Thursday, October 2, 2008
Depot project gets $1M in funds
Goldsboro's Union Station is $1 million closer to becoming a renovated, passenger rail service station. Mayor Al King announced that the city received $900,000 in additional funding for the project at the Downtown Goldsboro Devel-opment Corp.'s Annual Dinner and...Published: Oct 2, 2008 2:07 PM Full Story
Storms prompt tornado warning
Wayne County was pummeled by hail and heavy rain during a quick-moving storm that raced between Dudley and Goldsboro shortly after 3 p.m. Wednesday, but officials are saying that there were no funnel clouds on the ground, despite the...Published: Oct 2, 2008 2:07 PM Full Story
Plans out for work on parks, facilities
After taking the summer off, the Goldsboro Recreation and Parks Advisory Commission reconvened Tuesday to begin one its biggest projects to date -- prioritizing the list of repairs for the city's 14 recreation areas. But with only two of...Published: Oct 2, 2008 2:07 PM Full Story
County officials say day care center off the table for county employees
A committee of Wayne County government employees next week is expected to recommend no action by the county on establishing a day care for the children of county employees. Day care issues topped a list of employee concerns when...Published: Oct 2, 2008 2:07 PM Full Story
Prominent city defense attorney, 60, dies
Police have launched an investigation into the death of a prominent local criminal defense attorney, who was found dead Wednesday night in the back yard of his brother, also a long-time Goldsboro criminal defense attorney. A Goldsboro police report...Published: Oct 2, 2008 1:48 PM Full Story
DGDC to hold historic trolley tours Sunday
The Downtown Goldsboro Development Corp.'s Narrated Historic Trolley Tours will be held Sunday. This is your opportunity to sit back, relax and take in the history of your downtown. The tours have become a favorite for Goldsboro locals, as...Published: Oct 2, 2008 1:48 PM Full Story
In the still of the night...
Barb Williamson and Edwin Gurkins have been working at the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair since 7 a.m. Now it's 11:15 on Wednesday night. The twirling, colorful lights on the carnival rides have been turned off and the public has...Published: Oct 2, 2008 1:48 PM Full Story
Public record
Two mall vehicle break-ins Richard Smith of Evergreen Avenue and Scarlet Price of Steven's Mill Road reported vehicle break-ins and thefts from their vehicles parked at Berkeley Mall on Berkeley Boulevard on Tuesday night, Goldsboro police said. About $1,070...Published: Oct 2, 2008 1:48 PM Full Story
Goldsboro Fire Department to open its fire store beginning on Saturday
The Goldsboro Fire Department is preparing to open its annual Fire Store at the Berkeley Mall. It will be open from Saturday until Sunday, Oct. 12. On Saturday and Sunday, the store will be open during the mall's regular...Published: Oct 2, 2008 1:48 PM Full Story
Fair winners
The following are winners from competition Wednesday at the Wayne County Fair. Talent Vocal solo 1st place, K-12: Lydia Wiler, Grantham; 1st place, grades 3-5: Zachary Price, Carver Elementary. Instrumental solo 1st place, K-12: Jalen Carroll, Carver Elementary; 1st...Published: Oct 2, 2008 1:48 PM Full Story
After hours at the fair
Lt. Sherwood Daly may have been one of just a few people at the fair after closing hours, but he had plenty of companions to keep him company. Standing in the reception area of the office building, he smiles...Published: Oct 2, 2008 1:48 PM Full Story
Senior contest shows locals have talent
Patsy Cline aka Barbara Wiler, belted out "Crazy" and concertgoers cheered. Wiler and other contestants had the opportunity croon tunes during the senior citizens contest at the county fair Tuesday. The competition was fierce and Mrs. Wiler was one...Published: Oct 2, 2008 1:48 PM Full Story
Big Sweep effort set for Saturday at the Neuse
Join park rangers, the Wayne County Cooperative Extension staff and volunteers on Saturday at the Cliffs of the Neuse State Park to help clean up litter. Big Sweep is a statewide volunteer effort to clean up litter around our...Published: Oct 2, 2008 1:48 PM Full Story
Aycock birthplace to hold fall festival on Saturday
FREMONT -- The Charles B. Aycock State Historic Site will hold its "Fall on the Farm," program on Saturday from noon until 4 p.m. Visitors will be able to get a look at how farm families in eastern North...Published: Oct 2, 2008 1:48 PM Full Story