Thursday, September 14, 2006
Testimony begins in Cox murder trial
Cradling two sawed off shotguns, Telly Cox and Chris Brown jumped into Alonza Bedell's silver Chevrolet Malibu and bragged about the crimes they had just committed. "We shot them," Miss Bedell said, repeating what the men told her. Miss Bedell...Published: Sep 14, 2006 1:59 PM Full Story
Hospital directors OK rate increase
The hospital board has passed its new $176 million budget for the fiscal year starting Oct. 1, which includes funding for a new power plant, new hospital beds, upgraded medical equipment and salary increases and manages a projected increase in...Published: Sep 14, 2006 1:58 PM Full Story
District still working out kinks in staggered schedule for buses
A staggered bus schedule in the Eastern Wayne schools area is causing some questions from parents as Wayne County Public Schools officials try to come up with a transportation schedule that is cost-effective and convenient for students. And for right...Published: Sep 14, 2006 1:56 PM Full Story
Teen will answer murder charges
A 17-year-old Goldsboro teen wanted in connection with a double murder and a shooting is now in custody, police officials said. Jerron Lamar Russell of Courtyard Apartments faces two counts of murder and one count of attempted first-degree murder. Russell...Published: Sep 14, 2006 1:54 PM Full Story
Base hosts terrorism response meeting
If terrorists strike eastern North Carolina, local law enforcement and airmen at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base intend to be prepared. In an effort to improve reaction time and increase the flow of information in the event of a terror...Published: Sep 14, 2006 1:53 PM Full Story
Local businesses, groups take time to care for others
Wayne County residents are rolling up their sleeves and even getting a little dirty to better their community this week. During the 2006 Days of Caring, volunteers from businesses, schools and civic groups are doing everything from landscaping and holding...Published: Sep 14, 2006 1:52 PM Full Story
Wayne County Grand Jury returns multiple charges for sex offenses
A 41-year-old man was indicted by the Wayne County Grand Jury with 10 felony counts of third degree sexual exploitation of a minor. Thomas Edward Anderson of Goldleaf Drive was one of 83 other people indicted by the grand jury...Published: Sep 14, 2006 1:50 PM Full Story
WCC voter registration drive to be held Friday
Just one vote can make the difference in any election. But Wayne County residents can't make their voices heard unless they first register to vote. "Look at how close the elections have been? The proof is out there. We had...Published: Sep 14, 2006 1:49 PM Full Story
Teacher breaks up fight at Rosewood Middle School
A Rosewood Middle School teacher was taken to the hospital Wednesday morning as a precautionary measure after breaking up a fight between two students. School officials confirmed the incident, which happened around 9:30 on Wednesday, and said that had it...Published: Sep 14, 2006 1:48 PM Full Story
Public records
Investigations Sharon Hall told Goldsboro police that she and a man were sitting in vehicle in the 900 block of Seaboard Street at 11:45 p.m. Wednesday when a man pulled in front of them, got of his car and demanded...Published: Sep 14, 2006 1:47 PM Full Story
WCC Foundation scholarship fund drive begins
The Foundation of Wayne Community College kicked off its annual campus fund drive to raise money for student scholarships Tuesday with a lunch for more than 200 of the college's faculty and staff members. Last year, the campus campaign netted...Published: Sep 14, 2006 1:46 PM Full Story
Electronic recycling at Sam's Club Saturday
More than 140 tons of computers and other electronics have been collected by the county since it began its electronics recycling drives more than three years ago. Residents can continue to contribute to this growing amount this weekend. Wayne County...Published: Sep 14, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story