Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base's new commander
Photo courtesy of the United States Air Force Col. Thomas Bergeson, front middle, is expected to take command of the 4th Fighter Wing by mid-Septmeber. Currently stationed in Baghdad, the colonel works directly under Gen. David Petraeus as chief...Published: Apr 9, 2008 2:42 PM Full Story
Bergeson to lead 4th Fighter Wing
As Gen. David Petraeus fielded questions from presidential candidates at a high-profile Senate hearing Tuesday in Washington, one of the men under his command spoke from Baghdad about the assignment that awaits him when he returns from Iraq. Col. Thomas...Published: Apr 9, 2008 2:38 PM Full Story
Leaders to meet to talk about schools
A group of business leaders united to improve the education system in Wayne County anticipate meeting by the end of the month to form four committees addressing the most pressing school needs. Jimmie Edmundson, senior vice president and city executive...Published: Apr 9, 2008 2:34 PM Full Story
Police seek robbery suspect
Area authorities say one man is responsible for a string of robberies involving threats, cash, cigarettes and a sawed-off shotgun. An armed robber who victimized four other Wayne County businesses crossed Goldsboro's city line Monday night, pointing a sawed-off shotgun...Published: Apr 9, 2008 2:32 PM Full Story
Wayne County voter registration closes this week for May 6 primary vote
Voter registration for the May 6 primary ends Friday, but that doesn't necessarily mean residents won't be able to cast their ballots if they don't sign up by then, as same-day one-stop voting and registration will once again be available....Published: Apr 9, 2008 2:30 PM Full Story
Northern Wayne Task Force gathers to plan future
Holding its inaugural meeting Tuesday, the Northern Wayne Task Force agreed that despite a past during which the region has felt largely ignored, now is the time to take responsibility for the area's economic future. "I like the idea of...Published: Apr 9, 2008 2:26 PM Full Story
Public record
Target surveillance leads to arrests Employees with Target's loss prevention department saw two white males break into an employee's vehicle in the parking lot, Goldsboro police said. Police detained and charged Jeffrey Dale Holzhauer, 23, Goldsboro and Josh Sharif, 18,...Published: Apr 9, 2008 2:18 PM Full Story
Annual Shrine Club Fish Fry to be held Friday
The Wayne County Shrine Club's annual Fish Fry will be held Friday, with food served at Herman Park and at Roberts Machine Shop in Mount Olive. The event will be held from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. and again from...Published: Apr 9, 2008 2:11 PM Full Story
Relay for Life fundraising concert scheduled
On April 18, Relay for Life team Marga-Relay-Ville and KIX Country 97.7 will present a musical performance at the Paramount Theatre to raise money for the May Relay for Life event and the American Cancer Society. Calling it "Along the...Published: Apr 9, 2008 2:03 PM Full Story
Habitat hires new family services and volunteer coordinator
Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro-Wayne has hired Adrienne Parker as its new family services and volunteer coordinator. Ms. Parker is a life-long resident of Wayne County. She holds a degree in History from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington...Published: Apr 9, 2008 2:00 PM Full Story
Public reading of local authors April 15 in Rose Hill
ROSE HILL -- Local writers are invited to participate in the Duplin County Friends of the Library's Fifth annual rublic reading on Tuesday, April 15, at 7 p.m. in the Rose Hill Library. The public reading allows local writers in...Published: Apr 9, 2008 1:57 PM Full Story
Blackbeard artifacts on display
GREENVILLE -- Conservators who are working on artifacts taken from what is believed to be the flagship of the pirate Blackbeard will pull back the curtains on their work Saturday, April 26, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at East...Published: Apr 9, 2008 1:55 PM Full Story
Small Business of the Year nominations now being accepted
Nominations are now being accepted for three small business awards that will be given by the Small Business Center at Wayne Community College during the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce's Business After Hours event on June 19 at the golf...Published: Apr 9, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story