Sunday, August 19, 2007
Wrestling with mental health reform: A whole new world
Some people say North Carolina's mental health system is broken and that the old methods worked better. Others say the reforms set in motion in 2001 just need more time to work -- that after all, it wasn't until July...Published: Aug 19, 2007 10:09 AM Full Story
County will eye shelter contract
Beginning with their briefing session at 8 a.m. and formal meeting at 9 a.m., the Wayne County Board of Commissioners will be faced with a decision on the future of county's new animal shelter Tuesday. The building, which is planned...Published: Aug 19, 2007 10:09 AM Full Story
Residents can share their views
Looking to further open the lines of communication with county residents, the Wayne County Commissioners will begin holding a series of six town hall-style meetings on Thursday. "It's something the board wants to do. We've got a lot of things...Published: Aug 19, 2007 10:09 AM Full Story
Schools prepare to open doors to families
Students of all ages are readying for the return to classes this week, from attending open houses in Wayne County Public Schools, to area colleges opening their doors for the fall semester. Wayne Community College officials said Friday that preliminary...Published: Aug 19, 2007 10:09 AM Full Story
Still fighting for each other ...
Kris Kraft Brewer once broke her leg fending off bullies for her brother on a schoolyard playground in Groveville, N.J. An easy decision for a sister who loved her brother. So, it wasn't hard for Karl Kraft to decide what...Published: Aug 19, 2007 10:08 AM Full Story
Butterfield discusses war, health care, future
When he agreed to meet with Goldsboro city officials, U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield, D-District 1, might not have been expecting Mayor Al King to react so passionately to his usual speech on the war in Iraq. On the other hand,...Published: Aug 19, 2007 10:08 AM Full Story
Health Department targets obesity, HIV tests
Wayne County Health Department staff are keeping pace with the needs of the community, Health Director James Roosen told its governing board Wednesday. Roosen discussed several projects and advancements being made. He also gave an update on recent response to...Published: Aug 19, 2007 10:08 AM Full Story
Public record
Wanted Christopher Dale Mooring is wanted by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office on two felony counts of breaking and entering and larceny and possession of stolen goods. He also is wanted for failing to appear in court in Carteret County....Published: Aug 19, 2007 10:08 AM Full Story
New shelter program helps create families
Curious George cowered when spoken to and shivered silently as Jodi Head bathed him. She took him straight to the veterinarian for shots -- still shivering, still scared. But when the terrier-mix opened his eyes the next morning, he had...Published: Aug 19, 2007 10:08 AM Full Story
Dant to be promoted to colonel
Goldsboro native Lt. Col. Daniel "Danny" Dant was recently selected two years "below the zone" for promotion to colonel by the United States Air Force. Dant currently leads the 4th Space Con-trol Squad-ron at Hollo-man Air Force Base, N.M. The...Published: Aug 19, 2007 10:08 AM Full Story
Cherry Farm festival to be held September 15
The state Center for Environmental Farming Systems at Cherry Hospital will hold its 2nd Annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 15, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the CEFS Small Farm west of Goldsboro. More than 1,000 people interested...Published: Aug 19, 2007 10:07 AM Full Story
Caseys finalists in cookie jingle contest
The father-daughter musical team of Daniel and Samantha Casey have been chosen by Nabisco to be among the 10 finalists for the Oreo & Milk Jingle Contest. Voting for the winner starts on Aug 24 and runs through Sept 4....Published: Aug 19, 2007 10:07 AM Full Story