Monday, May 12, 2008
John Kerr: No concern for Wayne in District 5
As the results began coming in Tuesday night, the disappointment was easy to see on former Wayne Community College President Dr. Ed Wilson's face as he saw that not only was he losing in both Pitt and Greene counties, but...Published: May 12, 2008 1:47 PM Full Story
Two injured after city shootings Saturday
Two people were reported shot within and near Goldsboro's city limits early Saturday morning, police reports show. The first was at 3:40 a.m. Saturday, when Octavious Broadhurst, 21, of Dudley reported he was leaving Teasers night club on U.S. 117...Published: May 12, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Legislators say money is top issue for session
With smaller-than-anticipated revenues and many state lawmakers likely to be pre-occupied with their re-election campaigns, local legislators are not expecting a busy summer as they prepare to open the General Assembly's 2008 short session Tuesday. "We've got a tremendous amount...Published: May 12, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
SWHS will get three new 'schools' next year
Three new vocational programs will be added at Southern Wayne High School in the fall. But even with the good news in the southern end of the county, some residents are questioning what the announcement means for Goldsboro High School,...Published: May 12, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
WCC graduate did not let his limitations stop degree
Edna Smith of Snow Hill did not have to wait until graduation day at Wayne Community College to celebrate her son, Sheldon's accomplishment. She has been with him all the way. Sheldon, now 33, was born with spina bifida. He...Published: May 12, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
Local teachers receive Kenan accolade
Two teachers at Wayne County Public Schools' newest sites have been chosen to be part of the first expansion class in the Kenan Fellows Pro-gram for Curriculum and Leader ship Development at N.C. State University. Amanda Warren, an engineering and...Published: May 12, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
Ronald McDonald scholars announced
Two area students were recently awarded $1,000 scholarships from Ronald McDonald House Charities for outstanding academic and community achievement. Jessie Pineda of Mount Olive, a senior at Southern Wayne High school, and Brittany Harrell of Fremont, a student at East...Published: May 12, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story