Tuesday, August 24, 2004
Child injured
Bobby Williams Duplin County emergency workers help members of the East Care team load Benjamin Parks Story onto a helicopter Monday afternoon. He was transported to Pitt Memorial Hospital in Greenville where he was listed this morning in critical...Published: Aug 24, 2004 2:03 PM Full Story
8-year-old hit by car in Calypso
CALYPSO -- A child was hit by a car and seriously injured Monday afternoon on Trade Street. Benjamin Parks Story, 8, of Trade Street, was crossing the street to see a friend and did not see the oncoming car, which...Published: Aug 24, 2004 2:02 PM Full Story
Teacher dearth called a crisis by study group
North Carolina must take greater action to recruit and retain teachers in public schools or face "an impending crisis," says a report being released today. A rapidly increasing school-age population, class-size reduction, and high turnover in some districts have...Published: Aug 24, 2004 2:02 PM Full Story
New magistrate hired to fill vacancy
A magistrate has been hired to replace Gilbert Owens, who resigned. The announcement of the new magistrate, Patricia Williams, was made Monday by Jerry Braswell, the resident Superior Court judge for Wayne County. Braswell, who has been holding court in...Published: Aug 24, 2004 2:02 PM Full Story
Schedule of Fair fun released
It's that time again to gather up the family for some good food, entertainment and rides for this year's Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair. The catalog for the 2004 fair has been mailed to sponsoring members, directors and previous exhibitors...Published: Aug 24, 2004 2:01 PM Full Story
Judge defends actions but accepts censure
Judge Jerry Braswell defended his actions that led to his censure by the state Supreme Court but also said that he fully accepted the court's decision. "I fully accept the ruling of the Supreme Court and will incorporate the wisdom...Published: Aug 24, 2004 2:00 PM Full Story
Fall Litter Sweep is Sept. 18
Picking up trash will not only help improve the county's appearance, it could also put a little cash in your pocket. Keep Wayne County Beautiful, the state Department of Transportation, Wayne County and the city of Goldsboro will hold...Published: Aug 24, 2004 2:00 PM Full Story
Public records
Masked gunman robs gas station A masked gunman robbed a Goldsboro service station Monday night of an undetermined amount of money, according to a Goldsboro police report. The robber entered the Spur station at 2000 N. William St. at about...Published: Aug 24, 2004 2:00 PM Full Story
Briefly
Bloodmobile The Wayne County Chapter of the American Red Cross will have a Bloodmobile on Wednesday from 1:30 to 6 p.m. at Wayne Christian School. Donors will receive a coupon for a free car wash. Hall of Fame The Duplin...Published: Aug 24, 2004 1:59 PM Full Story
WAGES to take enrollment applications Sept. 14
Enrollment applications will be taken for WAGES Head Start and Early Head Start on Sept. 14. Enrollment will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Royall Center, 601 E. Royall Ave. in Goldsboro, and the Carver Center,...Published: Aug 24, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
Green Power forms speakers bureau
A speakers bureau is standing by for those interested in buying blocks of renewable energy that comes from the Wayne County landfill and a hog farm in Duplin County. Residents and small businesses can sign onto a renewable-energy power...Published: Aug 24, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story