Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Guests from Japan at SJAFB
Photo submitted / 4FW Senior Airman Micky Bazaldua Col. Toru Ota from the Japan Air Self Defense Force listens to Tech. Sgt. Rickey Nolte explain equipment used to maintain the F-15E Strike Eagle during a visit to the flight...Published: Mar 14, 2007 2:05 PM Full Story
Japanese Air Force colonel takes a look at Strike Eagle
Japanese and American fighter pilots battled in the skies just above the North Carolina coastline earlier this week before joining forces to "bomb" the lighthouse at Cape Hatteras -- but it was all in good fun. Six officers from Japan's...Published: Mar 14, 2007 2:02 PM Full Story
Mount Olive board says 'no' to new complex
MOUNT OLIVE -- The Mount Olive Planning Board on Tuesday denied a request by contractor John T. Bell to build low-income apartments next to Carver Elementary School. The board voted not to refer Bell's special request for a special use...Published: Mar 14, 2007 1:59 PM Full Story
Two county students named Park Scholars
Two area students have been selected as Park Scholars by North Carolina State University for fall 2007. The awards are valued at about $59,000 for in-state residents and $107,000 for out-of-state students. Nicole Antoinette Mack and Nida Waheed were among...Published: Mar 14, 2007 1:57 PM Full Story
WC students' artwork on display at mall
The center corridor of Berkeley Mall is being converted into an art gallery this week to showcase work from hundreds of Wayne County's top art students. The annual Wayne County Public Schools Art Exhibition is scheduled through the weekend. More...Published: Mar 14, 2007 1:54 PM Full Story
Commission, school board meet to talk about funding plan
KENANSVILLE -- One of Duplin County Board of Commissioners Chairman David Fussell's favorite props these days is a bag full of 79 pennies that he carries in his briefcase. And for the past month or so, whenever budget questions have...Published: Mar 14, 2007 1:53 PM Full Story
Lack of quorum delays Planning Board decisions
The Wayne County Planning Board couldn't hold its meeting Tuesday night because less than half of its members were unable to attend. Although Chairman George Aycock, Arthur Bowden and Jo Ann Summerlin were ready to conduct business, the four remaining...Published: Mar 14, 2007 1:50 PM Full Story
Vision Van stop set for March 24
The Lion's Foundation Vision Van will be at the Goldsboro Wal-Mart from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 24. Vision screenings will be free and Spanish interpreters will be on hand. The van's visit to Goldsboro is being sponsored...Published: Mar 14, 2007 1:48 PM Full Story
Public record
Investigations Goldsboro police are investigating these reports: *Marcus Antwan McKinnon reported Tuesday while he was walking in the 500 block of East Walnut Street someone pulled up beside him in their car and shot him in the face. McKinnon, 28,...Published: Mar 14, 2007 1:47 PM Full Story
Services on Aging NYC trip planned
The Wayne County Services on Aging is sponsoring a trip to New York City May 18-21. The trip will cost $630 per person and include four days and three nights of sight-seeing and include a Broadway show. A $150 deposit...Published: Mar 14, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story