Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Duct tape attire
Photo submitted C.J. Albee, left, and Amber Leeming, seniors at Rosewood High School, model the outfits they created from duct tape to wear to their prom. For more information see They went to the prom ... in duct tape....Published: Apr 30, 2008 2:22 PM Full Story
Council takes closer look at expenses
The Goldsboro City Council added items back to the proposed budget for 2008-09 during a work session Tuesday, but admitted by the end of the meeting that there would not be enough money to cover all the expenses and that...Published: Apr 30, 2008 2:18 PM Full Story
Senate hopeful takes his campaign on road
With less than a week to go before Tuesday's primary, former state Sen. Tony Moore is still out working to find votes, often spending his afternoons going door to door in various Pitt, Greene and Wayne county neighborhoods. "It's been...Published: Apr 30, 2008 2:14 PM Full Story
Jobless rate up and down in Wayne
Wayne County's unemployment rate bumped up .2 percent to 5.1 percent in February and back down .2 percent in March, returning to 4.9 percent. The rate for March 2007 was 4.3 percent. And although the rate has gone up some...Published: Apr 30, 2008 2:09 PM Full Story
Meth lab arrest made on Waller Road
Meth lab components at a Waller Road home had Wayne County sheriff's deputies looking for one of its residents. They found Roy Allan Fountain, 28, and he was charged with possession of 2 1/2 grams of methamphetamine and two counts...Published: Apr 30, 2008 2:05 PM Full Story
Planning Board gives nod to plan for new city bar
Goldsboro residents are one step closer to having another bar and restaurant to frequent. The Goldsboro Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit requested by Jeff Darwin at its meeting Monday night. Darwin wants to use property located on the...Published: Apr 30, 2008 2:01 PM Full Story
Duplin commissioners hope for sales tax OK
KENANSVILLE -- Duplin County Commissioner L.S. Guy and school board member William Gillespie spent some time Monday counting out what they hope will be a sign of the future -- approval of the county's proposed one-quarter cent sales tax increase....Published: Apr 30, 2008 1:57 PM Full Story
They went to the prom ... in duct tape
Ambitious high school seniors typically begin searching early for ways to pay for college. Those with stick-to-itiveness usually come out ahead. At least that's what Rosewood High School seniors Amber Leeming and C.J. Albee are hoping. Back in November, C.J....Published: Apr 30, 2008 1:52 PM Full Story
MOC's womanless beauty pageant raises money for Make-A-Wish
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive College students raised $600 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation recently, when the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee sponsored its third annual woMANless beauty pageant. Seven male students dressed up as women and performed for the event. Winners include:...Published: Apr 30, 2008 1:51 PM Full Story
Public record
Armed robbery North Park Avenue Ruby Tuesday Manager Freddie King was robbed at gunpoint in the parking lot of First Citizens Bank on the corner of Spence Avenue and Ash Street Monday night, police said. The suspect took an undisclosed...Published: Apr 30, 2008 1:49 PM Full Story
Friends of Library seeking to double its membership
The Friends of the Wayne County Public Library is conducting a membership drive that the organization hopes will bring in 500 new members. "In recent years, membership in the Friends has remained relatively level at about 250 members," organization president...Published: Apr 30, 2008 1:48 PM Full Story
Red Cross to host tennis tournament
The Wayne County Chapter of the American Red Cross will have its first ever tennis tournament fundraiser Friday through Sunday at Goldsboro Country Club. It is for tennis players of all ages and skill levels. It's being held in connection...Published: Apr 30, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story