Sunday, November 16, 2008
No changes in final Wayne vote tally
Wayne County's 658 provisional ballots included one from a South Carolina truck driver who apparently was so concerned he wouldn't make it home in time to vote that he stopped here to cast his ballot. The unusual ballot was...Published: Nov 16, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Lobbyists for seniors set list of priorities for next year
With the election now behind them, Wayne County's Tar Heel Senior Legislators took time Thursday to begin promoting their 2009 legislative agenda. Speaking to a group of about 40 residents at the Wayne County Senior Center, legislator Peggy Seegars...Published: Nov 16, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Tornado leaves two dead near Kenly
KENLY -- A tornado ripped through Johnston and Wilson counties early Saturday, destroying homes and leaving two people dead. Maryland Gomez was killed and her husband seriously injured when the twister touched down just east of Kenly. A child...Published: Nov 16, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Mount Olive committee agress on animal rules
MOUNT OLIVE -- The ad hoc committee charged with reviewing how police respond to calls involving dogs following a September incident in which police killed a family pet has released it recommendations. "I am really pleased with what we...Published: Nov 16, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Local Christmas parades
You better watch out. You better not cry. A black-booted strike force of goodwill is converging on Wayne County, armed with all the holiday cheer of a herd of red-nosed reindeer. The Christmas parade season is now in full swing...Published: Nov 16, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Date set for kitchen table conversation about schools
Wayne County parents, teachers and citizens are going to get another chance to talk to county school personnel -- and among themselves -- about what the next step should be to improve local schools. The first in a series of...Published: Nov 16, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Jaycees Christmas Parade looking for entries
The Goldsboro Jaycees' Christmas Parade will be Saturday, Dec. 6 at 4 p.m. in downtown Goldsboro. The theme of this year's parade will be "A Charlie Brown Christmas." Entries for the parade are now being accepted. To participate in...Published: Nov 16, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Motorcycle toy run today
The Wayne County Motorcycles will have their annual Toy run today beginning at 2 p.m. Motorcyclists should gather at noon outside Sears at the Berkeley Mall to begin the journey, which will end at the Country Time Tavern on Williams...Published: Nov 16, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Preservation group meets in Goldsboro
Members of the Preservation North Carolina Board of Advisors, the only private nonprofit historic preservation organization in the state, visited Goldsboro this weekend for their quarterly board meeting. Preservation North Carolina picked the city in part because of the collaborative...Published: Nov 16, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
City's new human resources director starts Wednesday
Goldsboro's new human resources director is no stranger to city government. Faye Reeves has worked as a city employee twice -- once in the 1990s and since 2000 in her current term as Golds-boro's operations manager and purchasing agent. Ms....Published: Nov 16, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
City Council meets Monday night
The Goldsboro City Council has a packed work session schedule Monday night, but has a slim regular session agenda. Council members will discuss the alcoholic beverage policy at the Paramount Theatre during the work session. During the Nov. 3...Published: Nov 16, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
County will eye building purchase for relocating several departments
Wayne County Manager Lee Smith Tuesday will recommend county commissioners authorize $850,000 for the purchase of the old Masons Department Store property at 1016 N. William St. The appropriation would come from the county's fund balance. The site eventually...Published: Nov 16, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
MOC alumni weekend Nov.21-23
MOUNT OLIVE -- The annual Mount Olive College homecoming weekend, planned for Nov. 21-23, featuring a scholarship golf tournament, the annual Pickle Classic and other events for alumni. The 12th annual golf tournament will be held that Friday, with...Published: Nov 16, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story