Friday, February 25, 2005
Highway Progress
Bobby Williams The new U.S. 117 four-lane highway, which will stretch from U.S. 301 in Wilson to U.S. 117 at Ash Street in Goldsboro, is seen in this aerial photo crossing U.S. 70. In the upper portion of the...Published: Feb 25, 2005 1:49 PM Full Story
Hustling new industry is a quiet job
Did you hear about the Fortune 500 companies that have been in to look at Wayne County, that have toured our shell buildings and checked out the work force? No, and you probably won't. Mum's more than the word for...Published: Feb 25, 2005 1:49 PM Full Story
Woman charged with murder
A man was found dead Thursday in a mobile home on Central Heights Road, and a woman who lived at the home was arrested by Goldsboro police and charged with murder. The identity of the victim has not been released...Published: Feb 25, 2005 1:48 PM Full Story
Pay raise urged for Mount Olive employees
MOUNT OLIVE -- The Town of Mount Olive needs to give its employees a raise, says Town Manager Ray McDonald. McDonald told members of the town Board of Commissioners this week that he doesn't believe the town should go another...Published: Feb 25, 2005 1:48 PM Full Story
Taylor receives Mount Olive Distinguished Service Award
MOUNT OLIVE -- Ernie Taylor became the 53rd recipient of the Mount Olive Jaycees' Distinguished Service Award Thursday night at the Southern Wayne Country Club. The award isn't the first in Taylor's family. His father, Samuel E. Taylor, was named...Published: Feb 25, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
"Prize patrol" surprises Wayne teachers with mini-grants
A dozen mini-grants were delivered to teachers across Wayne County on Thursday. The Business and Education Partnership, sponsored by the Wayne Charitable Partnership and the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce, served as the "prize patrol," surprising recipients and presenting each...Published: Feb 25, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
Public records
Three hurt in wrecks Three people were injured and damages were estimated at $25,100 in five recent traffic collisions in Wayne County, officers reported. *Damages were estimated at $7,500 in a three-car collision at 3:12 p.m. Thursday at North Berkeley...Published: Feb 25, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
Briefly
Misplaced calls The Mount Olive town board learned during a work session Wednesday that the 13-year old telephone system at Town Hall needs replacing. People are not getting the calls that are transferred to them. It appears that they go...Published: Feb 25, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
Nominees sought for Unsung Heroes award
WINSTON-SALEM -- The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation is seeking nominations for its 20th annual Nancy Susan Reynolds Awards that recognize unsung heroes who are making an impact in North Carolina communities. Each award is accompanied by a $25,000 grant...Published: Feb 25, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story