Downtown group to get two awards

The Downtown Goldsboro Development Corp. will receive two awards this month from the state's Main Street Awards Program. Awards for the development group include special recognition for its sponsorship campaign and for the renovations of Weslyan College. Main Street is...

Published: Jan 10, 2005 1:58 PM Full Story

County officials describe efforts to save, and collect, money

When you're contemplating spending millions on the jail, schools and other buildings, every dollar helps. That's why Wayne County commissioners were grateful Friday to learn about efforts to save the county money. Friday's work session included updates from the leaders...

Published: Jan 10, 2005 1:58 PM Full Story

Public records

Man wanted in kidnapping Wayne County Sheriff's officers are looking for a man accused of assaulting and kidnapping a woman from early Saturday to Sunday afternoon. Davis George Thomas Davis, 28, was described as black, 5-feet-7 and 195 pounds with...

Published: Jan 10, 2005 1:57 PM Full Story

Samaritan's Feet Founder To Speak, Receive Shoes

The Rev. Emmanuel Ohonme, founder and president of Samaritan's Feet International, will be the guest speaker for Wayne Community College's annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. birthday celebration. He will speak at 1 p.m. on Thursday in Moffatt Auditorium on...

Published: Jan 10, 2005 1:57 PM Full Story

Davis named Braswell scholar

MOUNT OLIVE -- Brandon Davis of Wilson has been named the 2004 Braswell Teaching Scholarship recipient. Davis is a graduate of Beddingfield High School and is the son of Jimmie and Debra Davis. The Braswell Teaching Scholarship is funded by...

Published: Jan 10, 2005 1:56 PM Full Story