Sunday, December 7, 2008
Foreclosures in Wayne: It could be worse
Wayne County rode out a wave of home foreclosures in October and another upward climb might be on the horizon, but Realtors and lenders say the area is in better shape than other parts of the country. "We do some...Published: Dec 7, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Goldsboro calls special council meeting
The Goldsboro City Council will hold a special meeting Monday at 3 p.m. in the large conference room at the City Hall Addition to discuss the budget and how Stoney Creek Park and the Community Recreation Center fit into the...Published: Dec 7, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Christmas cheer
It was beginning to look a lot like Christmas Saturday in Wayne County, as five cities and townships held their annual holiday parades. A fleet of classic cars cruised Main Street at 1 p.m. in Fremont, including a canary yellow...Published: Dec 7, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Officials identify victims of house fire
Goldsboro officials have identified the two victims of an early Thursday morning blaze as Joseph Wiggs and Hilda Allen. Wiggs, 54, and Ms. Allen, 64, were renting the 1506 Dakota St. home, which was found fully engulfed when fire fighters...Published: Dec 7, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Veterans' stories
One saw Europe through the eyes of a fighter pilot. Another watched friends fall in the Vietnam jungle. And there is a marksman, weapons officer and truck driver -- even a pair of medics. Eight men living together in an...Published: Dec 7, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Community member has heart, puts soles on children's feet
For five years Paul Benton has worked to provide shoes to every foster child in Wayne County. Three years ago, he said, that meant making Christmas a little better for 120 children. Two years ago it was 82. This year...Published: Dec 7, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Faison opposes Fibrowatt plant
FAISON -- Months of negotiations between the town and officials of a Pennsylvania-based company that plans to build a $140 million poultry litter-fueled power plant just west of town have gone up in smoke. The town last month effectively broke...Published: Dec 7, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Mount Olive Small Town group looking for more input, members
MOUNT OLIVE -- The revitalization of the west side of the 200 block of North Center Street is the most visible sign of the Small Town Main Street group's support of efforts to help spark a renewed life and interest...Published: Dec 7, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Walnut Creek facing sewer problems
WALNUT CREEK -- Problems with the Village of Walnut Creek's sewer system topped discussions at Tuesday's third and final town hall meeting, as well as at its village council meeting Wednesday. On Tuesday, some of the 30 residents in attendance...Published: Dec 7, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Wayne County unemployment rate rises
More Wayne County residents were without a job in October, as the jobless rate increased to 6.4 percent -- up 0.1 percent from September. Bill Pate, manager of the local Employment Security Commission, said he knew the rate would...Published: Dec 7, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Public Record
Student cited for weapon on high school campus A Charles B. Aycock student was cited for accidentally brining his hunting bow and arrows in school property inside his Jeep Cherokee, according to a report. Christopher Steward, 17, was given a...Published: Dec 7, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Parade Saturday
It was beginning to look a lot like Christmas Saturday in Wayne County, as five cities and townships held their annual holiday parades. A fleet of classic cars cruised Main Street at 1 p.m. in Fremont, including a canary yellow...Published: Dec 7, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Walnut Creek facing sewer problems
WALNUT CREEK -- Problems with the Village of Walnut Creek's sewer system topped discussions at Tuesday's third and final town hall meeting, as well as at its village council meeting Wednesday. On Tuesday, some of the 30 residents in...Published: Dec 7, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Veterans' stories
One saw Europe through the eyes of a fighter pilot. Another watched friends fall in the Vietnam jungle. And there is a marksman, weapons officer and truck driver -- even a pair of medics. Eight men living together in an...Published: Dec 7, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Officials identify victims of house fire
Goldsboro officials have identified the two victims of an early Thursday morning blaze as Joseph Wiggs and Hilda Allen. Wiggs, 54, and Ms. Allen, 64, were renting the 1506 Dakota St. home, which was found fully engulfed when fire...Published: Dec 7, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Mount Olive Small Town group looking for more input, members
MOUNT OLIVE -- The revitalization of the west side of the 200 block of North Center Street is the most visible sign of the Small Town Main Street group's support of efforts to help spark a renewed life and...Published: Dec 7, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Faison opposes Fibrowatt plant
FAISON -- Months of negotiations between the town and officials of a Pennsylvania-based company that plans to build a $140 million poultry litter-fueled power plant just west of town have gone up in smoke. The town last month effectively...Published: Dec 7, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story