beston Road, LaGrange, and Machelle DelaGarza, 24, Kelly Court, LaGrange, were charged with larceny and...Published: Aug 11, 2004 1:59 PM Full Story
Historical association faces financial hardships
The Wayne County Historical Association could be facing some financial hardships over the next couple of years if it does not increase its fund-raising, members say. The association has solicited $4,000 so far this fiscal year, but it needs...Published: Aug 11, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
Brock new Duplin County emergency services director
KENANSVILLE -- Curtis Brock started work Monday as Duplin County's new emergency services director. He had been the operations officer for Wayne County's Emergency Medical Services since it began a couple of years ago. Brock has worked in emergency...Published: Aug 11, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story
Briefly
Burr visit U.S. Rep. Richard Burr will bring his campaign for the U.S. Senate to Goldsboro this week. Burr will be at WAGES, 301 E. Royall Ave., at 9 a.m. Thursday. Burr, a Republican, is challenging Democrat Erskine Bowles for...Published: Aug 11, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story