Best: Schools late on budget

Every year the Wayne County Board of Commissioners funds more than 100 departments and outside agencies. So far this year, the only budget proposal County Manager Lee Smith has not received from those entities is one from the Wayne County...

Published: Apr 18, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story

Sheriff: Officers would be prepared

Wayne County Sheriff Carey Winders said Monday's shooting rampage at Virginia Tech that claimed 33 lives and wounded 15 others was one of the deadliest tragedies in U.S. history. And he hopes the ordeal will inspire parents to become more...

Published: Apr 18, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story

State board will visit WCC later this week

Wayne County residents might know this week if Dr. Kay Albertson will officially be chosen as the new president of Wayne Community College. The State Board of Community Colleges will convene its regular monthly meeting at the WCC campus later...

Published: Apr 18, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story

Area columnist makes stop at library meeting

Author Celia Rivenbark brought her own brand of humor to Goldsboro Tuesday night, as featured speaker for the annual meeting of the Friends of Wayne County Public Library. Originally from Duplin County, Ms. Rivenbark recalled the last time she had...

Published: Apr 18, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story

Project Prom Dress

Project Prom Dress will be distributing formal dresses Saturday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Rosewood High School. Staff members will be on hand to accept donated dresses and to help girls find dresses for their prom or formal...

Published: Apr 18, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story