Friday, August 27, 2004
Corn leaving the fields
Bobby Williams This is a common sight, particularly in the southern part of the county, as farmers begin harvesting corn in earnest. On Wednesday, Roger Davis and his son, John, picked 32 acres they farm in Calypso. The land...Published: Aug 27, 2004 2:05 PM Full Story
More foreign teachers hired in Wayne to alleviate shortage
A cultural exchange program is helping to offset the ongoing teacher shortage in Wayne County. For 10 years, Wayne County public schools have participated in the Visiting International Faculty program, which locates teachers from other countries interested in teaching...Published: Aug 27, 2004 2:05 PM Full Story
Processing plant to close in Duplin
TEACHEY -- A plant near Wallace that processes turkeys under the Carolina Turkeys label is closing. Dan Blackshear, the president of Carolina Turkeys near Mount Olive, said Circle S Foods announced this week it will close. He said Circle...Published: Aug 27, 2004 2:04 PM Full Story
Few details revealed on arrests at motel
Law-enforcement officials have not released any further information on five men arrested during a raid of a Goldsboro motel. One of the five men arrested Thursday at a Goldsboro motel was believed to have been wanted for numerous murders...Published: Aug 27, 2004 2:04 PM Full Story
Annexation foes say city violated state law
Goldsboro's annexation opponents filed an amendment Wednesday to their lawsuit declaring that the city's annexation violated state law. The amendment was served in response to a ruling by a judge last month saying the city was entitled to more...Published: Aug 27, 2004 2:04 PM Full Story
Flowers chosen as new president of Arts Council
The Arts Council of Wayne County board of directors began its meeting with a new president Thursday afternoon. Mary Lee Flowers, who had been elected vice president, is now president following the resignation of Richard Hunt. Hunt resigned due...Published: Aug 27, 2004 2:03 PM Full Story
Seven Springs Mayor can't quit
SEVEN SPRINGS -- The mayor can't quit. The Seven Springs town board voted unanimously this morning in a special called meeting to offer Mayor Jewel Kilpatrick a leave of absence until the end of the year. Town Commissioner Lib Quinn...Published: Aug 27, 2004 2:03 PM Full Story
Wayne County Red Cross volunteers helping in Florida
Wayne County Red Cross volunteers are helping Florida's victims of Hurricane Charley get their lives back on track. Three volunteers with the Wayne County chapter have been sent to the disaster area. Sara Frances is doing family services. Jo...Published: Aug 27, 2004 2:03 PM Full Story
Lawyer reponds to judge's censure explanation
A Jacksonville lawyer who has sued Superior Court Judge Jerry Braswell accuses the judge of lying about the lawsuit and of besmirching his character. Braswell issued a statement Tuesday in which he discussed the suit that had been filed by...Published: Aug 27, 2004 2:02 PM Full Story
Waynesborough Village focus of Make a Difference Day
Waynesborough Historical Village will receive some renovations during this year's Wayne County Make A Difference Day sponsored by the United Way. "We are absolutely thrilled and delighted that we were chosen," said Colleen Baker, secretary of the Old Waynesborough...Published: Aug 27, 2004 2:02 PM Full Story
Public records
Property stolen again from ballpark A speaker and an amplifier were stolen between Wednesday and Thursday from Eastern Carolina Athletic Park at 871 Buck Swamp Road, according to a Wayne County Sheriff's Office report. The break-in was the sixth at...Published: Aug 27, 2004 2:01 PM Full Story
Briefly
Rail work to continue A second day of trimming of small trees, bushes and shrubs on the railroad right of way along Royall Avenue was postponed from today until next week, a Goldsboro police official said. A portion of Royall...Published: Aug 27, 2004 2:01 PM Full Story