Monday, May 8, 2006
No new taxes proposed for city this year
There will be no increase in city taxes this year, a few positions will be added or upgraded and covering the increase in gas costs will be a major expenditure if Goldsboro City Council approves the proposed budget for 2006-07....Published: May 8, 2006 1:52 PM Full Story
Schools feel pinch of high gas prices
The fuel provider for school systems across the state has decided not to renew his contract, leaving Wayne County Public Schools officials scrambling to find their own suppliers. As a result, the school system is readying to make whatever budget...Published: May 8, 2006 1:51 PM Full Story
Goldsboro's city hall almost ready for occupancy
A little more than a year after city officials broke ground on Goldsboro's new City Hall, Assistant City Manager Tasha Logan said the $4.7 million facility is just about ready. "It looks good," she said after touring the building with...Published: May 8, 2006 1:50 PM Full Story
Weekend's storms cut county's water deficit
Heavy rains this weekend might have put a damper on activities for some Wayne County residents, but for local farmers and water officials, the showers were good news. With water levels in Wayne County still below normal, this weekend's sustained...Published: May 8, 2006 1:49 PM Full Story
Election canvasses set
Results from election canvasses Tuesday in Wayne, Lenoir and Greene counties could change the results of the Republican primary for the District 10 seat in the state House. Willie Ray Starling of Wayne defeated incumbent Rep. Stephen LaRoque of Lenoir...Published: May 8, 2006 1:48 PM Full Story
Wayne Community College graduations Thursday, Friday
Wayne Community College will hold two graduation ceremonies this week. Commencement for adult high school and General Educational Development students will be held Thursday, and college students will graduate Friday. Unless it rains, both events will be held outdoors on...Published: May 8, 2006 1:47 PM Full Story
Public records
Pizza restaurant damaged by fire The Always Pizza Time restaurant at 2410 N. William St. was heavily damaged Sunday night in a fire that remains under investigation, Goldsboro authorities said today. Assistant Fire Chief Gary Whaley said the cause of...Published: May 8, 2006 1:47 PM Full Story
OPINION - Today's youngsters
"What is this younger generation coming to?" It was a lament -- not a question -- many of us now senior citizens used to ask. Mostly it was a reaction to the emergence (or explosion) of the hippie cult. As...Published: May 8, 2006 1:46 PM Full Story
Mayor's Annual Disability Awareness Walk Thursday
The 10th Annual Hal Plonk Disability Awareness Walk will be held Thursday, starting with a lineup of walkers at 9:45 a.m. in the parking lot of St. Paul United Methodist Church at 204 E. Chestnut St. The five-block walk starts...Published: May 8, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story