Monday, September 1, 2008
Wayne senior citizens warned about scams
DUDLEY -- Virnece Beamon's daughter had been targeted. So had Michael Giddens of Grantham. It didn't take long to see the length of identity theft's claws at a recent Grange meeting -- at least three people said they or...Published: Sep 1, 2008 12:21 PM Full Story
Rotary clubs taking aim at ending polio
Rotary clubs throughout Wayne and Greene counties are teaming up for the next month to help in the international fight to eradicate polio. Sponsoring a "Dining Out Extravaganza" raffle, the clubs are selling $5 tickets for the opportunity to...Published: Sep 1, 2008 12:21 PM Full Story
Wayne County will eye Jeffreys Building contract
Wayne County's Work First program designation and a budget amendment for the project to renovate the Jeffreys Building (the old Federal Building) top the short agenda on tap Tuesday for Wayne County commissioners. An agenda briefing for commissioners is...Published: Sep 1, 2008 12:21 PM Full Story
Goldsboro ready to provide services to annexed areas
At the end of this month, residents living along Salem Church and Buck Swamp roads will become city residents after Tuesday's decision from the state Supreme Court halted a four-year legal battle. But before then, city officials will be...Published: Sep 1, 2008 12:21 PM Full Story
Fremont is man racing towards a new path of fast cars and faith
FREMONT -- Eddie Mooring has been racing stock cars for 28 years, since he was 16 years old. His father, the late David Mooring, sparked his interest in the sport. While still a student at Charles B. Aycock High...Published: Sep 1, 2008 12:21 PM Full Story
Dudley crash victim dies
A Seven Springs man injured in a motorcycle accident Saturday in Dudley has died. Travis Lee James, 49, of 1016 Drummersville Road, was operating a motorcycle that was involved in an accident with a truck near the intersection of...Published: Sep 1, 2008 12:21 PM Full Story
Red Cross wins award for 2007-08 collections
The Wayne County chapter of the American Red Cross has once again been recognized for its blood collections. The chapter recently received a Celebration of Excellence Award for fiscal year 2007-08. The award was presented by the Carolinas Blood...Published: Sep 1, 2008 12:21 PM Full Story