Wednesday, December 17, 2008
City raises flag over first phase of Union Station rehab project
The renovation of Union Station paused Tuesday as workers and city residents gathered to celebrate the completion of the first phase of work that is expected to bring the old railroad center back to life. "This is history," said one...Published: Dec 17, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Local Forty & Eight club focuses on helping nursing students through school
In the days before Humvees and C-130s, soldiers going to the front lines had to make do with whatever makeshift transport the officers could find. For American troops in France during World War I, that transport was often a...Published: Dec 17, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Lenoir County Sheriff asks for help finding sex offender
The Lenoir County Sheriff's Office is asking for help locating a registered sex offender. Derek Terrell Cantey moved and has not notified the Sheriff's Office of his new residence. His last known address was on Dr. Martin Luther King...Published: Dec 17, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
County to schools: Tap lottery funds now
Wayne County's $22 million school facilities plan could be in jeopardy if the state decides to raid lottery and ADM (average daily membership) funding to help offset a ballooning state budget shortfall. That, county commissioners said Tuesday, is why...Published: Dec 17, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
MOC students to attend inauguration seminars, write memos to president
MOUNT OLIVE -- Six Mount Olive College students have been chosen to attend Campaign 2008: The Presidential Inaug-uration Seminars in Washing-ton, D.C. next month. Departments and schools at the college had nominated juniors and seniors who demonstrated academic excellence....Published: Dec 17, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Best pleads to 2007 murder
Kathy Holt Alfaro, the sister of murder victim Patricia Herring, knew her sister had a habit of disappearing from time to time. Patricia had battled with drugs, Mrs. Alfaro said, and the pain of their mother Dolly's death spurred...Published: Dec 17, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Suspect sought in night shooting at local home
A Wayne County man was shot Tuesday night in what appears to have been a home invasion, Wayne County Sheriff's Capt. Tom Effler said Wednesday morning. Effler said that Luis Muniz, 41, of 1113 Lanetown Road, was shot about...Published: Dec 17, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
4th Fighter Wing builds shelters to protect its Strike Eagle fleet
Less than a month after Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz suggested the F-15E would be a viable airframe for another decade or more, crews at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base are working to protect the 4th Fighter...Published: Dec 17, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Cliffs to hold tree-lighting ceremony
The Cliffs of the Neuse State Park near Seven Springs will hold a tree lighting ceremony Thursday with hot chocolate and roasted peanuts for all who attend. The public is invited to come join the fun, the event will be...Published: Dec 17, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Duplin board fails to address deputy shortage
KENANSVILLE -- Despite indications that they would again address the growing personnel shortage in the Duplin County Sheriff's Office, little was said Monday about the situation by the county commissioners. In November, Sheriff Blake Wallace told the commissioners that...Published: Dec 17, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
GPD raids 2 pawn shops in city Tuesday
Federal agents and the Goldsboro Police Department raided two city pawn shops Tuesday and seized items as they investigate whether the shops have knowingly sold stolen goods. No charges have been filed, but police Chief Tim Bell said he...Published: Dec 17, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Father and son teaming up to build new church near Pikeville
Bill Showman believes in small beginnings. He moved here with the military in 1980, where he met wife Paula, and the two have remained since his retirement. He found his calling in the area of pastoral administration, starting churches...Published: Dec 17, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story